There is not going to be another Canelo Alvarez. So, thousands flocked to T-Mobile Arena when he put on a show for the fans on September 14. It turned out to be an affair worth remembering for ages, as punches flew right off the shelf and relentless action kept fans on the edge. Despite Edgar Berlanga‘s hunger and aggression, the champion stood tall.

Alvarez crushed Berlanga’s dreams when he dished out a grueling punishment throughout the 12 rounds of the fight. The Mexican champion dominated the stats and rounds, with judges’ scorecards reading 117-110, 118-109 (x2) in his favor. Interestingly, Alvarez has gone the distance in his last 5 fights, and despite 39 knockouts in his record column, he has failed to register a knockout in the 7th round in any of his fights.

Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga go to war

Alvarez started the fight on the front foot, with his jabs and hooks finding their mark. Meanwhile, Berlanga, contrary to his usual style, adopted a cautious approach, wary of Alvarez’s punches and the damage. It wasn’t long before that left him on the ropes, and Alvarez’s left hook dropped Berlanga to the canvas in the 3rd round. When the fight resumed, he looked to close the show. Loading heavy punches, with Berlanga’s back on the ropes. However, the challenger hung in there, and that was the spirit he showed for the rest of the fight.

Alvarez’s left hook, uppercuts, and combinations did substantial damage. Whereas, his high guard and tight defense didn’t allow Berlanga to land blows of his own. What seized the eyeballs was the clinching and animosity that was pouring out through taunts.

Pros and pundits react to Alvarez’s dominating display

Terence Crawford once again called out Alvarez for a potential fight and wrote, “Put me in the game coach!” ‘Bud’ has been chasing a fight with Alvarez for a while now, and recent reports have suggested that he will only return to fight him.

Alycia Baumgardner, the unified female super featherweight champion, lauded Berlanga for his gritty performance and declared, “Credit to @EdgarBerlangaJr! He stayed composed and diligent despite the knockdown in round three! Great fight!” Berlanga found himself on the mat after he got caught by Alvarez’s left hook in round three. But he endured the onslaught.

Devin Haney had a comical way of praising Berlanga. ‘The Dream’ announced, “Berlanga is not a h*e tho.” He praised the challenger for not quitting amid the flurry of punches and the heavy-handed combinations, which never stopped until the last ring.

Andre Berto questioned Berlanga’s approach in the fight and noted, “Berlanga is doing ok he’s fighting back but he needs to let his hands go and fight like he wants to win not just to say u went the distance with Canelo!!” Berlanga seemed to be content with going to distance with Alvarez and not going for the kill.

Shawn Porter also took a jibe at Berlanga and announced, “Berlanga with the “moral” victory.” He believed Berlanga didn’t contest for a victory, but rather was happy with surviving the fight.

Lastly, Claressa Shields also disclosed her take on the fight and revealed that she enjoyed the fight. She stated, “I’m loving this one! ☝🏾 Edgar Didn’t come to lay down!!!!!” Berlanga’s never-giving-up spirit swayed her, as he went against his childhood idol, Alvarez, and frustrated him with his actions.

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