Eddie Hearn says he and his fighter Edgar Berlanga aren’t coming to “roll the cube” in opposition to Canelo Alvarez on Saturday night time. They’re coming to unseat the unified tremendous middleweight champion Canelo and take his belts again dwelling.
The Matchroom promoter Hearn says he promised Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs) he would get him a struggle in opposition to Canelo (61-2-2, 39 KOs) inside three fights after signing him final 12 months, and he’s fulfilled that promise by getting Edgar the title shot after matching him first in opposition to Jason Quigley and Padraig McCrory.
Canelo clearly might have picked another person, however he wished Berlanga and helped Hearn maintain his promise. The match between Canelo and Berlanga shall be proven reside on DAZN PPV this Saturday, September 14th, on the T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas.
Followers are nonetheless a bit aggravated on the $89.99 occasion worth as a result of that’s a bit steep for what some really feel is a mismatch and lackluster undercard. Boxing has change into one of the vital costly sports activities, and that’s not more likely to change.
“It’s a particular week—Mexican Independence Day weekend. After all, one other protection for the unified champion Canelo Alvarez,” stated promoter Eddie Hearn to the media throughout at the moment’s ultimate press convention for the Canelo vs. Edgar Berlanga occasion on Saturday night time in Las Vegas.
“I’m excited for this struggle. When two guys come nose to nose and when somebody has the [courage] to take this man [Canelo] for actual, and never simply speak about it and never come to outlive 12 rounds. When these two take a look at one another within the eye, they need to [mess] one another up.
“This man [Berlanga] to my left is right here to struggle. I’ve been concerned in so many of those fights. Generally on this aspect and generally on this aspect. After I turned up yesterday, I noticed essentially the most decided, essentially the most assured and [courageous] challenger that I’ve seen but taking up this man [Canelo] in Edgar Berlanga.
“I do know what Canelo desires at this stage in his profession. He desires an actual struggle. This man [Berlanga] is 22-0, undefeated, he’s younger and he has zero miles on the clock. 16 first spherical knockouts. He punches arduous and has has an underrated boxing IQ as effectively.
“After I signed him, I stated one factor. Two headline fights after which the shot in opposition to Canelo Alvarez. All the pieces has occurred fantastically. It’s a large alternative. That is just like the lottery ticket of boxing. We’re in Las Vegas. It’s the place you roll the cube, however we’re not going to roll the cube. We’re going to gather the successful ticket.
“I promise you the ambiance on the T-Cellular on Saturday night time shall be unbelievable. The person to my left [Berlanga] is right here to win. He’ll offer you motion on Saturday night time. Don’t rule him out. Benefit from the present, and good luck to all,” stated Hearn.
