Pound-for-pound nice and Mexican famous person Canelo Álvarez and undefeated Puerto Rican knockout artist Edgar Berlanga squared off Tuesday at a press convention in Los Angeles to preview their upcoming showdown as Canelo Promotions presents a Mexican Independence Day weekend extravaganza headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View occasion obtainable on Prime Video happening Saturday, Sept. 14 from T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas.
The press convention additionally featured Cuban star and reigning WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara and hard-hitting two-division world champion and Puerto Rican star Danny “Swift” García as they previewed their 12-round co-main occasion between two of this period’s most completed fighters.
Additionally in attendance Tuesday had been former IBF Tremendous Middleweight World Champion Caleb Plant and surging unbeaten Trevor McCumby, who sq. off for the presently vacant Interim WBA Tremendous Middleweight Title in a pay-per-view attraction, plus former world champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero and hard-hitting Manuel Jaimes, who meet in a 10-round tremendous light-weight conflict that opens the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
The principle occasion showdown will ship the most recent chapter within the lengthy boxing rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico with the preventing satisfaction of Mexico in Canelo Álvarez defending his unified WBC, WBA and WBO Tremendous Middleweight World Titles in opposition to Puerto Rico’s Edgar Berlanga, the WBA’s No. 1-Ranked Obligatory Contender. Highlighted by quite a few historic matchups together with Salvador Sánchez vs. Wilfredo Gómez and Julio César Chávez Sr. vs. Héctor Camacho, Canelo is not any stranger to this heated rivalry, having defeated Puerto Rican Corridor of Famer Miguel Cotto in one of many largest Mexico vs. Puerto Rico fights in latest reminiscence.
Along with the PPV being obtainable for buy on Prime Video, no matter Prime membership, followers may even have the ability to buy the PPV by way of DAZN.com. Moreover, followers should purchase the PPV at PPV.com. On prime of these choices, followers will proceed to have the ability to entry the telecast by conventional cable and satellite tv for pc shops.
Tickets for the reside occasion are on sale now by AXS.com. The occasion is promoted by Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions, in affiliation with Matchroom Boxing.
Here’s what the press convention individuals needed to say Tuesday from the Beverly Hills Lodge as Canelo and Berlanga exchanged heated verbal sparring throughout their face offs and all through the Q&A portion of the occasion:
CANELO ÁLVAREZ
“I respect my opponents, however I like to reply after they speak. I’m going to be at my finest on September 14 and I’m not gonna have any compassion for him. I’m going to be totally different. He wants 20 of him to present me any issues.
“I encourage myself as a result of I like what I do. However any such battle, and a lot of these fighters who speak to me like that, it motivates me much more. It will get me excited. I’m going to coach like by no means earlier than to win every part on September 14.
“I’m proud to signify my nation, particularly on days like Mexican Independence Day and particularly in a Mexico vs. Puerto Rico matchup. I’m going to signify my nation in style on September 14.
“Take it simple man, as a result of your flip is coming. He thinks he has extra intelligence than me and everybody I’ve fought. C’mon bro, he’s not gonna have the ability to contact me. I wanna see him strive.”
EDGAR BERLANGA
“I’m blessed to have this chance to be within the ring with a legend. That is going to be an evening for the historical past books. Mexico vs. Puerto Rico fights at this magnitude keep within the historical past books endlessly.
“I’m the kind of fighter who involves battle. I received’t be working. Canelo was as soon as in my footwear and now it’s my time to make my identify and turn out to be a legend within the sport of boxing.
“That is gonna be a firefight. It’s gonna be totally different. It is a gladiator sport on the finish of the day. We’re trying to take one another out. It’s going to the following degree.
“He’s fought all people and he’s seen all of it. The distinction on this battle isn’t bodily. It’s about IQ and intelligence in that ring. That’s gonna make the distinction. You might have all the ability on the planet, however at this degree, it’s about intelligence.
“On September 14, it’s fireworks. He sees it in my eyes. I’m by no means scared. I’m coming to take his spot on this sport.”
ERISLANDY LARA
“That is going to be an ideal battle on September 14. I’m 100% able to get again in there and defend my world title.
“I’m nonetheless at this degree as a result of I’m at all times centered, inside and out of doors of the ring. I wish to hold giving the followers nice fights, similar to I at all times have.
“Types make fights and that’s the explanation we selected Danny Garcia. He’s a powerful fighter. We wish this to be a high-quality bout and I consider that’s what is going to occur on September 14.
“I’m going to be the winner. 100%. Irrespective of the way it occurs. I’m going to go in there, do my factor and find yourself with my hand raised.”
DANNY GARCIA
“I’ve a tricky job forward of me in Lara. I’m chasing greatness, as a result of he’s a champion similar to me. It’s going to be a legendary night time.
