Adam Williams presents his prediction for the fight.
Saul Alvarez
After a jab to the head, Saul will definitely follow it up with a devastating cross to the body. Evading another punch, he will immediately launch an attack with heavy hooks to all levels. Alvarez is also capable of absorbing punches in defence and then bulling through to knock out Edgar with an uppercut. Initially, he will work with straight punches from mid-range. Later, he will continue to shorten the distance and break down the body. If Edgar starts to lower his guard even slightly, Saul will throw a deadly overhand.
Edgar Berlanga
Berlanga will try to maintain a long distance, circling around Alvarez and throwing sharp jabs. When Saul moves in to attack, Edgar will look to make him miss and shift away. He will use strong single punches to hold off his opponent’s pressure until he gains momentum. Later, Berlanga will incorporate sharp uppercuts and overhands after slipping punches. He will attempt to evade attacks, quickly close the distance, and land powerful short punches. Edgar will use double punches to unsettle Saul's solid guard and land a heavy cross. If the exchange at close range drags on, Berlanga will quickly clinch.
Betting Odds
Bookmakers see Saul as the overwhelming favourite, given his far superior experience and titles. The odds for an Alvarez win stand at . Edgar has significant punching power, but the problem is that landing on Saul with his head movement and body defence is extremely difficult. A bet on a Berlanga win can be placed with odds of .
Saul Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga Prediction
In the first three rounds, the boxers will mostly engage at mid and long-range. As the fight progresses, the likelihood of a finish will increase because Berlanga will start moving in to land short knockout uppercuts. Alvarez will use his signature hooks, each of which can send his opponent to the canvas. From the sixth round onwards, the chance of a knockout will be at its peak, as both fighters will have a good understanding of what to expect from each other. Saul will begin to engage boldly, and Edgar will accept the challenge. We're betting on total under 8.5
