Canelo And Berlanga Face Off For The Last Time – ‘I’ve Prepared For The Knockout’
The final presser for Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga took place as they prepare for battle on Saturday.
Canelo defends his WBC and WBO Super Middleweight Titles in his second fight of this year. His last fight was a unanimous decision victory against his fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia. This time around, he faces an undefeated Puerto Rican fighter in Berlanga. Berlanga has the chance to win his first world title.
He arrives into the fight full of confidence. He is 22-0, with 17 stoppage wins. Berlanga stopped Padraig McCrory in his previous bout. But that was his first knockout in his last six fights. The fight has received criticism, with Oscar De La Hoya calling it a ‘snoozefest’, which irked Berlanga, who had plenty of words to say. Both fighters were ready for war, come fight night.
Quotes
“It’s easy to say you’ll knock me out, but it’s much more difficult to do it. Saturday night is gonna be very difficult for him, for sure. I’ve prepared for the knockout. I love the feeling of a knockout and I’m gonna do my best to get it done.
“I just can’t wait for Saturday night. This is going to be a great matchup for the people. Mexico vs. Puerto Rico is always exciting. It’s an honor to fight on this date. Mexican Independence Day is very important for us. It’s very special and I’m very proud to fight for the Mexican people.
“I always put 100% into my fights and into training, no matter who I’m fighting. It’s the same mentality every fight. This is no exception. I’ve had a great training camp and I’m ready. The fans mean everything to me and I appreciate them.
They support me no matter what and I’m thankful for everyone who’s supported me throughout my career. I just want to show everyone that I’m still the best. I still love this sport. When I stop loving it, you’ll know. I love my routine and I love going to the gym every day,” Canelo
Berlanga
“This is the opportunity of a lifetime for Team Berlanga. It’s gonna be a firefight this weekend. On Saturday night, I’m gonna make everyone a believer. We have Puerto Rico vs. Mexico and we’re going at it on Saturday night.
“I’m a knockout artist. Every fighter wants the knockout. We know that he’s a legend and we can’t just go swing for the fences. We have to do it the right way. Sixth-round knockout, that’s what we’re going for. But we’re ready for all 12 rounds if we have to.
“It’s gonna be a big fight Saturday and it’s gonna be something amazing. Right now is the calm before the storm. We’re gonna make history and become legends. It means everything to be in this position. I’m not supposed to be here. I’ve been doubted since before I turned pro. But I knew that I was bound to end up in this position. I could be the face of Puerto Rican boxing after Saturday night. I’ve wanted that for many years and now it’s my turn to do it,” Berlanga
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