About this episodeEdgar Berlanga reflects on his historic, high-impact fight against Canelo Alvarez, highlighting the mutual res…AI summary
Edgar Berlanga reflects on his historic, high-impact fight against Canelo Alvarez, highlighting the mutual respect earned and the record-breaking 650,000+ PPV sales. He outlines his strategic business moves, including equity ownership in Cisma Rum and Monkeybet, and his commitment to community mentorship through the CRF Foundation and local Bronx gyms.
Key takeaways 5
Fight Performance: Berlanga believes he fought the 'best version' of Canelo, causing frustration and forcing Canelo out of his comfort zone with aggressive tactics and trash talk.
Historic Impact: The fight generated over 650,000 pay-per-view buys and a $22 million gate, establishing Berlanga as a major draw and 'face of boxing' alongside Canelo.
Business Strategy: Berlanga is focusing on long-term wealth by taking equity stakes in companies like Cisma Rum (with Fat Joe) and Monkeybet, rather than just spending on material goods.
Community Roots: Coming from the Bronx projects, Berlanga is actively giving back to youth through the CRF Foundation (supporting kids with brain tumors) and supporting the Taitito Boxing Club in the Bronx.
Future Matchups: Berlanga identifies Jaime Munguia as his next target for a massive PPV fight at Madison Square Garden, believing it will replicate the success of the Canelo bout.
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“I fought the best version of himself and that's why he gave me so much respect... He was just grabbing me he hugged me tight and then he told me he was like uh he was just telling me you know he was like that I'm going to be a world champion and I'm going to be a superstar”
▶ 3:44Berlanga describing the post-fight interaction with Canelo Alvarez and the mutual respect earned.
“We made history bro over 650,000 pay-per-view BS... I think like a $22 million gate... I'm up there with Floyd you know like my fight with him”
▶ 7:54Berlanga citing the specific financial metrics that proved his drawing power in his first PPV fight.
“My first thing is like how can I like multiply this turn this this number right here how can I turn it to 30 40 50 you know million... I'm getting equity in these companies so when they when they blow up and they do sell you know we making a portion of that”
▶ 25:06Berlanga explaining his financial philosophy of building equity and long-term wealth rather than just spending earnings.
“I want to go to that gym and there's a whole bunch of kids bro there 9 years old 10 years old... they settled the beef and they sash squash the beef like that good”
▶ 22:30Berlanga describing his plan to support the Taitito Boxing Club in the Bronx, where boxing is used to resolve gang conflicts among youth.
Chapters & Sections (67)▼
0:00Interview with Edar Banga after Canelo Fightchapter4
0:00Interview with a Young Boxer in 2020
0:53Belinga's Upcoming Fight Against Canelo Alvarez
1:23Celebratory Message to a Boxer
1:55Interview with a Young Artist's Father
2:26Overcoming Doubters and Making History in Boxingchapter3
2:26Overcoming Doubters and Making History
2:58Sharing Idol Inspiration Before Fight
3:24Respect and Admiration in Boxing
4:19Boxer Reflects on Career and Past Fightchapter3
4:19Celebrity's Career Skyrocketed After High-Profile Fight
4:55Boxer Reflects on Fun and Dirty Boxing Match
5:23Boxer's Strategy and Mental Preparation
6:12Boxer Reflects on Recent Fightchapter3
6:12Argument and Insult Exchange
6:47Discussing a Recent Boxing Fight
7:10Athlete Receives Praise from Coach and Dad
7:43Boxer Reflects on Historic Pay-Per-View Fightchapter3
7:43Boxer Reflects on Historic Pay-Per-View Fight
8:20Discussion of Canelo's Fight Strategy
8:43Street Fight Erupts After Initial Knockdown
9:05Boxer Reflects on Loss and Future Rematchchapter4
9:05Boxer Reflects on Unexpected Punch
9:35Boxer Reflects on Fight Strategy and Opponent
10:01Reflection on Training and Fight Preparation
10:26Confidence in Upcoming Rematch
10:51Celebrity Boxing Match and Bad Blood Between Fighterschapter2
10:51Celebrity Endorsement and Bad Blood Discussion
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