Canelo Alvarez nearly ended his stoppage drought in September when he floored Edgar Berlanga with a powerful left hook. The Mexican star dominated the underdog Berlanga on his way to a unanimous decision victory.
The defining moment of the fight came in the third round. Canelo landed a perfectly timed left hook that sent Berlanga crashing to the canvas. While Berlanga got back to his feet, the knockdown set the tone for the rest of the bout.
After the fight, Berlanga didn't shy away from praising Canelo's power. He said:
"I'll say he hits the hardest for sure."
Berlanga went on to compare Canelo's power to that of Roamer Alexis Angulo, a previous opponent. He admitted getting caught with the left hook in the third but emphasized the importance of resilience in boxing, stating, "It's about how you come back."
The win marked another successful defense for Canelo, who hasn't scored a stoppage since his 2021 victory over Caleb Plant. As the unified super-middleweight champion, Canelo's next move will likely be a May defense of his belts. He's got his sights set on becoming a two-time undisputed champion, with IBF Champion William Scull a potential opponent.
Berlanga, on the other hand, has yet to announce his next move in the sport. Despite the loss, his resilience against one of boxing's top pound-for-pound fighters will surely open doors for future opportunities.
