Edgar Berlanga says he hopes Canelo Alvarez will choose him as his next opponent on May 4 at Cinco de Mayo if he makes a “statement” in his fight next month against undefeated super middleweight contender Padraig McCrory on February 24 in the Caribbean Royale in Orlando. , Florida.
Berlanga (21-0, 16 KOs) feels that with a big win over 35-year-old McCrory (18-0, 9 KOs), Canelo will be impressed and want him as his next opponent.
That guy might not be a big enough name for Berlanga to open Canelo’s eyes. If Berlanga wanted to impress Canelo, he should have chosen David Morrell Jr. because if he beat him, he would be completely captivated, but not the little-known Irish fighter McCrory.
Berlanga says he is the second biggest name for Canelo to fight after David Benavidez. That could be the case; Berlanga could drop down the list if he continues to fight like he has been doing since 2021. He hasn’t knocked anyone out since 2020.
Berlanga says that if he can’t get Canelo in May, he would like to fight one of these fighters:
– Gabriel Rosado – Caleb Plant – John Ryder
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“Yes, of course. That would be perfect because it would come from a victory, a beautiful victory,” Edgar Berlanga told Fight Hub TV when asked if he would be interested in fighting Canelo Alvarez on Cinco de Mayo on May 4.
“I feel like I have to perform in this next fight and make a statement to be able to have his [Canelo] eyes wide, like, ‘Oh, okay.’ She likes what she sees. Do you understand what I’m saying? Berlanga said, believing he will impress Canelo by defeating little-known Padraig McCrory, 35, on February 24.
It’s not realistic for Berlanga to get the fight with Canelo in May because he hasn’t done enough with his recent fight and Padraig is a complete unknown.
He was obviously chosen by Berlanga’s promoter to give him someone the UK fans could get excited about and help him rise up the rankings.
“Right now, he’s the boss at 168. He makes the move; He is the money man at 168. He can do whatever he wants if he feels like it,” Berlanga said about Canelo. “You can’t take that away from him. He has paid his dues to get to this point where he can choose who he wants to fight.
“I just have to make a statement next month. I have to make a statement and then report him. ‘Listen, let’s do it for the fans. Let’s unite Puerto Rico and Mexico.’”
Canelo’s second best option: Berlanga
“I don’t think other than Benavidez there’s a bigger fight for him,” Berlanga said, believing it’s the second biggest fight in boxing for Canelo behind Benavidez.
“You know, with Charlo, ah. There are other guys at 168, but they say, ah. He already beat Caleb Plant. I feel like the only fights that would be important would be Benavidez or me.
“He is still one of the best fighters in the world. He still has all those titles and he’s still selling out those arenas. Canelo is no longer what he was five years ago. Now, he’s charging in with a single punch, trying to break your arms.
“Jermell, he looked amazing in his fights, but as soon as he gets in the ring with Canelo, that guy runs circles around the ring. I’m like, ‘What?’ Although he is a younger guy. He comes out with your shield, friend. You made yourself look like a clown and you are the undisputed champion at 154.
“You have Gabe Rosado. Yes, he has a couple of losses, but he has a lot of experience,” Berlanga said about who he wants to fight. “It would be a fight over drugs.”
