Canelo Alvarez punches Edgar BerlangaSteve Marcus/Getty Images
Saul “Canelo” Álvarez continued his reign over the super middleweight division with a unanimous decision win over Edgar Berlanga to retain his WBO and WBC 168-pound titles.
Lance Pugmire @pugboxing
Canelo ready to win a wide decision here that included a knockdown. Scores: 117-110, 118-109 twice for @Canelo
Canelo did not look like a fighter who had any interest in going all 12 rounds with his opponent from the outset. He was dialed in from the first round on.
The first real highlight came in the third as the champion’s constant pressure with his footwork opened up the opportunity for a lightning-quick left hand to find a home. Berlanga got a good taste of Álvarez’s power.
WBA Boxing @WBABoxing
Canelo’s power 💣 pic.twitter.com/1IK6WLsnm7
He beat the count but the damage was done.
One of the most dramatic moments of the bout actually came in the fifth round when things got a little chippy. Álvarez took exception to a low blow landed by his opponent and ended up throwing a punch while the ref was trying to break the two apart.
Mike Coppinger @MikeCoppinger
Round 5: Alvarez was incensed after Berlanga hit him low and returned one of his own. After Harvey Dock intervened to take control, Alvarez swung wildly at Berlanga in the corner. Berlanga isn’t opening up much but Canelo must find a way to score the KO here. 10-9, Canelo. 50-44,…
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