MAGNO'S BULGING MAIL SACK: ALL THINGS CANELO-BERLANGA (PLUS, LARA-GARCIA)

On this Thursday’s pre-Canelo combat Sack, we acquired largely Canelo-related questions and feedback (together with a aspect order of Lara-Garcia). So, anticipate a contact of cinnamon with my salty load of knowledge this week. 

What’s Subsequent For Canelo?

Hey Magno.

You and I (and all people else) agree that Canelo ought to pulverize Berlanga this Saturday. I don’t see one credible boxing particular person saying in any other case. In order that begs the query of what’s subsequent for Canelo. There’s not a lot for my part. If that Benavidez combat doesn’t in some way magically materialize, who can he combat subsequent? Chris Eubank Jr. appears like the favourite. Mbilli, possibly? Possibly Terence Crawford? I don’t know. What do you see as Canelo’s subsequent transfer after Berlanga?

– John from Brooklyn

Hey John.

I’m getting a sinking feeling lately {that a} Crawford combat is turning into increasingly more of a chance. I simply see a softening of Staff Canelo’s hardline “it’s not taking place” stance ever since they noticed Bud make his not-so-spectacular debut at 154. I additionally see that Bud has, reportedly, taken a hardline “I solely need Canelo, daddy Turki” stance. Possibly I’m unsuitable, however that’s simply the overall vibe I’ve been getting recently. If the Crawford combat isn’t subsequent, I’m virtually certain that Eubank Jr. might be getting the decision. In accordance with Eubank, he already acquired the decision for this combat, however the monetary phrases weren’t proper. I’ve been saying for ages that Eubank can be the best opponent within the eyes of Canelo and his team– he appears like a star, has the well-known final title, and is a really beatable B-side. The chance vs. reward evaluation is off-the-hook pointing in direction of Eubank and I feel that combat is a “for certain” factor in some unspecified time in the future, whether or not it’s subsequent or the combat after subsequent. Aside from that, I agree, there’s simply not a lot else– apart from the fights he’s already handed on.

Berlanga’s Possibilities

Magno!

I’ve been a reader and fan for a very long time. You’re actually the one boxing author I even care to observe lately. Even once I disagree violently along with your takes, I’m not less than entertained by the way you say them and I even typically discover myself coming round to your viewpoint.

My query is about Edgar Berlanga and his practical possibilities towards Canelo on this combat. 

We all know Berlanga can bang and that he’s an enormous tremendous middleweight, however do you suppose he even has a distant probability of beating Canelo? Can he make issues attention-grabbing? What can he do to provide himself a legit probability of scoring the monumental upset? 

Thanks for all the things you do and for all of the years of leisure. 

– Phil

Hey Phil. 

Thanks for studying and for supporting my insanity through the years.

I’ve stated this earlier than, however the one method Canelo will get put down on this combat is that if there’s a sniper within the balcony at T-Cellular. I assume if I’m going to be an excellent stickler, I ought to say that, technically, there’s an opportunity of something taking place. Possibly aliens land on the strip and begin zapping individuals into mud. Possibly a military of rabid canine assault the world. Yeah, I assume, something can occur. However I see aliens and rabid canine attacking as simply barely extra unlikely than Berlanga discovering a solution to beat Canelo. We’re simply speaking about two fighters at two very completely different ranges. Canelo-Berlanga is the Tremendous Bowl champion Kansas Metropolis Chiefs vs. a very good Division II school soccer workforce. Berlanga has some bodily instruments, however he’s by no means even been in a position to totally work them to his benefit towards third-tier fighters. To suppose he’s going to tug all of it collectively, out of the blue, towards Canelo is pure science fiction. His energy has been a hyping level for PBC/DAZN, however even that’s overstated, IMO. He solely has one KO in his final six fights. Not-so-coincidentally, his energy has been much less spectacular and he’s struggled extra as he moved from combating fourth-tier to third-tier opposition. Outdoors of some random wild, fortunate shot that simply occurs to land on the excellent time, within the excellent spot, Berlanga has ZERO probability.

Erislandy Lara vs. Danny Garcia

Hello Paul.

I’m intrigued by Lara vs. Garcia on the Canelo-Berlanga undercard. I do know each are previous their primes, however we’ve by no means seen both actually bested within the ring. They’ve misplaced, however they’ve by no means truly seemed unhealthy in defeat. Their abilities are nonetheless there and I’m anticipating a high-level chess match. What say you?

– D in Dallas

Hey D.

It IS an intriguing matchup, even when it’s 5 – 6 years previous the purpose the place it might actually matter within the greater boxing image. I don’t anticipate an motion combat, although. There’s hope for some fireworks as Lara’s been combating within the pocket extra lately (out of necessity) and dealing extra of an influence recreation. If Lara involves field, nonetheless, this might be an epic snoozer as Garcia is rarely NOT going to be a cautious, conservative counter puncher. If the combat performs out like that, Lara-Garcia might be a chess match of a boxing match that’s extra boring than an precise chess match. However I feel Lara might come out  attempting to harm Garcia, relying on his pure measurement benefit, and that will make for some early pleasure. If it will get previous the sixth or seventh, I feel we’ll have to settle in and preserve chugging Mountain Dews to remain awake for the principle occasion.

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