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Berlanga: Canelo Will Knock Out Mbilli
12 Aug
Summary
- Berlanga believes Canelo Alvarez will stop Christian Mbilli before their fight ends.
- He cited Mbilli's struggle against an injured Derevyanchenko as proof of his weakness.
- Berlanga experienced Canelo's power firsthand in a 2024 fight.
Edgar Berlanga, a 168-pound contender, has shared his prediction for the upcoming bout between Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli on October 31st. Berlanga firmly believes that Alvarez will secure a stoppage victory over the undefeated Mbilli. He expressed skepticism about Mbilli's overall capabilities, describing him as merely a fighter with good conditioning who throws many punches.
Berlanga's assessment is particularly influenced by Mbilli's past performance against Sergiy Derevyanchenko. He noted that Derevyanchenko, fighting with a torn biceps and only one effective arm, nearly defeated Mbilli. This, according to Berlanga, indicates a deficiency in Mbilli's ring awareness and ability to capitalize on opponent's weaknesses.
Having personally experienced Canelo Alvarez's formidable power and pace in a 2024 fight, Berlanga suggests Mbilli will face an immense challenge. He highlighted Alvarez's effective counter-punching, contrasting it with Mbilli's volume punching style. Berlanga anticipates that Mbilli's offensive approach may prove ineffective against Alvarez's superior accuracy.