“Lots of people don’t know that I’m just a little huge man. I’ve at all times sparred with greater folks and I at all times thought I might go as much as 160 kilos. I don’t assume the burden will matter in any respect. If the greats can do it, I can do it too. I really feel like I’m minimize from that very same fabric.
“It’s at all times been a dream of mine to be a three-division world champion. Solely so many boxers can say that. The chance is right here now. Lara has contributed loads to the game of boxing like I’ve. It’s two battle-tested warriors attempting to make historical past. I really feel like if I come out on prime, this win can put me within the Corridor of Fame.
“I’m excited to showcase my expertise. Individuals ask why I didn’t take a warmup battle, however while you look this good, you go straight to the highest.”
CALEB PLANT
“We’ve a stacked card on September 14. I’ve been utilizing my time correctly and I’m proud to say that you simply’ll see the perfect Caleb Plant of my profession on September 14.
“Trevor needs to be a part of the massive leagues. What he thinks he’s gonna get and what he’s truly gonna get are method totally different.
“I reside by the sword and die by the sword. Be sure you save that cash Trevor, as a result of that is gonna be your first and your final payday.
“On September 14 I get my hand raised in style. That is his first and final alternative.”
TREVOR MCCUMBY
“We’re right here. We’re coaching actually actually laborious and I’m gonna present everybody what I’m all about on September 14.
“I’m not likely involved about what Caleb says or what he does. I feel he’s type of insecure. I’m a grown man and I conduct myself a sure method. We’re undoubtedly gonna see on September 14. I’m not sleeping in silk sheets, he’s.
“We’ll see if he will get on his bike or if he needs to battle within the heart of the ring. I’m prepared and I’m coaching laborious. I promise you that is gonna be an ideal battle.”
ROLANDO ROMERO
“Lots of people fold after they see the massive lights. He’s a puncher, so now we have to be prepared for him and see how he does on this huge second.
“That is gonna be the ‘Rolly’ present as soon as once more on September 14. Don’t miss it.
“I’m prepared to present everybody an ideal present as soon as once more. I’m excited to be right here and get proper again into the ring.”
MANUEL JAIMES
“I do know I’m a brand new face and I’m honored to be right here with fighters that I watched rising up. However I’m not going to let the second get too huge. I’ve a tricky opponent in entrance of me and we’re coming for the win.
“He’s been in additional huge fights, however I’ve been preventing since I used to be eight years outdated. I’ve skilled in Robert Garcia’s fitness center and gotten quite a lot of rounds there. There received’t be a distinction in our boxing IQ’s. I’m coming to win this battle and I do know I’m gonna win this battle.
“I grew up watching all the massive playing cards on Mexican Independence Day Weekend, so to have the ability to open the pay-per-view on September 14 is a dream come true.
“If he’s overlooking me, that’s excellent. I’m coming prepared.”
EDDY REYNOSO, Canelo’s Supervisor & Coach
“Mexico vs. Puerto Rico is at all times a struggle. That is going to be one other nice chapter in a narrative between two international locations who’re very proud.
“If you’re disciplined, you possibly can obtain something you set your thoughts to. Canelo is even hungrier than he was earlier than and that focus has introduced him to the place he’s at present.
“Canelo and Berlanga will each deliver their finest. However Canelo continues to be right here, and he’s right here to remain. We’ll see everybody on September 14.”
MARC FARRAIT, Berlanga’s Coach
“We all know we’re going up in opposition to an all-time nice. We’ve our work minimize out for us, however Edgar is greater than prepared. I inform Edgar that Canelo was in his place at one time, so we are able to’t include what we’ve been coming with, it’s gotta be one thing particular.
“Eddy Reynoso is a good coach and that simply makes me work tougher. Canelo mentioned he’s not gonna have compassion on September 14, and I’ve been saying that since we’ve been in camp. I inform Edgar that now we have to be prepared for struggle, and I do know he’s prepared.
“It’s no coincidence that Edgar’s first title shot will likely be in opposition to a legend. That’s a blessing. He has to take that extraordinarily seriouslys. There have been so many trainers who stood right here earlier than and talked about how they will beat Canelo, and misplaced. So as an alternative, we simply need to hold working, as a result of we all know that to be able to be nice, now we have to beat an ideal.”
TOM BROWN, President of TGB Promotions
“This actually is a particular occasion on Mexican Independence Day Weekend. That weekend at all times implies that there’s an enormous boxing occasion in Las Vegas. Canelo is boxing’s largest star and he proudly represents a hard-working nation with two main public holidays a yr the place his legions of followers get to come back out and watch him battle. On September 14, the Mexican and Puerto Rican followers will likely be in for an ideal battle, as a result of nationwide satisfaction will likely be on the road.”
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Government Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and in addition a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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