Caleb Plant offers some guidance to Edgar Berlanga ahead of his upcoming bout with Canelo Alvarez on September 14th. Plant recommends that Berlanga should keep his focus on Canelo and avoid distractions, a lesson learned from a recent press conference incident in Los Angeles.
At the press conference, Berlanga got into a verbal exchange with Plant, who was present in the audience. This interaction led to Canelo unexpectedly stepping in to support Plant. Berlanga, boasting a record of 22-0 with 17 knockouts, seems to be grappling with distractions following the confirmation of the fight against Canelo, possibly fueled by criticisms questioning his worthiness of the title shot and chances of winning.
Berlanga is scheduled to challenge Canelo for the WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight titles at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 14th. Viewers can catch the event live on PBS Prime Video and DAZN PPV.
Plant voiced his concerns about Berlanga’s focus, commenting, “He needs to concentrate on the task at hand as he has a tough challenge ahead and appears to be distracted.” Plant also raised eyebrows at Berlanga’s sudden rise to the top spot by the WBA after defeating Padraig McCrory in February.
Plant highlighted Berlanga’s potential lack of experience at this competitive level and stressed the importance of staying focused. He also criticized Canelo’s decision to face Berlanga given his contentious ranking.
Berlanga has been commended for his striking power but criticized for his ability to take hits and strategic acumen in the ring. Plant underscored the significance of Berlanga bringing more than just power to the fight, emphasizing the need for tactical awareness.
In conclusion, Plant’s message to Berlanga is clear: concentrate on Canelo and steer clear of distractions that could hinder his preparation for the impending match.
