On a night that celebrates Mexican culture and pride, Canelo Alvarez steps into the ring with expectations as glimmering as the fireworks that will likely punctuate the evening. His opponent, Edgar Berlanga, carries an unblemished record—22 wins, 17 of those by knockout—making him no stranger to the consequences of power punching. Alvarez, often considered one
Edgar Berlanga
In the world of boxing, the role of a promoter can often be a double-edged sword. They are the wind beneath a fighter’s wings, but they also wield considerable influence over perceptions and expectations. Eddie Hearn, one of the sport’s most notable promoters, is never one to shy away from staking his reputation on his
As the fight night approaches, boxing enthusiasts eagerly await the highly publicized match between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga. Scheduled for September 14th, this bout marks an intriguing intersection of skill, strength, and strategy in the realm of super middleweight boxing. Canelo, the reigning WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight champion, entered the weigh-in at
The world of boxing is no stranger to matches that do not fully resonate with the fans, and the upcoming face-off between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga is a prime example. Scheduled for this Saturday night, the bout will be broadcast live on Amazon PPV. While the rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico is historically
As boxing fans gear up for the highly anticipated showdown between Edgar Berlanga and Canelo Alvarez at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the stakes have never been higher for the young contender. In a sport where a single match can redefine a fighter’s legacy, Berlanga has an opportunity not only to secure his future
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
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,
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
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