Published 14:37 IST, July 26th 2024

Canelo Alvarez to defend super middleweight titles against Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14 in Las Vegas

Canelo Alvarez will defend his super middleweight titles against Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14 in Las Vegas as he returns for another fight during Mexican Independence Day weekend.

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Canelo Alvarez hits Jaime Munguia during a super middleweight title fight May 4, 2024, in Las Vegas. Alvarez is to defend his super middleweight titles against Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas | Image: AP
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Canelo Alvarez will defend his super middleweight titles against Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14 in Las Vegas as he returns for anor fight during Mexican Independence Day weekend.

Alvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) will put WBC, WBA and WBO versions of 168-pound title on line in bout at T-Mobile Arena, which will be available by pay-per-view on Prime Video.

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Mexican superstar has h a number of his biggest bouts around his country's holiday, including all three of his fights against Genny Golovkin.

Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs) won his first 16 pro fights by first-round knockout, though hn't shown same explosive power since moving up in weight until stopping Praig McCrory in February in his most recent bout.

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New York native who represents Puerto Rico is ranked No. 1 by WBA at 168 pounds.

Erislandy Lara will defend his WBA middleweight title against Danny Garcia, a former champion at 140 and 147 pounds, in co-main event.

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14:37 IST, July 26th 2024