Heading to Canelo vs Berlanga: The Best Mexico vs. Puerto Rico Fights

WBC super middleweight champion Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez will defend his belt on September 14 against Puerto Rican Edgar Berlanga.

This fight is special for several reasons, including the fact that #CaneloBerlanga adds a brand new chapter and punctuation to the Puerto Rico vs Mexico boxing rivalry. And…the fight will be held in one of the most important boxing venues…Las Vegas.

Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez debuted in 2005 and has crafted a career full of success and triumphs. During his brilliant career he has conquered the super welterweight, middleweight, super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. Edgar Berlanga, 27, will have the opportunity of a lifetime to challenge Canelo for his super middle world titles.

In honor of this important fight, we remember 6 of the best Mexico vs Puerto Rico WBC fights:

28/10/1978 WILFREDO GOMEZ – CARLOS ZARATE