EDGAR BERLANGA insists he can nonetheless develop into boxing’s largest identify after dropping his first world title shot.
The 27-year-old challenged Canelo Alvarez for his three world super-middleweight titles in Las Vegas final evening however got here up quick after going the 12 rounds. Berlanga’s pre-fight bravado did nothing to unsettle the champion, and when it mattered most, the Puerto Rican provided little menace to the Mexican.
Throughout final evening’s aftermath, Berlanga gave the ready media his response to the loss that ended his unbeaten file.
“I really feel good. I imply, I don’t really feel too good as a result of on the finish of the day I’m an individual that likes victories. However no less than I gave it the works tonight For positive, I fought a legend, however after this, it’s celebrity standing. I do know I could possibly be the face of boxing after this combat.”
Berlanga additionally revealed what Canelo advised him within the ring after the combat was over.
“He mentioned I’m an important fighter. And I’ve bought an important future forward of me. He is aware of it’s all love, I believe.”