LAS VEGAS — The highly anticipated showdown between Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez and Edgar Berlanga is one of the most awaited fights of 2024, and fans can watch the Mexican and Puerto Rican boxers face off on ESPN through Disney+.
Boxing enthusiasts can tune in to Disney+ to watch the Canelo vs. Berlanga fight, scheduled for Saturday, September 14, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Many fans consider Álvarez the favorite to win, though some believe the Puerto Rican boxer has a chance to defeat the fighter from Guadalajara.
In this fight, Canelo will put his three super middleweight titles on the line—those from the World Boxing Association, the World Boxing Organization, and the World Boxing Council. Confident of his victory, Álvarez is preparing to face Berlanga, who enters the match with an undefeated record.
“I am aware that I will be facing a young and strong boxer, so I will train to the fullest for this fight. I love boxing, I love what I do, and I will make sure September 14 is a great day for Mexico,” Canelo said at a press conference in New York on August 5.
“Mexico vs. Puerto Rico is pure history with so many great fights between the two, and this will be another chapter in that history—a great night for boxing. If he dreams of fighting me, that’s fine. Here it is. His dreams will come true, but it will hurt,” he added.
On the other side, 27-year-old Edgar Berlanga, with 22 wins and 17 KOs, feels underestimated as Canelo’s opponent but believes intelligence will be key in this matchup.
“Even if I had a world title, they would still underestimate me. No one wanted to sign me when I went pro, and I had to dig deep to get where I am now. I feel like I’m in the same position again,” Berlanga stated.
“The key to this fight will be intelligence. We have to make sure we match him in that aspect in the ring. It will be a clash of wills, and we won’t back down. We’ll stand firm, doing what we know best,” the Puerto Rican added.
Where and when can you watch the Canelo vs. Berlanga fight?
In Mexico and the rest of Latin America, the Canelo vs. Berlanga fight will be broadcast on ESPN through Disney+ on Saturday, September 14, starting at 6:00 p.m. (Mexico City time).