As anticipated, Canelo Alvarez’s subsequent title protection will see him face WBA necessary challenger Edgar Berlanga in the primary occasion of a September 14th Prime/DAZN PPV.
The press launch names solely the WBA, WBO, and WBC titles, suggesting that William Scull could not have accepted a step-aside deal in spite of everything.
I’ve already stated my piece on this one, however briefly: Berlanga (22-0, 17 KO) is an unappealing opponent by each metric save nationality and Alvarez (61-2-2, 39 KO) ought to have little bother ending his five-fight knockout drought if he retains his foot on the fuel. The WBA is a joke for refusing to implement their necessary till David Morrell Jr was out of the image and the WBC is a joke for refusing to implement their necessary in any respect.
“I’m very completely happy for this combat between Mexico and Puerto Rico,” stated Álvarez. “It’s thrilling to be a part of one other nice Mexico vs. Puerto Rico battle contained in the ring as a result of traditionally we now have all the time provided unforgettable fights stuffed with ardour. I’m proud to contribute to this legacy and dealing with an opponent like Edgar Berlanga provides much more pleasure and that means to this occasion.”
“Firstly, I need to thank the nice Lord for placing me on this place,” stated Berlanga. “That is the chance of a lifetime. I should be right here, and I’m going to shock the world and silence the critics by delivering a masterful efficiency and knocking out Canelo Álvarez on Sept. 14. I’ll show that my Puerto Rican heritage surpasses Mexican boxing, from Gómez to Trinidad to Cotto, and now to Berlanga. I’ll reclaim what’s rightfully ours. I’m able to make this a historic firefight, persevering with the best rivalry in boxing: Puerto Rico vs Mexico. Vamos arriba, puñeta!”
The co-feature sees WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (30-3-3, 18 KO) face Danny Garcia (37-3, 21 KO) in a combat that’s been on the desk for a number of years. Lara was final seen smoking necessary challenger Michael Zerafa in March, making 2024 his first multi-fight 12 months since 2019, whereas Garcia hasn’t fought in any respect since beating a hobbled Jose Benavidez Jr in his 2022 tremendous welterweight debut.
That effort in some way earned Garcia the no. 11 spot within the WBA’s middleweight rankings.
“My combat with Danny García will probably be a basic battle between two legendary fighters of our period,” stated Lara. “We’ve each confronted one of the best, have spectacular resumes and have competed on the prime degree for a very long time. I’m excited for this combat. I encourage all my Mexican followers to tune in on Mexican Independence Day, deliver your flags and help this nice occasion. I’ll signify not solely Cuba, but additionally Mexico on at the present time towards Puerto Rico. To everybody watching at T-Cell Area and on the pay-per-view on Prime Video, you’ll witness greatness within the ring all through the action-packed night time of boxing. I look ahead to placing on a present and being the primary to knock out Danny García. This will probably be an epic showdown!”
“This can be a legacy combat and a chance to win a championship in my third weight class,” stated García. “Lara is a superb champion who’s been round for some time, however so have I. On Sept. 14, I’m bringing the Danny García present to Las Vegas and making it a historic night time.”
That is simply not card, and to make issues worse, it’s butting heads with UFC 306 on the Sphere that night. Canelo’s star energy is the one pillar holding this factor upright and it’s on no account as much as the duty.
