Canelo Vs. Berlanga Battle In September? Hearn Hints At Potential Saudi Arabia Bout

Eddie Hearn believes there’s an opportunity that Canelo Alvarez will face Edgar Berlanga subsequent in September.

Berlanga Emerges as a Sturdy Contender

Hearn says there haven’t been any negotiations happening between undisputed tremendous middleweight champion Canelo and his Matchroom fighter Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs). He feels it’s a struggle that might happen in Saudi Arabia.

It may very well be a pre-fight for Canelo earlier than he faces Terence Crawford. Hearn says he’ll look ahead to the decision from Canelo’s individuals.

It’s believed that Berlanga, 27, is the choice Canelo may go in if he doesn’t struggle his IBF necessary William Scull. There’s speak of Canelo giving Scull a step apart after which dealing with Berlanga subsequent.

The fighter that Canelo nearly certainly gained’t be dealing with subsequent is his WBC necessary David Benavidez, as a result of he’s proven no want to struggle him and desires $200 million earlier than he’d agree.

“I can’t in 1,000,000 years imagine they’re going to struggle Scull. I’d assume that it’s a deal to step apart. I’m certain there’s lots of conversations with Canelo Alvarez all all over the world,” stated promoter Eddie Hearn to Boxing Information on who undisputed tremendous middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez can be preventing subsequent.

Hearn’s Confidence in Berlanga

“I’m not likely concerned in these aside from a possible struggle with Edgar Berlanga, which there have been some murmurs of. There are not any negotiations on that struggle. Clearly, he’s below contract with us. He’s a Matchroom fighter.

“It’s an amazing struggle. I believe there’s an opportunity Canelo may struggle Berlanga in September. We’ll look ahead to the decision,” stated Hearn. “It’s a struggle that might happen in Saudi Arabia,” Hearn stated a couple of match between Canelo and Berlanga.

“I do know His Excellency wish to make Canelo-Crawford. So, is there a pre-plan? I’m not concerned in these discussions, however I can be if Edgar Berlanga will get the choose,” stated Hearn.