The boxing world got a taste of fireworks ahead of schedule this week. Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga, set to clash on September 14, nearly came to blows. Their face-off at the second Los Angeles press conference turned into a verbal slugfest. The air crackled with tension as Mexico and Puerto Rico’s finest squared up.
Picture the scene: two proud warriors, inches apart, neither willing to back down. Alvarez, the reigning champion with a record of 61-2-2, exuded confidence. Berlanga, the undefeated challenger at 22-0, bristled with determination. The stage was set for drama, and these two delivered.
As soon as they met center stage, the verbal jabs started flying. Canelo Alvarez, never one to mince words, went straight for Berlanga’s pride. “You hit like my son,” he taunted, dismissing Berlanga’s renowned power. But Berlanga, nicknamed ‘The Chosen One’, wasn’t about to take that lying down. He fired back, promising to dethrone the champion. “I’mma take your place,” he declared with intensity.
The exchange got so heated that security had to step in. They held the fighters apart, but that didn’t stop the war of words. Alvarez, cool as a cucumber, delivered another zinger. “I don’t want to f*ck you up right now because your money is gone,” he said. It’s clear there’s no love lost between these two. The Mexico vs. Puerto Rico rivalry is alive and well!
Edgar Berlanga Reveals His Game Plan; Relies On IQ And Intelligence Rather Than Sheer Power
The undefeated Berlanga is singing a different tune ahead of his fight against Alvarez. Known for his power, the undefeated Puerto Rican sensation changed his plans to dethrone the mighty Mexican—and they are not what fans might expect.
Berlanga apparently has an ace up his sleeve. He is not relying on his fists alone to win this fight. Instead, he is banking on something far less visible but potentially more powerful: his mind. In a surprising twist, Berlanga revealed his unconventional strategy to defeat Canelo Alvarez.
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“You can have all the power in the world. You can do what you do, but at this level, it’s intelligence and IQ,” said Berlanga.
Berlanga’s approach is a departure from his usual game plan. Known for his knockout power, he’s finished 17 of his 22 fights. But against Canelo Alvarez, the young Puerto Rican knows he needs more than just a heavy hand. He is facing a boxing genius with a heavy-hitting resume. So, Berlanga’s trading in his sledgehammer for a scalpel. He’s planning to out think the champion, not just out punch him on September 14.
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