BY BOXING HIT STAFF- In the world of boxing, negotiations for fights can be just as intense as the fights themselves. Canelo Alvarez, one of the sport’s biggest stars, has shown that he is willing to work with anyone, including His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, as long as the deal is right for him. Despite previously
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BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Edgar Berlanga is entering the ring with a fierce warrior mentality, ready to face unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez in a do-or-die battle. The intensity of Berlanga’s approach is evident as he prepares to go up against a formidable opponent like Canelo. With a record of 22-0 and 17 knockouts,
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Promoter Eddie Hearn is adamant that Israil Madrimov should be considered the top fighter in the 154-pound division, despite his controversial loss to Terence Crawford. Hearn believes that the close nature of the fight should elevate Madrimov to the top spot, with Crawford trailing closely behind. He argues that the boxing
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Up-and-coming boxer Edgar Berlanga has expressed his openness to the idea of fighting David Benavidez in the future, provided that Benavidez drops back down to the super middleweight division after his upcoming bout against Canelo Alvarez. Berlanga, who currently holds a record of 22-0 with 17 knockouts, sees Benavidez as envious
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Edgar Berlanga claims to be the biggest puncher that Canelo Alvarez will ever face, boasting about knocking out heavyweights in sparring sessions. However, his recent performances have raised doubts about his actual knockout power. In his last six fights against B-level fighters, Berlanga failed to score knockouts against five of them.
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is brimming with excitement at the prospect of creating a mega-card in boxing, featuring potential match-ups such as Terence Crawford vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda sharing the same stage. However, the recent controversial win by Vergil Ortiz Jr. has cast a shadow
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Mexican boxing star Canelo Alvarez recently made headlines with his bold statements regarding his upcoming fight against Edgar Berlanga and how he believes his star power is strong enough to compete against a big UFC event on the same night. Some may see his words as sheer arrogance, while others may
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Canelo Alvarez has made it clear that he will not be showing any sympathy towards his challenger, Edgar Berlanga, in their upcoming headliner on September 14th. The trash-talking from Berlanga seems to have ignited a fire in Canelo, pushing him to want to punish the #1 ranked WBA mandatory in their
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The recent performance of Terence Crawford against Ismail Madrimov has left promoter Oscar De La Hoya reconsidering his previous stance on whether Crawford could defeat unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. Initially, De La Hoya believed that Crawford’s skill set would be too much for Canelo, even at the 168-pound weight
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya recently criticized Edgar Berlanga for claiming to have Puerto Rico behind him in his upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez on September 14th. Despite being from New York, Berlanga has been emphasizing the Mexico vs. Puerto Rico angle in his promotion. De La Hoya, who has lived in Puerto Rico for
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- In a recent press conference in Los Angeles, Edger Berlanga made bold claims about wanting to break Canelo Alvarez’s face in their upcoming headliner match at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight champion, Canelo, seemed to have triggered Berlanga with his trash-talking, leading the
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The potential fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford has been a topic of discussion in the boxing world, but it seems that the clash will never come to fruition. The question remains: who was it that ultimately put an end to this fight – Canelo himself or Turki Alalshikh? Canelo’s
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Canelo Alvarez recently addressed Turki Alalshikh’s offer for a fight against Terence Crawford, as well as his remarks regarding Canelo’s upcoming match against Edgar Berlanga. In response to Turki’s comments about competing with his Mexican Independence Day event on September 14th, Canelo expressed his dissatisfaction. He felt that Berlanga may not
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Caleb Plant recently offered some advice to Edgar Berlanga ahead of his upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez on September 14th. Plant emphasized the importance of focusing on the opponent rather than getting distracted by external factors. During a press conference in Los Angeles, Berlanga engaged in a verbal exchange with Plant,
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Trainer Teofimo Lopez Sr. has expressed his concerns about Edgar Berlanga’s upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez, questioning whether the 27-year-old boxer has the necessary experience to compete at such a high level. Lopez Sr. believes that Berlanga’s promoters at Top Rank and Matchroom have not done him any favors by matching
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The recent Los Angeles press conference took a dramatic turn when Edgar Berlanga, the challenger, suddenly lost his composure and made a move towards the unified super middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez. Security had to intervene quickly to prevent any physical altercations from occurring, as Berlanga’s demeanor became increasingly aggressive. Berlanga’s behavior