Boxing fans were treated to an exciting night of fights in Las Vegas as Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defended his unified super middleweight championship belts against Edgar Berlanga. Canelo, known for his left hook, knocked Berlanga down in the third round, marking his first career trip to the canvas. Despite Berlanga’s size advantage, Canelo outboxed him and controlled the fight, ultimately winning by unanimous decision.
This victory was Canelo’s fifth consecutive win with at least one knockdown, but also his fifth win via decision. Some critics have claimed that Canelo only fights older opponents, but he dismissed these claims, emphasizing the importance of talent, hard work, and discipline in his success.
In other bouts, Danny Garcia suffered a defeat at the hands of Erislandy Lara, prompting Garcia to retire from boxing. Rolando Romero bounced back from a previous loss with a win over Manuel Jaimes, while Caleb Plant overcame a rocky start to secure a TKO victory over Trevor McCumby.
Stephen Fulton also faced Carlos Castro in a preliminary bout, enduring an early knockdown to secure a split decision victory. Overall, it was an eventful night of boxing in Vegas, showcasing both the triumphs and challenges of the sport.