David Morrell, the former WBA ‘regular’ super middleweight champion, has expressed disappointment in Canelo Alvarez’s selection of Edgar Berlanga as his next opponent for the title defense of his three super middleweight belts. Morrell believes that Canelo intentionally chose a weak opponent in Berlanga, despite the latter’s undefeated 22-0 record. He argues that Berlanga has not faced top-tier competition during his eight-year professional career. Morrell feels that Canelo should have faced him or David Benavidez when they were both fighting at 168 pounds.
Morrell is set to face Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic for the vacant WBA World light heavyweight title. He is hopeful of capturing the WBA belt and securing potential matchups against Benavidez and the winner of the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol fight. Morrell expressed his frustration with Canelo’s decision to fight Berlanga, stating that it is a “bulls*** fight” and questioning why a matchup with Benavidez did not come to fruition.
David Morrell’s criticism extends to Canelo Alvarez’s recent opponent history, where he highlights matchups with Jaime Munguia, Jermell Charlo, John Ryder, Caleb Plant, Gennadiy Golovkin, and Billy Joe Saunders. Morrell questions the caliber of opponents faced by Canelo and expresses his doubts about the competitive nature of his upcoming fight against Kalajdzic.
Morrell recognizes the importance of securing a knockout victory to capture the attention of fans. With a stacked card featuring excellent fighters, Morrell sees this as an opportunity to introduce himself to a wider audience. He emphasizes his willingness to face any opponent, including Benavidez, at the 175-pound weight class, highlighting his determination to make a mark in the boxing world.
David Morrell’s criticism of Canelo Alvarez’s choice of opponent reflects his desire for competitive challenges and significant matchups in the super middleweight division. With his upcoming fight against Kalajdzic, Morrell aims to make a statement and showcase his skills to a broader audience. His willingness to face top contenders and pursue knockout victories underscores his ambition to leave a lasting impact in the sport of boxing.