Canelo could box Berlanga in September – 'We're ready to go'

Eddie Hearn suggested that Canelo Alvarez could box Edgar Berlanga in September.

Alvarez is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Jaime Munguiaas he remained the undisputed super middleweight champion. There is increasing pressure on Canelo to fight David Benavidez. The Mexican monster is the WBC interim super middleweight champion, a position he has held for over two years. Benavidez moved up to 175 and beat Alexander Gvozdyk in his last fight. This means that it is obligatory for the winner of Artur Beterbiev And Dmitri Bivolwho will face each other on October 12.

The Mexican monster must now pursue the mandatory position at 168 or 175. Canelo has been ordered to face his IBF mandatory opponent William Scull next. Canelo and Scull have reached an agreement to prevent purse bids. However, some suggest it could be a bridge deal. This suggests Canelo could fight Berlanga, who is mandatory in the WBA. It’s a bigger fight than Scull. Canelo’s Mexican fan base and Berlanga’s Puerto Rican fan base could help sell this fight on Mexican Independence Day. Since Berlanga is with Matchroom, someone Canelo has worked with, Hearn said the fight could happen.

Hearn reacts

“I think there’s a good chance. He’s mandatory, but Canelo has a few. I think for all these interim type fights away from the Crawfords and Benavidez, I think Berlanga is the most appealing (to Canelo). Mexico versus Puerto Rico. Edgar will give it his all. He’s a young, fresh puncher. I think it’s an exciting fight. We’re ready to go for that fight and we’ll see what happens. I don’t mind. Matchroom show, PBC show or season show in Riyadh. Wherever he is, Edgar is our fighter. He’s under contract with us and I want to see him get that opportunity. Canelo is my buddy. It’s a great fight,” Hearn said

Canelo is facing issues regarding how much money he will want. The Mexican charged fans $89.99 for the fight against Munguia on PPV. Given that the undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury against. Alexander Ousyk costs $69.99, the price has been criticized. Canelo could realistically charge that amount again only if he fought Benavidez.

Canelo responds

The Mexican has asked for $200 million for the fight against Benavidez. This has been seen as a way to stand out. The Saudis are the only ones capable of providing these funds. So far, there is no indication that they will do so. There are reports that they would be in favor of facing Canelo Terence Crawford. While Canelo could still leave to free up his options, losing the undisputed title would reduce his commercial value. Regardless, Canelo has said he is the best in the world.

“In the history of Mexico, there are obviously many fighters. I don’t consider myself the best in Mexican history. Ultimately, I think my numbers, when I retire, will speak for me, and I don’t need to say that myself. “At the end of the day, I feel like I’m the best in the world right now, and the best in Mexico right now. And that’s what matters”, Canelo declared