Promoter Eddie Hearn’s bold statement labeling Israil Madrimov as the top fighter in the 154-pound division despite his recent controversial loss to Terence Crawford has caused quite a stir in the boxing world. Hearn firmly believes that Madrimov should be considered the number one fighter at 154, even after narrowly missing out on victory against
Canelo Alvarez
In a recent interview, rising boxing star Edgar Berlanga expressed his willingness to step into the ring with David Benavidez, provided that Benavidez drops back down to the super middleweight division after his upcoming bout with Canelo Alvarez. Despite Berlanga’s harsh criticism of Benavidez as a jealous “Crab” for his negative comments about him being
Edgar Berlanga’s assertion that he is the most significant puncher that Canelo Alvarez will face when they meet in September raises several questions. While Berlanga may believe in his own power, his track record doesn’t entirely support his claim. Despite his impressive knockout ratio in the past, his recent fights against B-level opponents have left
His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is looking forward to putting together a mega-card featuring Terence Crawford facing off against Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Shakur Stevenson taking on William Zepeda, all on the same night. However, there is uncertainty surrounding Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s involvement in the event following his controversial victory over WBC interim champion Serhii Bohachuk.
Mexican boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez recently made some bold statements during an appearance on Million Dollaz Worth of Game. He declared that his fights are different from others, showing confidence in his star power. This declaration came as a response to the upcoming clash between his fight with Edgar Berlanga and a UFC event scheduled
Canelo Alvarez has made it clear that he will not be showing any sympathy for his challenger, Edgar Berlanga, in their upcoming fight on September 14th. The trash-talking from Berlanga seems to have sparked a fire in Canelo, who is determined to punish the #1 ranked WBA mandatory in their match at the T-Mobile Arena
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has recently claimed that watching Terence Crawford’s fight against Ismail Madrimov has made him rethink his previous opinion on whether Crawford could beat unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. De La Hoya initially believed that Crawford’s skill set would be too much for Canelo, even in the 168-pound weight class.
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya recently criticized Edgar Berlanga for claiming to have Puerto Rico behind him in his upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez. Despite being from New York, Berlanga has been playing up the Mexico vs. Puerto Rico angle to promote the fight. De La Hoya, who has spent more time in Puerto Rico
In a recent press conference, rising star Edger Berlanga made it clear that he is not intimidated by the boxing legend, Canelo Alvarez. Berlanga expressed his desire to break Canelo’s face in their upcoming match, scheduled for September 14th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The young challenger, with a record of 22-0 and
The anticipated fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford was something that many boxing fans were looking forward to. However, conflicting reports have emerged regarding who ultimately put an end to the potential matchup. Canelo himself claims that he informed Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi money man, that he was not interested in discussing any fights
Canelo Alvarez recently expressed his dissatisfaction with Turki Alalshikh’s comments regarding a potential fight between him and Terence Crawford. Turki had suggested the matchup, but Canelo felt that it was not the right time or opponent for him. In addition, Canelo was upset about Turki’s decision to schedule a UFC event on the same night
When Caleb Plant advised Edgar Berlanga to focus on Canelo Alvarez and not himself, he raised a valid point. Berlanga’s behavior at the Los Angeles press conference seemed distracted and unfocused, as he engaged in a verbal exchange with Plant instead of keeping his attention on his upcoming opponent. This lack of focus could be
Trainer Teofimo Lopez Sr. has raised concerns about the premature nature of Edgar Berlanga’s upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez. Lopez Sr. believes that Berlanga lacks the necessary experience to compete at a high level and that his promoters have not aided his development by matching him against subpar opposition. This approach has led many to
During a recent press conference in Los Angeles, challenger Edgar Berlanga caused quite a stir when he lost control and tried to physically attack unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. Security had to step in to prevent the situation from escalating further as Berlanga’s emotions got the best of him. Canelo Alvarez remained composed for
In a recent interview on Sways Universe podcast, Canelo Alvarez opened up about the hardest hitter he has ever faced in his career. Surprisingly, the Mexican superstar revealed that it was James Kirkland who had the most power when hitting him. This admission came as a shock to many, as Kirkland is not typically regarded