Canelo Alvarez believes Edgar Berlanga shall be just like his final struggle in opposition to Jaime Munguia on Might 4th. WBA, WBC, and WBO tremendous middleweight champion Alvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) said that he loved the brawl with the beforehand unbeaten Munguia and didn’t need to end him off.
Canelo’s ‘Mercy’ on Munguia
That would imply Canelo will present mercy to Berlanga and carry him the way in which he appeared to hold Munguia for 12 one-sided rounds final Might.
It regarded like Canelo may have simply knocked Munguia out within the fourth spherical after he dropped, however he confirmed no urgency to take action after he received again up. For the rest of the struggle, Canelo appeared to be sparring greater than combating, which type of tipped folks off that he was carrying Munguia, displaying mercy.
Canelo will discover it tougher to do the identical in opposition to Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs) as a result of he hits so exhausting. He’ll be swinging for the fences, attempting to knock him out. If Canelo doesn’t step on the gasoline on this struggle, he’s going to get a variety of punishment from the 27-year-old Berlanga.
“I believe it’s a superb struggle as a result of Mexico vs. Puerto Rico has a variety of historical past there,” mentioned Canelo Alvarez to the DAZN Boxing YouTube discussion board about why he selected Edgar Berlanga as his opponent for September 14th. “They at all times say one thing. They’re at all times crucial of me. I fought everyone, and it doesn’t matter what, they are saying one thing. I don’t actually care,” mentioned Canelo when instructed that individuals have been crucial of his alternative of Berlanga as his opponent.”
Boxing followers are crucial of Canelo as a result of he arguably selected a bottom-tier fighter with Berlanga, who just isn’t in the identical ballpark talent-wise because the fighters that Canelo disregarded, like Christian Mbilli, Diego Pachevo, and Caleb Plant.
Canelo would have been praised if he’d fought David Benavidez or David Morrell earlier than the 2 left the 168-lb division, however he’s on a glorified retirement tour however hasn’t instructed anybody. The opoisition that Canelo is dealing with signifies that he’s retired from combating high-level fighters and is simply padding his file and making straightforward cash.
For the file, Berlanga is a New Yorker, not a Puerto Rican. So, the U.S. followers don’t see the struggle as Mexico vs. Puerto Rico. Berlanga has a 100% New York accent. While you’re not born in that nation, you may’t say you’re one in every of them.
“He’s sturdy and quick, particularly initially of the struggle. He’s massive for the load class, however nothing new for me. It’s very exhausting to know as a result of he talks in a bizarre accent,” mentioned Canelo when requested what Berlanga mentioned to him when he whispered in his ear at their latest press convention.
“He mentioned, ‘I’m going to point out you on September 14th. You’re going to see.’ I mentioned, ‘No, I’m not going to see something completely different. You’re going to expertise one thing completely different. You will notice.’ He says that. He simply is aware of go ahead and throw punches. That’s why I believe it is going to be a superb struggle,” mentioned Canelo.
Excessive PPV Value for a Potential Mismatch
No matter Berlanga mentioned to Canelo is meaningless. He’s overmatched on this struggle, and goes to get dominated by Canelo. It’s too dangerous the value of the occasion wasn’t so excessive. Promoting this mismatch alongside the mediocre undercard for $89.99 on PPV is a mistake. It’s going to damage Canelo’s recognition if the struggle seems to be one-sided.
“Yeah, I believe so,” mentioned Canelo about whether or not he sees his struggle with Berlanga as being just like his match in opposition to Jaime Munguia on Might 4th. “I liked it. I loved it so much, and that’s why I didn’t need to end Munguia. I get pleasure from it so much.”
Munguia has a greater chin and stamina than Berlanga. They’re related in that each fighters have been groomed on gentle opposition, constructing fluff data in what some really feel was to get a cash-out in opposition to Canelo. It will clearly be pathetic if the entire function of Berlanga and Munguia’s careers have been to get a big-money struggle in opposition to Canelo, however that’s what some followers imagine. Neither man fought top-tier opposition earlier than dealing with Canelo.
