WBA super middleweight No. 1 contender Edgar Berlanga believes a fight with Canelo Alvarez in September is “in the works.”
Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs) also uploaded a fight poster between him and Canelo. Xwith the words “Mexico-Puerto Rico Fight, Canelo – Berlanga, September 2024.”
Last Saturday night, during the Canelo vs. Jaime Munguia fight, Berlanga walked around the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, listening to Mexican music and singing, and getting mopped by fans who believed he was the next fighter for Alvarez. , was doing well. Opponent in September.
Berlanga, 26, is already counting the millions of dollars he could earn for his fight with Canelo.
“It's ongoing. We're trying to blow this motherfucker the right way,” Edgar Berlanga told FightHype last Saturday night when asked if he would fight Canelo Alvarez in September. Told.
Social media says “LOL, no.”
Fans on social media are not happy. They say they don't want to see Canelo defend his undisputed super middleweight championship against Berlanga, but he feels Berlanga doesn't stand a chance.
If that happens, those in the boxing world will be heavily critical of Canelo, as Berlanga is still a rookie and has yet to fight a true opponent in his career.
Berlanga, a native of Brooklyn, New York, has never fought anyone remotely resembling a real threat and is merely a manufactured fighter.
Berlanga had yet to fight anyone, and after a six-round knockout of Padraig McCrory last February, Berlanga was forced to fight WBA “regular” super-middleweight champion David Morrell Jr. earlier this year. He gave up on challenging for the world title.
They would rather Canelo fight David Benavidez than Berlanga, who has been spoon-fed by weaker opponents throughout his eight-year pro career.
Secret Ingredient: Matchroom Magic
However, Berlanga is promoted by Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn and has a close relationship with Canelo. With Berlanga promoted by Hearn, it is very likely that he will be Canelo's next opponent on PPV in September.
If that fight happens, it won't cost the same $89.99 as last night's Canelo vs. Jaime Munguia fight. The undercard was abysmal, full of mismatches, and a boring showdown between interim WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios and Fabian Maidana.
There would have been fewer complaints from boxing officials about Canelo's next defense against Berlanga if the New Yorker had fought these contenders for a chance.
caleb plant
Christian Mbili
david benavides
david morel
Diego Pacheco
— Edgar Berlanga Jr. (@EdgarBerlangaJr) May 5, 2024