Canelo Alvarez, boxing's top star, is currently finalizing a deal for a super middleweight championship defense against Edgar Berlanga on September 14 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Alvarez, hailing from Mexico, boasts an impressive record of 61 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, with 39 knockouts to his name. As the undisputed champion at 168 pounds, Alvarez's upcoming bout with Berlanga is highly anticipated by boxing fans worldwide.
While Alvarez holds the title in the super middleweight division, it is worth noting that the IBF title may not be on the line for this particular fight. Sources indicate that Alvarez's mandatory defense for the IBF title is overdue, potentially affecting the championship status of the upcoming match.
The Alvarez-Berlanga showdown is scheduled to coincide with UFC 306, marking the first sporting event to take place at The Sphere, a cutting-edge venue that opened its doors in Las Vegas last September. This event is set to take place during Mexican Independence Day Weekend, a significant period for boxing's top stars, historically celebrated alongside Cinco De Mayo Weekend.
Leading the event on Prime Video PPV will be Premier Boxing Champions (PBC), with Matchroom Boxing playing a key role as Berlanga's promoter. Additionally, the PPV broadcast will be accessible to viewers on DAZN, Matchroom's streaming partner, ensuring widespread coverage of the highly anticipated matchup between Alvarez and Berlanga.
