Eddie Hearn has expressed optimism about Edgar Berlanga’s upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez. He believes that Berlanga will not freeze under pressure and that he won’t be in awe of the superstar Canelo. Hearn is confident that Berlanga will not show too much respect to Canelo, unlike some previous challengers. This boldness and confidence in
Canelo Alvarez
Mexican boxing legend Canelo Alvarez, nearing 35 years old, has been showing signs of decline in recent years. Despite his impressive record of 61-2-2 with 39 knockouts, Alvarez has struggled in his last few fights against lesser opposition. His defeat to Dmitry Bivol in May 2022 marked a turning point in his career, and now,
In the buildup to the highly anticipated 168-pound title fight between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga, it is evident that Canelo’s experience in big fights gives him a significant edge over his opponent. The 27-year-old Berlanga may be entering his first major fight, but Canelo, with a record of 61-2-2(39), is no stranger to the
Edgar Berlanga is facing an uphill battle as he prepares to step into the ring with Mexican superstar, Canelo Alvarez. Bookmakers have set the odds heavily against him, with Berlanga being labeled as an 18/1 underdog. This does not bode well for the unbeaten 27-year-old fighter. Pressure on Canelo Alvarez Despite being considered a favorite
The tension is high between Oscar De La Hoya and the upcoming fight between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga. De La Hoya, once the promoter of Canelo, has publicly called the fight a “snoozefest” and predicted that it would not exceed 100k homes in terms of pay-per-view buys. His criticism of the fight has caused
As the highly anticipated fight between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga approaches, there seems to be a clear division among fans and critics alike regarding the Mexican superstar. Questions regarding whether Canelo is still the fighter to admire and revere at the age of 34 have emerged. Furthermore, his decision to potentially “duck” David Benavidez
Canelo Alvarez, the WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight champion, showcased his merciful side in his last fight against Jaime Munguia on May 4th. Despite having the opportunity to finish off Munguia early in the fight, Canelo chose to carry him through 12 one-sided rounds, hinting at a sense of mercy towards his opponent. This
Canelo Alvarez has made it clear that he is looking forward to facing off against Edgar Berlanga and giving him the “beating of his life” in their upcoming fight. The WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight champion has been fueled by the trash talk and arrogance exhibited by Berlanga during the lead-up to the match.
Roy Jones Jr. has highlighted the key strategy that Edgar Berlanga should adopt if he wants to stand a chance against Canelo Alvarez. According to Jones Jr., Berlanga’s best shot at winning is to go after Canelo right from the start and try to hurt him early in the fight. Jones Jr. believes that if
Boxing expert Paulie Malignaggi has expressed his frustration towards unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez for continuously choosing easier opponents over the more talented fighters in the division. The likes of David Benavidez and David Morrell have decided to move on from the super middleweight division due to being overlooked by Canelo. Instead of facing
The current landscape of boxing is dominated by the likes of Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford, and Naoya Inoue. However, commentator Tim Bradley believes that the sport will be “kind of dead” once these fighters retire. But is this really the case? It’s true that these three fighters have had impressive careers, but their time at
Oscar De La Hoya has been very vocal about his decision to skip the Canelo Alvarez-Edgar Berlanga fight in favor of attending a UFC card on the same night. He criticized the matchup, calling it a fight “nobody asked for” and accusing it of being a “snoozefest.” De La Hoya also took issue with the
Diego Pacheco’s recent victory over Maciel Sulecki showcased his potential as a rising star in the super middleweight division. While the win was impressive, it also highlighted the need for Pacheco to gain more experience before considering a shot at unified champion Canelo Alvarez in 2025. Promoter Eddie Hearn recognizes the importance of strategic development
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has introduced a new special commemorative belt called the ‘Tamaulipas II’ belt that will be presented to the winner of the September 14th bout between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga. The addition of yet another belt to the already saturated boxing market is questionable. Fans are likely to see this move
Edgar Berlanga is confident that he will be able to defy the odds and pull off a major upset by defeating the boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez in their upcoming fight. Many in the United States don’t believe that Berlanga is ready for this level of competition, viewing his title shot as a result of various