“What he’s done in his last few outings is show that he’s not just a good fighter, he’s a very good fighter. He’s an elite fighter,” Kellerman said of Hitchins. “Now the question is, can he become a great warrior?”
“I just feel like Zuffa sees my career the way I want to see my career,” Hitchins said. “I want a promoter to scream. I’m the best in the world. Pound for pound.”
“Edgar began his career with 16 straight knockouts that captured the public’s imagination,” Kellerman said. “No matter who they put you in, it’s hard to do.”
“He was really the victim of his own success. He had almost no professional experience. Now he is put in more difficult situations and has to figure it out right away.”
Kellerman also referred to Berlanga going the distance with Canelo Alvarez. “It’s very hard to do. It shows a level of character,” he said. “Is the search-and-destroy guy still in there. It’s going to be interesting to watch.”
“I think it’s time for me to bring that old Edgar back,” said Berlanga. “It doesn’t have to be first round, but just to break people’s faces. To put them on streaks.”
“They are important pieces. Important bricks in the wall,” Kellerman said. “Most professional fighters can walk down the street and not be recognized. That’s about to change.”
Some fans’ reaction to X focused on Kellerman’s tone during the exchange.
“Boy Max trying hard to sell theses mfs” – @Wxggxvxllx
“Max is a salesman” – @CashmereStar
“We are sick to death of maximum ABSOLUTE SHILL” — @SportsAgent11
“16 KOs against taxi drivers, what is #Berlanga’s record against Elites???” — @Peso_Lex
“Max is fiddling with his notes. Probably never heard of either guy.” — @Jimsuts17
“Jeez man” – @dexter13883
Both fighters are expected to debut under the Zuffa banner later this year.
