Canelo Alvarez has lastly confirmed his subsequent bout as Edgar Berlanga steps up for a world title shot on the super-middleweight king.
The Mexican famous person places the WBC, WBA, and WBO tremendous middleweight straps on the road after dropping the IBF crown because of a compulsory order towards William Scull. It had initially been thought {that a} deal could be struck till the official announcement. Scull seems set to battle for the vacant IBF belt after the events didn’t agree on a deal to maintain the undisputed titles collectively.
Canelo loses the standing he was proud to carry however goes up towards undefeated obligatory contender Edgar Berlanga to appease the WBA’s stipulation as an alternative. The battle happens on September 14, the 19-year-fight veteran’s standard date of Mexican Independence weekend in Las Vegas.
Discussing the battle, Canelo’s coach, Eddy Reynoso, is trying ahead to a Mexico vs Puerto Rico duel.
“On daily basis, we’re getting ready,” stated Reynoso. “We all know that Berlanga is an efficient fighter, a powerful, undefeated fighter. The confrontations inside boxing between Mexico and Puerto Rico are all the time intense fights, very morbid fights, and, above all, superb boxing. Puerto Rico has produced many world champions and Corridor of Fame fighters. Mexico has completed the identical.
“Will probably be a really enticing battle towards a terrific fighter in Berlanga who’s undefeated and confronted a number of the finest fighters competing at 168 kilos over the previous few years.”
Keith Connolly, Berlanga’s supervisor, added, “I’m excited for my man, Edgar Berlanga, to get a shot on the king of boxing, Canelo Álvarez. “I wish to thank all of the gamers for serving to me get this deal over the road. Canelo vs. Berlanga is renewing the Mexico vs Puerto Rico rivalry, which is the perfect in boxing historical past. September 14 is a can’t-miss occasion for followers world wide.”
Promoter Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions, said, “Mexican Independence Day weekend is synonymous with large Canelo Álvarez fights, and Saturday, September 14, would be the subsequent chapter of that historic story,” stated Brown.
“Canelo has lengthy reigned because the 168-pound king and can put his three unified world titles up towards a younger, power-punching contender in Edgar Berlanga as he seems to attain as soon as once more a victory for his residence nation within the storied rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico.”
Lastly, Eddie Hearn, Chairman of Matchroom Boxing, aired his views after securing one other alternative to work with Canelo Alvarez.
“Edgar Berlanga’s nickname is the Chosen One. I’m so joyful he obtained the golden choose for September 14. That is the battle we dreamed about after we signed Edgar final 12 months.
“He is able to give the whole lot for himself, his household, and Puerto Rico. You could have a younger, unbeaten, fearless puncher able to deal with one of many all-time greats – prepare for drama in Las Vegas!”
Canelo vs Berlanga official data
This showdown will ship the newest chapter within the lengthy boxing rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico, with the preventing delight of Mexico in Canelo Alvarez dueling Puerto Rico’s Edgar Berlanga. Highlighted by quite a few historic matchups, together with Salvador Sánchez vs. Wilfredo Gómez and Julio César Chávez Sr. vs. Héctor Camacho, Canelo is not any stranger to this heated rivalry, having defeated Puerto Rican Corridor of Famer Miguel Cotto in one of many largest Mexico vs. Puerto Rico fights in latest reminiscence.
Along with being obtainable for buy on Prime Video, no matter Prime membership, followers may also buy the PPV through DAZN.com and PPV.com. Followers will proceed to have the ability to entry the telecast by way of conventional cable and satellite tv for pc retailers.
Pre-sale tickets can be found Monday, July 29, from 10 a.m. PT till 10 p.m. PT by way of AXS.com utilizing the code PBC. The general public on-sale is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, at 10 a.m. PT, with tickets obtainable by way of AXS.com.
Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions promote the occasion in affiliation with Matchroom Boxing. Canelo Promotions presents a Mexican Independence Day weekend extravaganza, headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View occasion obtainable on Prime Video on Saturday, September 14, at T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas.
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