“Could have finished in the third round”. Canelo was pleased with himself after fight vs Berlanga

Saul Canelo Alvarez successfully defended his WBC/WBA/WBO super middleweight titles tonight in Las Vegas, USA, defeating Edgar Berlanga. The Mexican won by unanimous decision of the judges (117-110, 119-109 and 119-109).

After the fight, Canelo said that he could have ended the fight in his favor in the third round.

Quote: “I did good. Now what they gonna say? I tried younger fighters, they always say I fought older fighters. They always talk. I’m the best fighter in the world … It could’ve been [over in the third] but Eddie slows me down and it works. I put on a great show for my people.

He said he respects me so much, he feels bad the way he acted. He did good … I got a little angry. I’m Mexican, man.

The victory means a lot. I feel great, I feel grateful. It’s an honour for me to represent my country on this day. Mexican Independence. I feel proud about it. Some people say that you don’t love me but guess what? You are here to support me. Viva Mexico, Cabrones!

I’m gonna rest, enjoy my family right now and then decide [what’s next].” Canelo said.

Recall: Terence Crawford and Turky Al-Sheikh were informed about the successful title defense that Canelo had made, and they started calling the Mexican to fight right during the mixed martial arts tournament.

Crawford was determined and was backed by a Saudi investor.