Undefeated WBA regular super middleweight champion David Morrell Jr. (10-0, 9 KOs) has declared that 168ln contender Edgar Berlanga is nowhere near his level and that he would dispatch him in just one round if given the chance. Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs) is currently one of the frontrunners on the shortlist of Canelo Alvarez.
“Berlanga is simply not on my level,” said Morrell Jr. “I’ve watched his fights, and I see nothing that worries me. Berlanga sucks and I would destroy him. If we ever step into the ring together, I’ll knock him out in one round, guaranteed. I’m here to prove that I’m the best. Whether it’s Berlanga, or anyone else, I’ll be ready to step into the ring and show the world what I’m made of. I’m the best fighter in the super middleweight division, and soon everyone will know that.”
Like i said before (and my comment was deleted) PR and Cubans have big mouths.
I really don’t understand how Berlanga beats an Irishman no one has ever of heard and that warrants a shot against Canelo. I would prefer Morrell fight Canelo
Boxing is a business disguised as a sport. Berlanga brings fans. Fans buy tickets and PPV. PPV and ticket revenue makes more money for the promoters and fighters.
Even if Morrell is correct, it doesn’t matter.
Morell will bury berlanga in 5 rounds so, he should stay away! Rather take a major beating against canelo and making his biggest check in his career while at it than, to get brutalized by morell for a fraction of a canelo beating!
Morell is right but, unfortunately morell, lara. rigondaux and bobo andrade, just to name a few fighters, are and were good tecnical fighters but unfortunqtely, they are high risk low gain fighters that have been avoided and mostly don’t draw much interest, much less ppv sells unless they’re in the undercard of the top dogs!
That’s why now canelo goes against Munguía instead charlo
Pbc thought charlo won’t sell tickets
That’s a list of some pretty boring guys to lump Morell in with. But get your point.
Two hype jobs in Morrell Jr and Berlanga fighting to be the No1 Hype, Id watch that.
Morrel is too much for berlanga
Berlanga has a much better publicist than Morrell, whom not a lot of people are familiar with. Hate to sound funny, but if Morrell had Jake Paul as his promoter, he’d be either a household name and/or a very wealthy man!
Yes, Jake Paul would help him.
Nordic….I agree…Jake Paul has a powerful media presence.particularly among the casual fan.,.add an immense talent with that ….as in Morrell ..and you got something…
HE’s RIGHT!!!!
Morrell is right on this! Berlanga is basic and not special anywhere, easy work!
I find all this trash talk boring usually, but I have to admit how blunt he put it made me laugh
Just shut up and make the fight. Morrell has fought lesser fighters than Berlanga. This would show who is actually a contender and who is a pretender.
Why you not ask for Beterviev?
Berlanga truly sucks. Only a punchers chance in every fight.
Who is Morell and who has he beaten??
Maybe he should fight Benavidez first and see how he does against him.
Benavidez will never call out Morrell; too high risk/low reward. I would love to see a fight between the Equadorian & Cuban, but sadly Benavidez would probably move up to light heavyweight rather than fight Morrell.
Benavidez has already called out Morrel multiple times.
When was that?It was the other way around, Morrell called him out on numerous acçations, his dad said that Morrell needs to beat someone rated. Even after his last match, Morrell made a point of calling out both Benevidez and Canelo, I am not saying he beats them, but i am stating that people like yourself needs to stop lying.
Roots, Just look this interview up on YT: “DAVID BENAVIDEZ WARNS DAVID MORRELL JR. ON “EASIEST” BEATING; REVEALS MAJOR FLAW HE CAN EXPLOIT”
One of a ton of examples.
In reality Morell’s resume is not any better then Berlanga’s. Heck Berlanga may even have a slight edge in this one. (resume that is) Morell passes the eye test and I would pick him against Berlanga however he like Berlanga has not been in with anyone of note.
No, pete. Morrel is considered one of the best Cuban amateurs ever. If you look at the overall record then Berlanga is behind him.
Pete, you’re right however Berlanga looks like it’s just a matter of time before he’s beaten while Morell looks like he’s improving.
Morrell is the real deal. Compare amateur careers. And Morrell is calling him out but Berlanga will go no where near him. Berlanga’s people will not let him fight Morrell because they know he’s dangerous. I would expect Morrell to smoke him.
Morrell you have had 10 fights as a pro TEN FIGHTS! I don’t think that qualifies you to speak the bullshit you do.
Morrell would destroy Berlangita…
Morrell will beat Berlanga worse than Chris Brown beat Rihanna.
Berlanga should train and eat tacos in Mexico, thereby get a free pass on PEDs.
I think Morrell would starch Berlanga in under 3 rounds. I have Morrell #3, Benavidez #2, Canelo #1 at 168lbs.
Some criticism of Morrel’s bold talk here in the comments, yet nobody is picking Berlanga to win:)
Agree with David. Berlanga just doesn’t have it.
That being said the easiest fight for Canelo is Benavidez? Morrell? or Berlanga lol, guess which 1 Canelo will pick