Pound-for-pound nice and Mexican celebrity Canelo Álvarez and undefeated Puerto Rican knockout artist Edgar Berlanga squared off Tuesday at a press convention in Los Angeles to preview their upcoming showdown as Canelo Promotions presents a Mexican Independence Day weekend extravaganza headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View occasion accessible on Prime Video happening Saturday, Sept. 14 from T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas.
The press convention additionally featured Cuban star and reigning WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara and hard-hitting two-division world champion and Puerto Rican star Danny “Swift” García as they previewed their 12-round co-main occasion between two of this period’s most completed fighters.
Additionally in attendance Tuesday had been former IBF Tremendous Middleweight World Champion Caleb Plant and surging unbeaten Trevor McCumby, who sq. off for the at the moment vacant Interim WBA Tremendous Middleweight Title in a pay-per-view attraction, plus former world champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero and hard-hitting Manuel Jaimes, who meet in a 10-round tremendous light-weight conflict that opens the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
The primary occasion showdown will ship the newest chapter within the lengthy boxing rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico with the combating pleasure of Mexico in Canelo Álvarez defending his unified WBC, WBA and WBO Tremendous Middleweight World Titles towards Puerto Rico’s Edgar Berlanga, the WBA’s No. 1-Ranked Obligatory Contender. Highlighted by quite a few historic matchups together with Salvador Sánchez vs. Wilfredo Gómez and Julio César Chávez Sr. vs. Héctor Camacho, Canelo is not any stranger to this heated rivalry, having defeated Puerto Rican Corridor of Famer Miguel Cotto in one of many greatest Mexico vs. Puerto Rico fights in current reminiscence.
Along with the PPV being accessible for buy on Prime Video, no matter Prime membership, followers may even be capable to buy the PPV by way of DAZN.com. Moreover, followers should buy the PPV at PPV.com. On high of these choices, followers will proceed to have the ability to entry the telecast by means of conventional cable and satellite tv for pc shops.
Tickets for the reside occasion are on sale now by means of AXS.com. The occasion is promoted by Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions, in affiliation with Matchroom Boxing.
Here’s what the press convention contributors needed to say Tuesday from the Beverly Hills Lodge as Canelo and Berlanga exchanged heated verbal sparring throughout their face offs and all through the Q&A portion of the occasion:
CANELO ÁLVAREZ
“I respect my opponents, however I like to reply after they speak. I’m going to be at my finest on September 14 and I’m not gonna have any compassion for him. I’m going to be completely different. He wants 20 of him to provide me any issues.
“I encourage myself as a result of I really like what I do. However the sort of struggle, and most of these fighters who speak to me like that, it motivates me much more. It will get me excited. I’m going to coach like by no means earlier than to win the whole lot on September 14.
“I’m proud to characterize my nation, particularly on days like Mexican Independence Day and particularly in a Mexico vs. Puerto Rico matchup. I’m going to characterize my nation in vogue on September 14.
“Take it simple man, as a result of your flip is coming. He thinks he has extra intelligence than me and everybody I’ve fought. C’mon bro, he’s not gonna be capable to contact me. I wanna see him attempt.”
EDGAR BERLANGA
“I’m blessed to have this chance to be within the ring with a legend. That is going to be an evening for the historical past books. Mexico vs. Puerto Rico fights at this magnitude keep within the historical past books endlessly.
“I’m the kind of fighter who involves struggle. I received’t be working. Canelo was as soon as in my sneakers and now it’s my time to make my title and change into a legend within the sport of boxing.
“That is gonna be a firefight. It’s gonna be completely different. It is a gladiator sport on the finish of the day. We’re trying to take one another out. It’s going to the subsequent stage.
“He’s fought all people and he’s seen all of it. The distinction on this struggle isn’t bodily. It’s about IQ and intelligence in that ring. That’s gonna make the distinction. You would have all the facility on the planet, however at this stage, it’s about intelligence.
“On September 14, it’s fireworks. He sees it in my eyes. I’m by no means scared. I’m coming to take his spot on this sport.”
ERISLANDY LARA
“That is going to be a terrific struggle on September 14. I’m 100% able to get again in there and defend my world title.
“I’m nonetheless at this stage as a result of I’m at all times targeted, inside and out of doors of the ring. I need to preserve giving the followers nice fights, similar to I at all times have.
“Kinds make fights and that’s the rationale we selected Danny Garcia. He’s a powerful fighter. We wish this to be a high-quality bout and I imagine that’s what’s going to occur on September 14.
“I’m going to be the winner. 100%. Irrespective of the way it occurs. I’m going to go in there, do my factor and find yourself with my hand raised.”
DANNY GARCIA
“I’ve a troublesome activity forward of me in Lara. I’m chasing greatness, as a result of he’s a champion similar to me. It’s going to be a legendary night time.
