The Mexican Saul ‘Canelo’ AlvarezThe champion of three super middleweight divisions, his next opponent this Wednesday, is the Puerto Rican Edgar BerlangaThe 27-year-old is “young and strong,” but warns he’s the best of all.
“I don’t underestimate my opponents. I know Berlanga is young and strong, but I’m stronger, I have great talent and I’m the best,” said 34-year-old El Canelo. Cuba was stripped of his International Boxing Federation (IBF) title last July for not facing William Skull.
Even the outstanding career of the man from Guadalajara was overshadowed Defeated Russian Dmitry Bivol in May 2022.
I always take fights seriously. I will train 100% no matter who I face. I always have the same mentality and this is no exception
Alvarez and Berlanga They will face each other this Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (Nevada).. The Mexican holds his super middleweight titles from the World Council, World Association and World Boxing Organization.
Today they are both one A tense, but not violent encounter.
With 61 wins, 39 knockouts, 2 losses and 2 draws, Alvarez will face Berlanga who is undefeated in 22 fights. (17 won earlier). The fight was advertised as a battle between Mexico and Puerto Rico, a historic rivalry in boxing.
“I always take fights seriously. I train 100 percent no matter who I face. I always have that mentality and this was no exception. I’ve had a good training camp and I’m ready to win“Alvarez said today.
Berlanga denies that the way the press and fans view him affects him An opponent that does not represent a danger to Alvarez.
On the contrary, it will be on Saturday, he said First boxer in history to knock out Canelo.
I am a knockout artist. ‘Canelo’ is a legend, he’s brilliant, but I’ll give him a fair fight to knock him out in six rounds
“I’m a knockout artist. ‘Canelo’ is a legend, he’s brilliant, but I’ll also put up a good fight to knock him out in six rounds. I am open to any other scenario like a twelve round duel“.
Puerto Rican, that’s who He last stepped into the ring last February when he knocked out Irishman Padraig McCroryAlvarez admits the fight is the chance of a lifetime to join the elite of world boxing.
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Puerto Rico’s matchup with Mexico on Saturday will be an unforgettable battle. “Both of us are superstars in our country,” said Berlanga.
