Undisputed super middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez announced late Thursday that he will face undefeated contender Edgar Berlanga Jr. on September 14 in Las Vegas, coinciding with Mexican Independence Day. This pay-per-view event will compete with another major pay-per-view, Noche UFC, which is also scheduled on the same night at the Sphere.
Canelo Alvarez will defend his WBA, WBC, and WBO titles against undefeated contender Edgar Berlanga Jr. in Las Vegas on September 14, 2024. The fight will occur on Mexican Independence Day, continuing Alvarez‘s tradition of scheduling big bouts around this significant date for Mexico.
Canelo Alvarez possesses all the belts in the 168-pound division and has unified titles in three weight classes. However, only the WBA, WBC, and WBO championships will be stake in his matchup against Berlanga.
The pay-per-view event will be available across multiple platforms, including DAZN PPV, PBC on Prime Video, and PPV.com. However, the official start time has not yet been announced.
Event Details for UFC 306: Noche in Las Vegas at the Sphere
UFC 306 is scheduled for September 14, 2024. It will take place at the Sphere in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area. This event marks the second installment in the “Noche UFC” series, following UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2. It will also coincide with Mexico’s Independence Day weekend.
As of now, the main and co-main events have not been confirmed. UFC President Dana White is creating significant buzz for the event, having invested $16 million, which has led to high expectations for thrilling action.
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The overlap with Canelo Alvarez’s fight could impact audience attendance and pay-per-view sales. With the massive global following of Mexican fighters, fans may be able to enjoy both fights if the two events start at different times.
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