Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga’s impending fight looms over the boxing sphere. This has caused a major stir in the boxing community, especially among athletes who wanted to face the Mexican superstar. David Benavidez was one of those athletes, and he recently lashed out at this fight. Enter Berlanga, who responded to his comments in his own personal style.
Berlanga didn’t pull any punches in his response to Benavidez’s criticism. He fired back on social media, calling Benavidez a “dirtbag” and a “hater.” The 27-year-old boxer seems to have taken Benavidez’s comments personally.
“F*** that fat a**. He’s a dirtbag just like his father, and God doesn’t bless nobody who’s always hating on another man. That’s for females, bro,” wrote Berlanga via X.
What sparked this fiery exchange? It all started when Benavidez labeled Canelo Alvarez’s upcoming fight with Berlanga as a “trash a** fight.” His frustration is understandable, as he had been waiting for a shot at Canelo’s title since 2022. With the announcement of this fight, Benavidez announced his own move to the light heavyweight division.
Many fighters are after the prized Canelo fight, including Terence Crawford. As such, his choice of Berlanga as his next opponent has raised eyebrows. Many fans see it as a classic cherry-pick. Berlanga’s record stands at 22-0 with 17 knockouts. Ultimately, only time will tell who comes out on the top. Until then, fans can enjoy the verbal sparring between the fighters vying to fight the red-haired Mexican phenom.
Edgar Berlanga Berates Haters For Disrespecting Canelo Alvarez’s Fight Choice
Berlanga isn’t pulling any punches outside the ring, as the rising star has a message for his critics. His upcoming fight with Canelo Alvarez has stirred up quite the controversy. Some call it a mismatch, while others a golden opportunity.
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But Berlanga isn’t letting the naysayers get under his skin. He is taking the high road with a dash of attitude. In a recent social media post, Berlanga addressed the situation head-on and defended Canelo’s right to choose his opponents.
“Canelo could fight whoever he wants. He’s a legend in the sport of boxing at this point. Just tune in for us #berlangacanelo f*** the haters and everybody that’s talking. Keep talking !!” wrote Berlanga in a post on X.
This fight seems like a massive step up for Berlanga. Meanwhile, Alvarez’s decision to face Berlanga has ruffled some feathers. Boxers like David Benavidez and Terence Crawford, in particular, aren’t happy about being passed over. But Berlanga seems unfazed by the drama swirling around him. He is focused on the opportunity of a lifetime. The September 14th bout at T-Mobile Arena promises to be explosive like the fireworks on Mexican Independence Day!
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