According to journalist Michael Coppinger, Saul Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) has reached a “mutual agreement” with Al Haymon and will not compete at his Premier Boxing Champions events this year. The parties failed to agree on the terms of the battle with Jermall Charlo, which was originally scheduled for May 4th. It is claimed that Canelo will now face Edgar Berlanga in May and Jaime Munguia, former world junior middleweight champion, in September.
According to ESPN, the next two fights Saul Alvarez are unlikely to make the cut with Al Haymon's Premier Boxing Champions, and Canelo is instead reportedly looking to return with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing to fight this year Edgar Berlanga And Jaime Munguia on DAZN.
Edgar Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs) won early in the sixth round Pedraiga McCrory (18-1, 9 KO) in the main event of the boxing evening from Matchroom Boxing, organized in Orlando, USA. The fight ended with a right hand from the American. Berlanga, 26, was leading on points until the fight was stopped. It was Berlanga's first early victory in more than three years.
Tensions ran high at the Caribe Royale in Orlando as super middleweight titans Edgar Berlanga and Steve McCrory prepare for the clash for the WBO NABO Super Middleweight Title tonight on February 24. With Berlanga's title on the line, both fighters promised a showdown that could redefine the future of the super middleweight division. Want to see what sparked the heat?
Edgar Berlanga faces Padraig McCrory on Saturday, February 24, at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. This match is eyed as Berlanga's sternest test in his career so far. Berlanga brings to the ring an undefeated record of 21-0 with 16 knockouts. The Puerto Rican boxer's previous fight was against Jason Quigley last June at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Berlanga secured a victory, dropping Quigley four times during the match.