“Lots of people don’t know that I’m somewhat massive man. I’ve at all times sparred with greater folks and I at all times thought I might go as much as 160 kilos. I don’t assume the burden will matter in any respect. If the greats can do it, I can do it too. I really feel like I’m lower from that very same material.
“It’s at all times been a dream of mine to be a three-division world champion. Solely so many boxers can say that. The chance is right here now. Lara has contributed loads to the game of boxing like I’ve. It’s two battle-tested warriors making an attempt to make historical past. I really feel like if I come out on high, this win can put me within the Corridor of Fame.
“I’m excited to showcase my expertise. Individuals ask why I didn’t take a warmup struggle, however while you look this good, you go straight to the highest.”
CALEB PLANT
“We now have a stacked card on September 14. I’ve been utilizing my time correctly and I’m proud to say that you just’ll see the perfect Caleb Plant of my profession on September 14.
“Trevor desires to be a part of the large leagues. What he thinks he’s gonna get and what he’s really gonna get are manner completely different.
“I reside by the sword and die by the sword. Ensure you save that cash Trevor, as a result of that is gonna be your first and your final payday.
“On September 14 I get my hand raised in vogue. That is his first and final alternative.”
TREVOR MCCUMBY
“We’re right here. We’re coaching actually actually onerous and I’m gonna present everybody what I’m all about on September 14.
“I’m probably not involved about what Caleb says or what he does. I believe he’s form of insecure. I’m a grown man and I conduct myself a sure manner. We’re positively gonna see on September 14. I’m not sleeping in silk sheets, he’s.
“We’ll see if he will get on his bike or if he desires to struggle within the heart of the ring. I’m prepared and I’m coaching onerous. I promise you that is gonna be a terrific struggle.”
ROLANDO ROMERO
“Lots of people fold after they see the large lights. He’s a puncher, so we’ve got to be prepared for him and see how he does on this massive second.
“That is gonna be the ‘Rolly’ present as soon as once more on September 14. Don’t miss it.
“I’m prepared to provide everybody a terrific present as soon as once more. I’m excited to be right here and get proper again into the ring.”
MANUEL JAIMES
“I do know I’m a brand new face and I’m honored to be right here with fighters that I watched rising up. However I’m not going to let the second get too massive. I’ve a troublesome opponent in entrance of me and we’re coming for the win.
“He’s been in additional massive fights, however I’ve been combating since I used to be eight years outdated. I’ve skilled in Robert Garcia’s gymnasium and gotten a whole lot of rounds there. There received’t be a distinction in our boxing IQ’s. I’m coming to win this struggle and I do know I’m gonna win this struggle.
“I grew up watching all the large playing cards on Mexican Independence Day Weekend, so to have the ability to open the pay-per-view on September 14 is a dream come true.
“If he’s overlooking me, that’s good. I’m coming prepared.”
EDDY REYNOSO, Canelo’s Supervisor & Coach
“Mexico vs. Puerto Rico is at all times a struggle. That is going to be one other nice chapter in a narrative between two nations who’re very proud.
“If you’re disciplined, you possibly can obtain something you set your thoughts to. Canelo is even hungrier than he was earlier than and that focus has introduced him to the place he’s at the moment.
“Canelo and Berlanga will each carry their finest. However Canelo remains to be right here, and he’s right here to remain. We’ll see everybody on September 14.”
MARC FARRAIT, Berlanga’s Coach
“We all know we’re going up towards an all-time nice. We now have our work lower out for us, however Edgar is greater than prepared. I inform Edgar that Canelo was in his place at one time, so we will’t include what we’ve been coming with, it’s gotta be one thing particular.
“Eddy Reynoso is a superb coach and that simply makes me work tougher. Canelo mentioned he’s not gonna have compassion on September 14, and I’ve been saying that since we’ve been in camp. I inform Edgar that we’ve got to be prepared for struggle, and I do know he’s prepared.
“It’s no coincidence that Edgar’s first title shot might be towards a legend. That’s a blessing. He has to take that extraordinarily seriouslys. There have been so many trainers who stood right here earlier than and talked about how they will beat Canelo, and misplaced. So as a substitute, we simply need to preserve working, as a result of we all know that so as to be nice, we’ve got to beat a terrific.”
TOM BROWN, President of TGB Promotions
“This actually is a particular occasion on Mexican Independence Day Weekend. That weekend at all times signifies that there’s an enormous boxing occasion in Las Vegas. Canelo is boxing’s greatest star and he proudly represents a hard-working nation with two main public holidays a 12 months the place his legions of followers get to come back out and watch him struggle. On September 14, the Mexican and Puerto Rican followers might be in for a terrific struggle, as a result of nationwide pleasure might be on the road.”
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Govt Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and in addition a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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