Edgar Berlanga says he is not interested in fighting David Morrell or Caleb Plant for his next fight. Berlanga (22-1, 17 KOs) feels his fight against Canelo Alvarez two weeks ago on Sept. 14 proved he is the “next PPV star” and the “cash cow” at 168.
Morrell and Plant will probably destroy Berlanga, as will Diego Pacheco, Christian Mbilli, Osleys Iglesias, Trevor McCumby, Sergiy Derevyanchenko, Bektemir Melikuziev and Erik Bazinyan.
Berlanga is a good contender at the bottom feeder level at 168 and should never be ranked #1 by the WBA. It was more junk popularity based on Berlanga’s fans in New York City.
Despite the 12-0 loss to Canelo, Berlanga wants Jaime Munguia or Jermall Charlo next. Berlanga feels that a fight between him and Munguia would be great on PPV because of the rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico, which still exists in pockets in the United States.
Berlanga has adopted the villain role throughout his career, a professional wrestling type persona that many fighters now use to gain a following. The role of the villain dates back to the 1940s when the wrestler Magnificent George he adopted it to become famous.
It greatly influenced Muhammad Ali, and many professional boxers have taken on the role. Berlanga is just the latest. It involved a lot of bragging, taking shortcuts avoiding tough competition, and using fouling during fights.
Popular Villian type fighters:
– Shakur Stevenson
– Keyshawn Davis
– Adrien Broner: * Faded and lost much of its appeal
– Devin Haney
– Ryan Garcia
It is not clear why he included the soon-to-be 35-year-old Charlo on his short list, considering that he has fought only once in the last three years, and the popularity that he once had during his active years has evaporated. Berlanga vs. Jermall doesn’t sell on PPV at this point.
“F*** Caleb Plant. Morrell, fuck Morrell too. Munguia is the guy, and Charlo, too,” Edgar Berlanga told the mediasaying he wants Jermall Charlo and Jaime Munguia next.
“Listen, I’m the cash cow now, and Plant knows it. He said it. ‘Edgar’s the only one right now at 168 that we can do the bag.’ So, I’m the bag, you hear me? I’m the next PPV ( star),” said Berlanga.
