CAnelo Alvarez Next comes the ring September 14 to face Edgar BerlangaA new contender for his super middleweight titles, but this time there will be only three of them (WBC, WBA and WBO), because the Mexican lost his undisputed status, which he defended for four fights.
Jalisco Boxer He had a clear victory over Jaime Mungia His last fight was and still is considered Pound was one of the best boxers ever (Fourth for The Ring). As always, there was plenty of talk about his opponents before Berlanga, a 27-year-old American of Puerto Rican parentage who is hand-in-hand with Eddie Hearn’s promoter, Matchroom Boxing, was decided.
His day as ‘The Chosen One’ Berlanga caught the attention of the media Going on to tie the record for a first-round KO (it reached 16)But as soon as the level of his opponents rose a notch, his streak was broken. Today it accumulates 22 wins (17 KOs) and no losses as a professional. Without a doubt, Canelo will give him the opportunity of a lifetime.
Puerto Rican He never fought for a world title And in his most recent fight he beat the Irishman Padraig McCrory By KO in the sixth round, thanks to a big right hand when he already had him where he wanted him. First, it is measured Jason Quigleywhom he sent to the canvas four times but whom he was unable to knock out. Although Berlanga is credited with a Career record 162-17The truth is that there is a devastating reality working against it: As a professional, he only counted 72 rounds in the ring compared to Canelo’s 496.. In comparison, this is a huge experience An undisputed favorite Contrary to what his detractors might think, the Mexican is still having a great moment.
The opportunity really comes down to ‘The Chosen One’ before gaining proven experience against opponents of a certain size. For example, for Alvarez his fight against Mayweather was his ninth with a world title at stake and it gave him a clear loss. Berlanga, in addition, will be An eleventh undefeated opponent he will face for the world title.
Canelo fights for the world title undefeated
– Austin Trout (Canelo via unanimous decision)
– Floyd Mayweather (Mayweather by Majority Decision)
– Liam Smith (Canelo by 9th round KO)
– Gennady Golovkin 1 (split decision draw)
– Gennady Golovkin 2 (Canelo by majority decision)
– Callum Smith (Canelo by unanimous decision)
– Billy Joe Sanders (due to Canelo’s 8th round withdrawal)
– Caleb Plant (Canelo by TKO in the 11th round)
– Dmitry Bivol (Bivol by Unanimous Decision)
– Jaime Mungia (Canelo by Unanimous Decision)
