His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is enthusiastic about the prospect of putting together a mega-card that would feature Terence Crawford facing off against Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Shakur Stevenson taking on William Zepeda on the same night. However, the excitement surrounding this potential matchup has been overshadowed by controversy. Following Ortiz’s controversial victory over WBC interim
Canelo Alvarez
Mexican boxing star Canelo Alvarez recently made waves with his bold statements on his star power and confidence in his own abilities. With an upcoming fight against Edgar Berlanga on September 14th in Las Vegas, Canelo expressed that his fights are different when compared to other events. He confidently claimed that his star power will
Canelo Alvarez has made it clear that he will not be showing any sympathy for challenger Edgar Berlanga in their upcoming headliner on September 14th. Despite the trash-talking from Berlanga, Canelo remains focused on punishing the #1 ranked WBA mandatory in their match at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Many fans and analysts are
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya recently took a verbal jab at Edgar Berlanga, questioning his claims about having Puerto Rico behind him in his upcoming clash against Canelo Alvarez on September 14th. Berlanga, who hails from New York, has been heavily emphasizing the Mexico vs. Puerto Rico angle in the lead-up to the fight. De
Oscar De La Hoya, a prominent boxing promoter, recently expressed a change in his opinion regarding the potential outcome of a fight between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez. Initially, De La Hoya believed that Crawford’s superior skills would give him the edge over Canelo, even at a weight of 168 pounds. However, after witnessing Crawford
In a bold statement, Edger Berlanga expressed his desire to break Canelo Alvarez’s face during their upcoming match on September 14th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The trash-talking from WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight champion Canelo (61-2-2, 39 KOs) during their press conference in Los Angeles seemed to spark a fire in
The highly anticipated fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford has been abruptly cancelled, leaving fans disappointed and puzzled as to who is to blame for the fallout. Both Canelo and Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi money man involved in the negotiations, have pointed fingers at each other, creating confusion over what truly led to the
Canelo Alvarez recently took a stand against Turki Alalshikh’s offer for a fight against Terence Crawford and his comments about the Riyadh Season-sponsored UFC event happening on the same night as Canelo’s upcoming match against Edgar Berlanga. Canelo expressed his frustration with Turki’s remarks about competing with his Mexican Independence Day event on September 14th
Caleb Plant recently offered advice to Edgar Berlanga ahead of his fight against Canelo Alvarez on September 14th. He emphasized the importance of focusing on Canelo rather than allowing distractions to take over, as demonstrated during their press conference in Los Angeles. During the press conference, Berlanga engaged in a war of words with former
Trainer Teofimo Lopez Sr. has not held back in his assessment of Edgar Berlanga’s upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez. He believes that Berlanga, with a record of 22-0 and 17 knockouts, lacks the necessary experience to face a fighter of Canelo’s caliber. Lopez Sr. points out that Berlanga’s promoters at Top Rank and Matchroom have
The Los Angeles press conference took an unexpected turn when challenger Edgar Berlanga lost his cool and attempted to physically confront unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. Security had to swiftly intervene to prevent a potential altercation from escalating into a full-blown brawl. Berlanga’s outburst not only involved aggressive movements but also a barrage of
During a recent appearance on the Sways Universe podcast, Canelo Alvarez discussed facing a range of opponents throughout his career. When asked about the hardest hitter he had ever encountered in the ring, Canelo surprised many by citing James Kirkland as the most powerful puncher he had faced. Despite his short-lived fight against Canelo in
In a recent social media announcement, Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi money man behind several high-profile boxing events, revealed that he is no longer interested in making the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight happen. This decision comes at a time when Canelo and Edgar Berlanga are gearing up for their September showdown. Instead of pursuing
The recently announced undercard for Canelo Alvarez’s upcoming fight against Edgar Berlanga has sparked mixed reactions from fans. While some fans are excited about the lineup, there is a significant portion that deems it not compelling enough to draw attention away from the UFC event on the same date. This mixed reaction suggests that the
As Terence Crawford basks in the glory of becoming a four-weight world champion, fans eagerly await news of his next opponent. The possibility of a historic showdown with Canelo Alvarez looms large, with both fighters expressing interest in the matchup. However, the key factor seems to be the financial terms, as Crawford has made it