Edgar Berlanga, the unbeaten super middleweight star, has boldly predicted a swift victory over unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez within six rounds on September 14th.
Berlanga's prediction has drawn comparisons to one of the biggest upsets in boxing history—Mike Tyson's loss to Buster Douglas in 1990. While Canelo has proven himself against top-tier competition like Gennadiy Golovkin and Miguel Cotto, Berlanga is relatively untested, with wins over lesser-known fighters such as Padraig McCrory and Jason Quigley.
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Despite his lack of high-level opposition, Berlanga seems unfazed by the criticism surrounding his selection for this high-profile bout. The young contender is using the widespread doubt as motivation, with his confidence bolstered by supporters like rapper Fat Joe, who believes Berlanga has the power to put Canelo to sleep.
However, skepticism remains high. Prominent fighters like David Benavidez, Caleb Plant, and David Morrell have openly mocked the matchup, questioning whether he truly deserves this opportunity.
So, whether his bold prediction comes true remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: all eyes will be on this showdown, with boxing fans eagerly anticipating whether Berlanga can back up his words against one of the sport's biggest stars.
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