Only a couple of weeks separate the return of Canelo Alvarez to the squared circle. The Mexican champion is ready to entertain the fans and put on a show for them, as he defends his unified straps against Edgar Berlanga. But how much will it cost you to watch the action up close? It seems like it will be a fortune.

Alvarez, 34, will fight it out with another hot, young prospect in Berlanga, 27, on September 14 at the T-Mobile Arena. The fight’s promotion is riding high on the emotions of the Mexico vs. Puerto Rico rivalry and the allure of another heavy-handed challenger ready to take the throne for himself. However, the cost of the PPV might dissuade some fans.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga: a hole in the fans’ pocket

TalkSports’ Michael Benson turned to his X handle and informed the fans about the money they have to shell if they were planning to stream the event on American soil. And it’s a whopping $89.99. He wrote, “The USA PPV price for Canelo Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga on Sept 14th will be $89.99, PPV .com has revealed.”

Notably, the fans also had to pay the same price earlier this year, when Alvarez went against Jaime Munguia, and later reports suggested that PPV buys for the event hovered around 500k–550k. Will it be a similar case this time around? The fans flocked to the comment section and expressed their anger over the steep prices.

Anger spilling over the PPV price

A fan pointed out how soaring PPV prices compel the fans to stream the fight illegally. Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury suffered from the same, as they lost hundreds of millions because of illegal streaming. They declared, “Then yall complain about illegal streaming after smh.”

A user noted the fans wouldn’t buy the event because Noche UFC was on the same night. It would divide the combat sports fans. In addition, Noche UFC will be held at Sphere, a location that has captivated the fans’ imagination. They speculated, “No ones ordering this let’s be honest. UFC sphere is also that same night.”

Someone blasted the prices, as the undercard had an aging Caleb Plant and lacked big names and intriguing fights. They announced, “Lmao what a rip off.”

However, a comment lauded the PBC’s production quality for the events. The comment read, “The fight card is solid and the overall production, fighter interviews, announcing teams, and the in ring product will be better than any other promotion’s PPV. PBC wins again.”

Lastly, another fan noted that the PPV prices for the recent fights were steep. Recently concluded Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov cost fans $79.99. Alvarez’s fans always had to pay a higher price. For instance, they paid $84.99 for Alvarez vs. Jermall Charlo. They, therefore, expressed, “Fights are just getting more and more expensive.”

What do you make of this coming fight between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga? Do you think the event is worth $89.99? Let us know in the comments below.