Canelo Next Fight Revealed Alongside Star-Studded Co-Main Event

The next fight for Mexican pound-for-pound great “Canelo” Alvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) has been revealed, with the WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight champion taking on the undefeated WBA No. 1-Ranked Mandatory Edgar Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Alvarez-Berlanga will headline a September 14 PBC Pay-Per-View card taking place on Prime Video. The event will be promoted by Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions, in association with Matchroom Boxing. You will be able to purchase the card on Prime Video PPV, DAZN PPV and through PPV.com. Fight fans will also be able to watch the show through traditional cable and satellite outlets.

Canelo Next Fight: Edgar Berlanga Revealed

Intriguing Co-Main Event Confirmed

September 14 will bring Mexico vs. Puerto Rico to the boxing world. “Canelo” has experienced this rivalry before, when he defeated Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto. The co-main event will see reigning WBA Middleweight titlist Erislandy Lara face two-division world champion Danny Garcia.

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“Canelo” has mixed with great fighters throughout his career, recording notable wins against Jaime Munguia, Caleb Plant and Sergey Kovalev among others. His opponent is best known for winning his first 16 fights by KO. He most recently defeated Padraig McCrory by sixth round stoppage.

Keith Connolly and Eddie Hearn React to Fight Confirmation

“I’m excited for my guy, Edgar Berlanga, to get a shot at the king of boxing Canelo Álvarez,” said Keith Connolly, Berlanga’s manager. “I want to thank all the players involved in helping me get this deal over the line. Canelo vs. Berlanga is renewing the Mexico vs Puerto Rico rivalry, which is the best in boxing history. Sept. 14 is a can’t miss event for fans around the world.”

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Eddie Hearn has also reacted to the deal: “Edgar Berlanga’s nickname is the Chosen One and I’m so happy he got the golden pick for Sept. 14.” He continued: “This is the fight we dreamed about when we signed Edgar last year and he is ready to give everything for himself, his family and for Puerto Rico. You have a young, unbeaten, fearless puncher ready to tackle one of the all-time greats – get ready for drama in Las Vegas!”

Alvarez and Berlanga Express Gratitude

“Canelo has also expressed his positive thoughts regarding the Berlanga confirmation: “I am very happy for this fight between Mexico and Puerto Rico,” said Álvarez. “It’s exciting to be part of another great Mexico vs. Puerto Rico battle inside the ring because historically we have always offered unforgettable fights full of passion. I am proud to contribute to this legacy and facing an opponent like Edgar Berlanga adds even more excitement and meaning to this event.”

His opponent has also spoken of his gratitude regarding the fight: “First and foremost, I want to thank the good Lord for putting me in this position.”

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He continued: “This is the opportunity of a lifetime. I deserve to be here, and I’m going to shock the world and silence the critics by delivering a masterful performance and knocking out Canelo Álvarez on Sept. 14. I will prove that my Puerto Rican heritage surpasses Mexican boxing, from Gómez to Trinidad to Cotto, and now to Berlanga. I will reclaim what is rightfully ours. I’m ready to make this a historic firefight, continuing the greatest rivalry in boxing: Puerto Rico vs Mexico. Vamos arriba, puñeta!”

Lara vs. Garcia

“My fight with Danny García will be a classic battle between two legendary fighters of our era,” said Lara. “We’ve both faced the best, have impressive resumes and have competed at the top level for a long time. I’m excited for this fight. I encourage all my Mexican fans to tune in on Mexican Independence Day, bring your flags and support this great event. I will represent not only Cuba, but also Mexico on this day against Puerto Rico. To everyone watching at T-Mobile Arena and on the pay-per-view on Prime Video, you will witness greatness in the ring throughout the action-packed night of boxing. I look forward to putting on a show and being the first to knock out Danny García. This will be an epic showdown!”

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Garcia has spoken about creating history on September 14: “This is a legacy fight and an opportunity to win a championship in my third weight class,” said García. “Lara is a great champion who’s been around for a while, but so have I. On Sept. 14, I’m bringing the Danny García show to Las Vegas and making it a historic night.”