As anticipated, Canelo Alvarez’s subsequent title protection will see him face WBA obligatory challenger Edgar Berlanga in the primary occasion of a September 14th Prime/DAZN PPV.
The press launch names solely the WBA, WBO, and WBC titles, suggesting that William Scull could not have accepted a step-aside deal in spite of everything.
I’ve already stated my piece on this one, however in brief: Berlanga (22-0, 17 KO) is an unappealing opponent by each metric save nationality and Alvarez (61-2-2, 39 KO) ought to have little hassle ending his five-fight knockout drought if he retains his foot on the fuel. The WBA is a joke for refusing to implement their obligatory till David Morrell Jr was out of the image and the WBC is a joke for refusing to implement their obligatory in any respect.
“I’m very blissful for this struggle between Mexico and Puerto Rico,” stated Álvarez. “It’s thrilling to be a part of one other nice Mexico vs. Puerto Rico battle contained in the ring as a result of traditionally we now have all the time provided unforgettable fights stuffed with ardour. I’m proud to contribute to this legacy and dealing with an opponent like Edgar Berlanga provides much more pleasure and which means to this occasion.”
“In the beginning, I need to thank the great Lord for placing me on this place,” stated Berlanga. “That is the chance of a lifetime. I should be right here, and I’m going to shock the world and silence the critics by delivering a masterful efficiency and knocking out Canelo Álvarez on Sept. 14. I’ll show that my Puerto Rican heritage surpasses Mexican boxing, from Gómez to Trinidad to Cotto, and now to Berlanga. I’ll reclaim what’s rightfully ours. I’m able to make this a historic firefight, persevering with the best rivalry in boxing: Puerto Rico vs Mexico. Vamos arriba, puñeta!”
The co-feature sees WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (30-3-3, 18 KO) face Danny Garcia (37-3, 21 KO) in a struggle that’s been on the desk for a number of years. Lara was final seen smoking obligatory challenger Michael Zerafa in March, making 2024 his first multi-fight 12 months since 2019, whereas Garcia hasn’t fought in any respect since beating a hobbled Jose Benavidez Jr in his 2022 tremendous welterweight debut.
That effort by some means earned Garcia the no. 11 spot within the WBA’s middleweight rankings.
“My struggle with Danny García might be a traditional battle between two legendary fighters of our period,” stated Lara. “We’ve each confronted one of the best, have spectacular resumes and have competed on the prime stage for a very long time. I’m excited for this struggle. I encourage all my Mexican followers to tune in on Mexican Independence Day, deliver your flags and help this nice occasion. I’ll signify not solely Cuba, but in addition Mexico on at the present time in opposition to Puerto Rico. To everybody watching at T-Cell Area and on the pay-per-view on Prime Video, you’ll witness greatness within the ring all through the action-packed night time of boxing. I sit up for placing on a present and being the primary to knock out Danny García. This might be an epic showdown!”
“This can be a legacy struggle and a chance to win a championship in my third weight class,” stated García. “Lara is a superb champion who’s been round for some time, however so have I. On Sept. 14, I’m bringing the Danny García present to Las Vegas and making it a historic night time.”
That is simply not a very good card, and to make issues worse, it’s butting heads with UFC 306 on the Sphere that night. Canelo’s star energy is the one pillar holding this factor upright and it’s under no circumstances as much as the duty.
