On Saturday, two of the leading super middleweight boxers will face off at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Challenger Edgar Berlanga, 27, will battle defending champion Canelo Alvarez, 34, for the WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight titles in a 12-round match. The action is set to start around 11 p.m. ET, with the main card beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Alvarez is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Jamie Munguia in May, while Berlanga made a statement in February by knocking out Padraig McCrory in the sixth round.
In the betting odds for the Canelo vs. Berlanga fight, Alvarez is heavily favored at -1800 (meaning a bet of $1,800 is required to win $100), while Berlanga is listed at +900. The over/under for total rounds is set at 10.5, with the under at -225 and the over at +170. Before placing any bets on this fight, it’s advisable to consider the boxing forecasts from insider Peter Kahn.
Kahn is recognized in the boxing community and has a wealth of experience, managing numerous world champions. He currently represents 20 fighters through his company, Fight Game Advisors, and has received accolades such as the 2022 Boxing Writers Association of America Cus D’Amato Manager of the Year award and induction into the 2023 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame.
Known for his fight predictions, Kahn has an impressive record of 53-13 on his last 66 picks and has helped bettors earn back over $4,000. Notably, he advised SportsLine members to support the underdog Ryan Garcia in his match against the unbeaten Devin Haney earlier this year. Those who have followed Kahn’s predictions have seen significant returns.
Kahn has analyzed the upcoming bout between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga from all perspectives, providing his top picks and best bets, which are exclusively available at SportsLine.
Reasons to support Alvarez include his strong record, as he has not lost since May 2022 when he faced Dmitry Bivol. Overall, Alvarez holds a professional record of 61-2-2 with 39 knockouts. His accolades span four weight divisions, including junior middleweight, middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight, contributing to a knockout rate of 64%.
On the other hand, Berlanga has made a strong start to his career, achieving 16 first-round knockouts initially. However, he has only one knockout in his last six fights. This matchup represents his first championship challenge, and he boasts a 77% knockout rate, averaging 3.3 rounds per fight.
Berlanga has been boxing since he was seven years old, amassing a notable amateur record of 162-17 before turning professional in 2016. He secured his first NABO super middleweight title in October 2021.
Kahn has indicated favoring the under on total rounds for the Alvarez vs. Berlanga fight and is prepared to share his insights on which side to support, exclusive to SportsLine.
Visit SportsLine for detailed predictions and analysis on the fight, and find out who Kahn believes will triumph in this highly anticipated matchup.