The upcoming weekend is particularly exciting, with Mexican Independence Day falling on the same date as the mega-boxing event in Las Vegas. On this special Mexican occasion, the country’s greatest superstar and boxing legend, Canelo Alvarez, is set to face Puerto Rican rising star Edgar Berlanga. Moreover, fans are fired up, and it’s more than just a title fight—there’s national pride on the line. The energy around this bout is huge, with everyone wondering what both fighters will bring to the table. Here’s a quick breakdown of their strengths and a prediction of how this fight could play out.
Let’s break down what each fighter brings to the table, starting with their records. Canelo has been dominating the boxing world for nearly two decades, taking down big names like Jaime Munguía, GGG, and more. In his 19-year career, he’s racked up 62 wins, 39 by knockout, and only 2 losses, cementing his legacy as a true legend. Meanwhile, after dropping Munguía on May 4, he’s ready to face another rising star in the ring.
On the other hand, Berlanga holds an undefeated 22-0 record. Known for his power, he’s delivered 17 knockouts, with 16 coming in the first round. Talking about his recent bout, the Puerto Rican knockout artist secured a sixth-round KO against Padraig McCrory.
To predict the winner, there’s no doubt that the Mexican monster, Canelo, is the heavy favorite. It looks like he’ll successfully defend his WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight titles at the T-Mobile Arena. Why? Just look at the legacy and career he is bringing where he seems unstoppable at 38, knocking the young guns like nothing.
Oscar De La Hoya Says UFC 306 Is The Real Deal Over ‘Snoozer’ Canelo Alvarez Vs. Edgar Berlanga
Recently, boxing promoter De La Hoya has thrown some serious shade at his own sport, picking the upcoming UFC 306 over Canelo’s fight. Known for his bold statements, De La Hoya called Canelo vs. Berlanga a total snoozefest and slammed the $90 pay-per-view price as a rip-off. Instead, he’s recommending UFC 306 as the must-watch event for Mexican Independence Day.
On his Instagram, he stated, “Canelo is fighting Berlanga, another snoozefest. They’re trying to sell a PPV for $90 at a $500 minimum in person. It’s just robbery at this point to pay for another lame Canelo that always goes the distance against a sub-par opponent…I’ll actually be attending the UFC event at Sphere instead.”
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It’s definitely interesting to watch Dana White’s former rival push UFC over his own sport. Consequently, it’ll be a question to see how the event unfolds and if De La Hoya’s comments have any effect on the fight’s popularity. After this weekend, the headlines will reveal which event truly stole the show.
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