Canelo Defeats Berlanga: Stats and Key Facts

In the early hours of September 15 in Las Vegas, USA, Mexican boxer Saúl Álvarez (62-2-2, 39 KOs) defended his WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight titles (up to 76.2 kg) against Puerto Rican Edgar Berlanga (22-1, 17 KOs).

The fight went the distance and ended with Canelo winning by unanimous decision. The judges scored the bout 117-110 and 118-109 twice in favor of the defending champion.

Fight Statistics

According to Compubox statistics, Canelo threw 464 punches and landed 201 (43.3%). Berlanga threw 446 punches, landing 119 (26.7%).

Canelo landed 68 jabs out of 193 thrown (35.2%), while Berlanga connected with 54 jabs out of 260 (20.8%).

In power punches, Canelo had a significant advantage, landing 133 of 271 (49.1%). Berlanga landed 65 out of 186 (34.9%).

Álvarez landed 49 body shots, all of which were power punches, while Berlanga landed 18, also all power punches.

What’s Next?

Canelo’s primary goal is to secure a rematch against Dmitry Bivol, should Bivol win his bout against Artur Beterbiev. However, other options, such as a fight against Terence Crawford or a showdown with David Benavidez, are also on the table.

These matchups could take place at super middleweight, a division more comfortable for Canelo than light heavyweight. Nevertheless, the Bivol rematch seems to be a personal mission for Álvarez, and under the right conditions, this could indeed be his next fight.

As for Berlanga, despite the loss, he proved to be a serious contender. He occasionally managed to keep Canelo at bay with his jab, held up under pressure, and attempted to counter. This defeat may have raised Berlanga's standing, establishing him as a more respected fighter than before the match.