The crowd at T-Mobile Arena was electrified, often erupting into chants of “Mexico! Mexico!” and “CA-NEL-O! CA-NEL-O!” Mexican star Canelo Alvarez paid tribute to Mexican Independence Day by delivering an exceptional boxing event. Canelo continued his dominance in the super middleweight division with a unanimous decision victory over Edgar Berlanga, retaining his WBO and WBC 168-pound titles. At 34 years old, Canelo successfully defended his titles for the eighth time in the super middleweight division.
Berlanga suffered the first career loss, bringing his record to 22 wins and 1 loss. While Berlanga nearly matched Canelo’s punch output, the champion was significantly more accurate. Canelo dominated early on, but Berlanga impressed with a strong combination in the 6th round, catching the attention of the Mexican star. Despite Canelo’s victory, some fans were disappointed, with one commenting, “Mismatch after mismatch.”
Canelo displayed dominance throughout the fight, winning nearly every round. However, one fan was surprised to learn that Canelo had actually lost 3 out of the 12 rounds.
One fan praised the Mexican superstar, calling him the “Greatest of All Time.”
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One fan showed support for Berlanga following his first loss, writing, “You may have lost, but you definitely won our hearts, man. Come back stronger, champ!”
Another fan praised Berlanga for his performance, stating, “This is the best Berlanga has fought in his career.”
Overall, the fight was thrilling for fans, with the arena being sold out and the crowd enjoying every moment. In the post-fight interview, Canelo made a bold statement, asserting that he’s the best ever.
Canelo Alvarez Declares Himself the Greatest Ever in Post-Fight Interview
During the post-fight interview, Canelo Alvarez showcased his four belts and responded to critics who had mocked him for not fighting younger opponents. He stated,
“I did good. Now what are they going to say? They said I don’t fight young fighters. They always talk, but I’m the best fighter in the world.”
With that, Canelo Alvarez delivered an exceptional performance on Mexican Independence Day. Now, many are speculating about what’s next for Canelo—whether he will face Terence Crawford or the highly anticipated David Benavidez remains uncertain. Fans will eagerly await to see his next move.
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