Edgar Berlanga on Crawford vs. Canelo: “Be Himself” and fight with confidence

Edgar Berlanga believes Terence Crawford can defeat the undisputed super -middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez by “being himself” and fighting with “trust” on September 13. He cannot be intimidated by Canelo (63-2-2, 39 COs).

Crawford’s challenges at 168

The problem it will make for Crawford (41-0, 31 COs) difficult to win is the weight jump without testing itself in the 168 pounds, age and inactivity. He may be young for 38, but it is still an advanced age for a fighter. He is not sure about Crawford’s ability to handle the size and power of Canelo.

What Terence is for him is that he did not fight with any elite or A-level fighters by Israail Madrimov. It was an A-level fighter, and Crawford almost lost him. He took more punishment in the fight than in any other during his career.

“He has to go there and fight against him. Crawford has to go in there and do what to do, ‘said Edgar Berlanga Fight Hub TV About what Terence Crawford should do against Canelo Alvarez. “He has to go in there and be Crawford. Show his IQ. Show him why he is an undisputed world champion and goes there with confidence. That’s all it is. ‘

Berlanga’s advice is perfect. Crawford cannot be upset at the moment he shares the ring with the legend, Canelo, and treats him as if he were an ordinary opponent. The mistake Edgar made was that he showed Alvarez too much respect in the first 11 rounds. When he finally fought his fight in Round 12, he was too far behind and could not compensate on the lost ground.

Crawford’s weight jumping impact

“It’s a great weight difference – a great weight jump. It can be a difference in the fight. It’s as if I’m jumping to heavyweight. I will feel the power and the size difference. He must be himself. If he loses, we will all know that he has jumped two weight classes to be good. He tests himself against a big fighter, “Berlanga said of Crawford.

That’s the good thing Terence is going for for him. Even if he loses against Canelo, he will not take the same flame of fans as if he was beaten at 154 or 147. He literally has nothing to lose and everything to earn in this battle. The one who will take a big career hit if he is defeated is Canelo. He has the size, power and experience benefit. So, he’s supposed to win.