As the boxing world gears up for an anticipated matchup this Saturday night on Amazon PPV, all eyes will be on Canelo Alvarez as he faces Edgar Berlanga. Fans around the globe are excited, but the general sentiment is mixed. While Canelo Alvarez stands as one of boxing’s most formidable champions, the matchup against Berlanga
Edgar Berlanga
Eddie Hearn, the promoter, expresses confidence in Edgar Berlanga’s ability to face Canelo Alvarez without fear or intimidation. Hearn believes that Berlanga will not show respect towards the superstar Mexican fighter and will be willing to take risks in the ring. This bold and aggressive approach is seen as essential for Berlanga, who enters the
As Canelo Alvarez approaches the age of 35, many boxing fans and experts alike are beginning to question the trajectory of his career. Once hailed as one of Mexico’s greatest boxers, Alvarez has struggled to maintain his dominance in the ring in recent years. His last few fights against lesser opponents have raised concerns about
The upcoming fight between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas has stirred up quite a bit of controversy, with bookmakers heavily favoring Canelo as the clear winner. Berlanga, a talented but relatively unknown fighter, is facing daunting 18/1 odds against the Mexican superstar. Many experts believe that Berlanga stands little chance of defeating
Oscar De La Hoya, the former promoter of Canelo Alvarez, has caused quite a stir by labeling the upcoming fight between Canelo and Edgar Berlanga as a “snoozefest.” Not only did De La Hoya predict that the fight would flop in terms of pay-per-view buys, but he also boldly declared that it would not exceed
As Canelo Alvarez approaches the age of 34, questions arise regarding his status as the face of boxing. Despite his impressive track record and accomplishments in the sport, some critics have raised concerns about his recent opponent choices. One particular point of contention is the perceived act of “ducking” David Benavidez, a fighter who has
Canelo Alvarez recently shared his thoughts on his upcoming fight against Edgar Berlanga, drawing parallels to his past fight against Jaime Munguia. In the fight against Munguia, Canelo displayed a sense of mercy towards his opponent and did not seek to finish him off quickly. This approach led to a prolonged fight that appeared one-sided,
In the lead-up to the highly anticipated fight between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga, the reigning WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight champion has made it clear that he is eager to teach the brash New Yorker a lesson he won’t soon forget. Canelo’s competitive spirit has been fueled by the trash talk and cockiness
Boxing expert Paulie Malignaggi has raised concerns about unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez’s tendency to avoid top contenders and opt for easier opponents. The recent decisions made by Canelo have resulted in talented fighters like David Benavidez and David Morrell feeling overlooked and deciding to leave the super middleweight division altogether. Instead of facing
Roy Jones Jr. raises some valid concerns about Edgar Berlanga’s chances against Canelo Alvarez. The lack of top-tier opponents in Berlanga’s record certainly raises doubts about his ability to compete at the highest level. Jones Jr. points out that Berlanga’s vulnerability to shots, as evidenced by his previous fights, could be a significant disadvantage against
The creation of yet another special commemorative belt by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman for the upcoming Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga fight has raised eyebrows in the boxing world. With an already saturated market of belts in different weight divisions, the introduction of a new belt only adds to the confusion for both hardcore fans
The boxing world is abuzz with the upcoming fight between Edgar Berlanga and Canelo Alvarez, scheduled for September 14th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Berlanga, with a record of 22-0 and 17 knockouts, has been vocal about his intention to “shock the world” by defeating the superstar Alvarez. However, critics are skeptical of
In the upcoming clash between Edgar Berlanga and Canelo Alvarez, former unified light heavyweight champion Anthony Tarver sees only one possible path to victory for Berlanga. The key, according to Tarver, lies in implementing a strategy similar to the one Dmitry Bivol used to defeat Canelo in 2022. Bivol employed in-and-out attacks to dominate Canelo
In a recent interview, Edgar Berlanga made bold claims about being the fighter that fans are eager to see take over the super middleweight division. At just 27 years old, Berlanga feels confident in his abilities and believes he can dethrone the long-time champion, Canelo Alvarez. With a record of 22-0 and 17 knockouts, Berlanga
Unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez is gearing up to face underdog challenger Edgar Berlanga on September 14th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Berlanga, with a record of 22-0 and 17 KOs, is venturing into uncharted territory as he steps up to face the superstar Canelo, who boasts a record of 61-2-2 with