By: Sean Crose
“It’s straightforward to say you’ll knock me out,” Canelo Alvarez advised Edgar Berlanga at a Tuesday press convention on Wednesday, “however it’s rather more tough to do it. Saturday evening is gonna be very tough for him, for certain. I’ve ready for the knockout. I like the sensation of a knockout and I’m gonna do my greatest to get it achieved.” Canelo has taken criticism for dealing with Berlanga this weekend as a substitute of tremendous middleweight terror David Benavidez, however seems untroubled by the accusations of ducking.
“I simply can’t await Saturday evening,” he continued. “That is going to be a terrific matchup for the folks. Mexico vs. Puerto Rico is all the time thrilling.” Positive sufficient, Canelo can be representing his native Mexico this Saturday evening in Las Vegas, whereas Berlanga can be representing Puerto Rico. Suffice to say, the Mexico-Puerto Rico rivalry is among the greatest rivalries within the sport. “It’s an honor to battle on this date,” stated Canelo. “Mexican Independence Day is essential for us. It’s very particular and I’m very proud to battle for the Mexican folks.” Though he’s clearly a giant favourite heading into this weekend Canelo made it clear throughout Wednesday’s press convention that he’s taking Berlanga as significantly as he does every other opponent. “I all the time put 100 per cent into my fights and into coaching, regardless of who I’m combating,” he stated. “It’s the identical mentality each battle. That is no exception. I’ve had a terrific coaching camp and I’m prepared.” The undefeated Berlanga, after all, is totally conscious of how large a match he’ll be having on Saturday. “That is the chance of a lifetime for Crew Berlanga,” he stated. “It’s gonna be a firefight this weekend. On Saturday evening, I’m gonna make everybody a believer. We’ve Puerto Rico vs. Mexico and we’re going at it on Saturday evening.” Positive sufficient, Berlanga is seeking to finish the battle early this weekend. “I’m a knockout artist,” he stated. “Each fighter desires the knockout. We all know that he’s a legend and we are able to’t simply go swing for the fences. We’ve to do it the proper manner. Sixth-round knockout, that’s what we’re going for. However we’re prepared for all 12 rounds if we now have to.” As for Canelo, the longer term Corridor of Famer desires to show he’s not over the hill on the nonetheless comparatively younger age of 34. “I simply need to present everybody that I’m nonetheless the very best,” he stated.
