Canelo Alvarez Gets One More Possible Opponent for May 4 and He Is Not David Benavidez or Jamaine Munguia
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Canelo Alvarez’s May 4th fight lineup just expanded. This Saturday in Orlando, Edgar Berlanga secured a sixth-round TKO against Padraig McCrory. His victory wasn’t just another win; it was a call-out to Canelo. Berlanga is now eyeing a bigger prize. The date is set, but the opponent? That’s the burning question.
While names like David Benavidez and Jaime Munguia floated around, an unexpected contender has emerged. Talks have begun, but not with whom you’d expect. What if the next face-off in the ring brings a rivalry boxing fans didn’t know they needed?
Is Edgar Berlanga the ‘American opponent’ for Canelo Alvarez?
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Immediately following his emphatic victory, Edgar Berlanga didn’t hesitate to set his sights higher, targeting none other than Canelo Alvarez. “I want him now,” Berlanga declared, pointing to Eddie Hearn in the audience. “Look at Eddie right there. He’s going to make it happen.” This statement wasn’t just post-fight adrenaline talking; it was a clear and deliberate challenge to one of boxing’s biggest names.
Edgar Berlanga‘s manager, Keith Connolly, tells ESPN he’s had preliminary talks with Eddie Hearn regarding a Canelo Alvarez-Berlanga fight in 2024. Connolly says Berlanga would be ready to fight Canelo as early as May 4 after last night’s sixth-round TKO win over Padraig McCrory.
— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) February 25, 2024
Moreover, the potential for this fight took a more concrete shape with recent developments shared by Mike Coopinger via Twitter. “Edgar Berlanga‘s manager, Keith Connolly, tells ESPN he’s had preliminary talks with Eddie Hearn regarding a Canelo Alvarez-Berlanga fight in 2024. Connolly says Berlanga would be ready to fight Canelo as early as May 4 after last night’s sixth-round TKO win over Padraig McCrory.”
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This tweet not only confirms the ambition behind Berlanga’s words but also highlights the behind-the-scenes movements aiming to turn this dream match into reality. But, is Canelo actually in favor of this fight?
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Alvarez seeks a worthy challenger
Eddie Hearn shed light on what lies ahead for Canelo Alvarez in a recent interview with iFL TV. Following Edgar Berlanga’s knockout win, when asked about Alvarez’s next fight, Hearn emphasized Canelo’s appetite for significant bouts. “I think Canelo Alvarez wants great fights. He wants people that actually come to fight,” he stated, acknowledging Berlanga’s potential underdog status yet affirming, “he will give the fans a great fight.”
Hearn elaborated on Alvarez’s broader perspective, “Saul wants massive fights, he wants massive paydays.” He candidly expressed, “Saul Canelo Alvarez will fight anybody, he could not give a f**k who’s in front of him… But the business has got to be right.”
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Will the fans get the fight they desire, and if so, can Berlanga rise to the challenge and defy the odds against a titan like Canelo Alvarez? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
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Arijit Saha