Edgar Berlanga guarantees to turn into the primary boxer to knock Canelo Alvarez out when the pair commerce blows in Las Vegas later at present.
The Puerto Rican puncher steps as much as the plate for his shot at glory on Saturday night time as he bids to be the third man to defeat the superior Canelo. As all the time with the first-round KO artist, Berlanga has just one factor on his thoughts – ending the battle early.
“He’s overlooking me and doesn’t respect me,” mentioned Berlanga. “Canelo is in the best way of my desires now. I’m the Chosen One, and I’m able to turn into the face of boxing. I’m going to knock him the f*** out.
“That is the chance of a lifetime for Crew Berlanga. It’s going to be a firefight this weekend. On Saturday night time, I’m going to make everybody a believer. Now we have Puerto Rico vs. Mexico. We’re going at it on Saturday night time.
“I’m a knockout artist. Each fighter needs the knockout. We all know that he’s a legend. We will’t simply go swing for the fences. So we now have to do it the correct approach. Sixth-round knockout, that’s what we’re going for. However we’re prepared for all twelve rounds if we now have to.”
On what it’ll be wish to expertise a headliner reverse Canelo, Berlanga added, “It’s going to be a giant battle on Saturday. It’s going to be wonderful. Proper now, it’s calm earlier than the storm. We’re going to make historical past and turn into legends.
“It means every little thing to be on this place. I’m not speculated to be right here. I’ve been doubted since earlier than I turned professional. However I knew that I used to be sure to finish up on this place.
“I could possibly be the face of Puerto Rican boxing after Saturday night time. I’ve wished that for a few years. Now it’s my flip to do it.”
Canelo vs Berlanga info
Canelo and Berlanga will sq. off on considered one of boxing’s largest battle dates within the newest version of the historic rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico. Seeking to comply with within the footsteps of battles comparable to Salvador Sánchez vs. Wilfredo Gómez and Julio César Chávez Sr. vs. Héctor Camacho, Canelo, and Berlanga each reiterated the motivation they should signify their nation in type with a knockout victory on Saturday.
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