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Pound-for-pound great and Mexican superstar Canelo Álvarez and WBA Mandatory Challenger No. 1 Edgar Berlanga faced off on Wednesday in the final press conference before Canelo Promotion presents the luxury of Mexican Independence Day Weekend as Canelo retains his WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight World Titles headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video this Saturday, September 14 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Canelo and Berlanga will compete in one of the biggest boxing matches in the latest edition of the historic rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico. Looking to follow in the footsteps of Mexico vs. Puerto Rico fights such as Salvador Sánchez vs. Wilfredo Gómez and Julio César Chávez Sr. vs. Héctor Camacho, Canelo and Berlanga both reaffirmed their motivation to represent their country in style with KO wins on Saturday.
In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans can also purchase the PPV through DAZN.com. Additionally, fans can purchase the PPV at PPV.com. In addition to those options, fans will still be able to access the broadcast via traditional cable and satellite channels.
KANELO ALVAREZ
“It’s easy to say you’re going to beat me, but it’s much harder to do it. Saturday night will be very difficult for him. I’m prepared for the KO. I love the feeling of a KO and I’m going to do my best to make it happen.
“I can’t wait for Saturday night. It’s going to be a great game for the community. Mexico vs. Puerto Rico is always exciting.
“It is an honor to fight on this date. Mexican Independence Day is very important to us. Today is very special and I am very proud to fight for the Mexican people.
“I always give 100% in fights and training, no matter who I fight. My mentality is the same in every fight. This is no exception. I had a great training camp and I am ready.
“The fans are everything to me and I appreciate them. They support me no matter what and I thank everyone who has supported me throughout my career.
“I just want to show everyone that I’m still the best. I still love this sport. When I stop loving it, you’ll know. I love my routine and I love going to the gym every day.”
EDGAR BERLANGA
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Team Berlanga. It’s going to be a great fight this weekend. On Saturday night, I’m going to make everyone believe. We’re going to have Puerto Rico vs. Mexico and we’re going to fight on Saturday night.
“I’m a great fighter. Every fighter wants a knockout. We know he’s a legend and we can’t just go all out. We have to do it the right way. A knockout in the sixth round, that’s what we’re aiming for. But we’re ready for all 12 rounds if we have to.
“It’s going to be a big fight on Saturday and it’s going to be something incredible. It’s the calm before the storm. We’re going to make history and become legends.
“Being in this position means everything. I shouldn’t be here. I’ve been doubted since before I became a professional player. But I knew I would end up in this position.
“I can be the face of Puerto Rican boxing after Saturday night. I’ve wanted to do it for years and now it’s my turn to do it.”
EDDY REYNOSO, CaneloManager & Coach
“We trained hard because we knew we were facing a young fighter who would take over our position. Berlanga is strong and he wants to prove himself against Canelo.
“We have trained very carefully for the fight. We have everything we need for Berlanga and we will make history.”
MARK FARRAIT, Berlanga Coach
“We are very excited about this opportunity. We trained very hard, because we know this fight is not about physicality or size. It is about experience and intelligence, which Canelo According to Edgar there is not one. We are here to make a statement and show the world our patience and execution.
“I know Canelo will come out and fight smart. He won’t fight Edgar right away. Because if he does, there will be a commotion right from the start. This is our chance to take the king down.”
TOM BROWN, President TGB Promotions
“This is a very exciting event scheduled for Saturday night. It’s a great fight from top to bottom and that’s what big-time boxing is all about. We have the biggest star in boxing in the world. Canelo Alvarez headlines Mexico’s Independence Day Weekend. It doesn’t get much better than that.
“It’s a Mexican holiday and Canelo proudly representing the hard-working Mexican fans who came here this holiday weekend to watch their star play. This was Mexico versus Puerto Rico and they were playing for national pride. But on Saturday night, it was all about Mexican pride.
EDDIE HEARN, Chairman of Matchroom Sport
“This is a special week. I am excited for this fight. Berlanga has the guts to take Canelo Seriously. You know these guys are out to screw each other.
“Berlanga is here to fight. When I came here yesterday and saw Berlanga, I saw the most confident and determined challenger I have ever seen. Canelo Not yet.”
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