Canelo Alvarez might defend towards Edgar Berlanga or Jermall Charlo for his subsequent battle this 12 months in September.
Berlanga, the WBA 168-lb obligatory, has repeatedly been talked about as Canelo’s probably subsequent opponent, however now former two-division world champion Jermall (33-0, 22 KOs) is another choice.
Salvador Rodriguez of ESPN Knockout stories on X that Canelo might face Berlanga or Jermall on September 14th or “1 to three weeks” later.
Jermall Charlo: A Sturdy Possibility
Though the 34-year-old Jermall Charlo has fought solely as soon as within the final three years, he’s nonetheless a extra confirmed fighter than thie 27-year-old Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs), and extra deserving of a title shot towards undisputed tremendous middleweight champion Canelo.
Followers will criticize Canelo severely no matter which of those two fighters he chooses for his subsequent battle date in September. Canelo and his supervisor/coach, Eddy Reynoso, would decide the lesser of two evils.
Jermall didn’t look that dangerous in his latest efficiency on November 25. He beat Jose Benavidez by a ten-round unanimous resolution, successful by the lopsided scores of 100-90, 99-91, and 98-92.
Jermall had been one of many choices for Canelo’s final battle on Might 4th, however the Mexican star chosen Jaime Munguia as an alternative, who he beat by a twelve-round unanimous resolution.
Fan Reactions
Social media followers are overwhelmingly selecting Jermall Charlo over Berlanga because the candidate they would favor to see Canelo battle subsequent in September. Nevertheless, they’re not enthusiastic about seeing Canelo battle Jermall both. Nevertheless, they nonetheless really feel he’s the extra confirmed commodity, provided that he’s received world titles in two divisions and has fought significantly better opposition than Berlanga.
The issue with Berlanga is that he has a popularity for being a coddled fighter by his promoters, and he has been matched towards poor opposition since he turned professional. Some view Berlanga as a creation by his authentic promoters at Prime Rank to capitalize on the New York followers.
If Canelo is barely curious about getting cash from the East Coast followers, who like Berlanga regardless of his weak resume, that will be the way in which to go. It might be an attention-grabbing decide as a result of Canelo would criticized nonstop up till the battle. Berlanga is enjoyable to hear to speak about himself as a result of he appears so out of contact. He’s superb at self-promoting.
