Edgar Berlanga promises to become the first boxer to knock Canelo Alvarez out when the pair trade blows in Las Vegas later today.
The Puerto Rican puncher steps up to the plate for his shot at glory on Saturday night as he bids to be the third man to defeat the awesome Canelo. As always with the first-round KO artist, Berlanga has only one thing on his mind – ending the fight early.
“He’s overlooking me and doesn’t respect me,” said Berlanga. “Canelo is in the way of my dreams now. I’m the Chosen One, and I’m ready to become the face of boxing. I’m going to knock him the f*** out.
“This is the opportunity of a lifetime for Team Berlanga. It’s going to be a firefight this weekend. On Saturday night, I’m going to make everyone a believer. We have Puerto Rico vs. Mexico. We’re going at it on Saturday night.
“I’m a knockout artist. Every fighter wants the knockout. We know that he’s a legend. We can’t just go swing for the fences. So we have to do it the right way. Sixth-round knockout, that’s what we’re going for. But we’re ready for all twelve rounds if we have to.”
On what it’ll be like to experience a headliner opposite Canelo, Berlanga added, “It’s going to be a big fight on Saturday. It’s going to be amazing. Right now, it is calm before the storm. We’re going to make history and become legends.
“It means everything to be in this position. I’m not supposed to be here. I’ve been doubted since before I turned pro. But I knew that I was bound to end up in this position.
“I could be the face of Puerto Rican boxing after Saturday night. I’ve wanted that for many years. Now it’s my turn to do it.”
Canelo vs Berlanga information
Canelo and Berlanga will square off on one of boxing’s biggest fight dates in the latest edition of the historic rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico. Looking to follow in the footsteps of battles such as Salvador Sánchez vs. Wilfredo Gómez and Julio César Chávez Sr. vs. Héctor Camacho, Canelo, and Berlanga both reiterated the motivation they have to represent their country in style with a knockout victory on Saturday.
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