BOXING
Canelo Álvarez vs Edgar Berlanga weigh-in: date, time and how to watch
As fight week draws to a close for the Canelo - Berlanga fight, the public weigh-in promises to give us all the fireworks that we could ask for.
The sun beats down on Toshiba Plaza, just outside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, as the stage is set for the weigh-in. Canelo Álvarez, the pride of Mexico, squares off with Edgar Berlanga, the undefeated Puerto Rican rising star, tomorrow night. But first, they must step onto the scales, a ritual as old as the fight game itself, to make sure both men are ready for battle.
The weigh-in happens Friday, September 13, at 4 p.m. Eastern. It’s a spectacle in itself, drawing fans, media, and the curious, eager to see if either fighter shows any cracks before the real test begins in the ring. If you’re not in Vegas, you can catch it live on DAZN or their YouTube boxing channel, streamed for all to see.
Canelo, now a household name, comes into this fight with a record that speaks for itself - 61 wins, just two losses, and two draws, with 39 of those wins by knockout. At 5′7″ with a 70.5-inch reach, he’s been dominating the super middleweight division. At 34, he’s no stranger to these moments, having fought in front of crowds all over the world, but every fight carries its own weight, especially with the pressure of defending his WBC, WBA, and WBO titles.
On the other side is Berlanga, a man with nothing but victories to his name. The 6′1″ knockout artist from Puerto Rico boasts an undefeated 22-0 record, with 17 of those wins coming by way of knockout. At just 27, he’s looking to carve out his place at the top, and taking down Canelo would put him there in an instant. It’s a fight that promises fireworks from the opening bell.
The weigh-in is a precursor to the main event on Saturday, September 14, where the action kicks off at 8 p.m. Eastern, with the ringwalks for Canelo and Berlanga set around 11 p.m. Eastern. For those tuning in from the UK, the fight spills into Sunday morning, starting at 1 a.m., with ringwalks at approximately 4 a.m. All of these times, of course, are subject to change depending on how the undercard unfolds.
Speaking of the undercard, it’s stacked with talent. Erislandy Lara defends his WBA world middleweight title against Danny Garcia, while Caleb Plant faces Trevor McCumby in a super middleweight clash. There’s also Rolando Romero taking on Manuel Jaimes in the super lightweight division, and Stephen Fulton battling Carlos Castro at featherweight. It’s a night of boxing that offers something for everyone.
But for now, all eyes are on the scale. Will Canelo come in sharp, as always, or will Berlanga have a surprise in store? The weigh-in gives us the first glimpse of their readiness, a chance to read their faces, their posture, and their energy before they exchange leather in the ring. And in this sport, sometimes that’s all you need to know how the night will go.