Edgar Berlanga was overwhelmed by admirers on a trip in Mexico. Adoring followers acknowledged the previous tremendous middleweight world title challenger after his current conflict towards Canelo Alvarez.
Followers needed to take photos with the 27-year-old Berlanga (22-1, 17 KOs), who went the 12-round distance towards the famous person Canelo on September 14th, dropping by a unanimous determination by the scores 118-109, 117-110, and 118-109. The efficiency by the Brooklyn, New York native confirmed {that a} fighter can turn into well-known by being aggressive towards Canelo and never getting knocked out.
Berlanga feels he’s going to be the subsequent PPV star within the tremendous middleweight division. He desires to seize a world title and has proven curiosity in going the IBF path to face the winner of the William Scull vs. Vladimir Shishkin conflict.
Nevertheless, the IBF’s 10-lb rehydration rule might be an impediment for Berlanga combating for that belt, as he reportedly rehydrated to 193 lbs for his struggle towards Canelo Alvarez. It is likely to be bodily inconceivable for Berlanga to maintain from rehydrating 20+ lbs after making weight for the 168-lb division.
What Berlanga might do is transfer as much as 175 to make it simpler for him to make weight, however he doubtless wouldn’t match up effectively towards undisputed mild heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev.
Berlanga’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has talked just lately about having him take a tune-up subsequent in his mum or dad’s nation of Puerto Rico. He’s handled like a famous person there regardless of not being Puerto Rican. 38-year-old journeyman Gabriel Rosado has been talked about as a possible opponent for Berlanga’s tune-up.
Berlanga stated he needed to struggle Jaime Munguia subsequent, and he feels {that a} struggle between them would do huge numbers on PPV. He mentions that it will be one other Mexico vs. Puerto Rico sort of struggle. Apart from Munguia, Berlanga wish to struggle Jermall Charlo, who has fought solely as soon as within the final three years and previous his prime at 34.
Edgar Berlanga getting recognised by boxing followers whereas on trip in Mexico, after his spectacular efficiency towards Canelo Alvarez. pic.twitter.com/wiifnJSPXU
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