Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga were separated by security during a tense bout

Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga had to be separated after a heated confrontation at a press event, heightening anticipation for their fight on September 14.

The two boxers, who are set to face each other in a highly anticipated bout, engaged in a verbal exchange that almost escalated into a physical altercation at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Security intervened to prevent the situation from getting out of hand.

Canelo, the reigning super middleweight champion, taunted Berlanga during the face-off, dismissing his opponent’s abilities and predicting an eighth-round knockout.

“You hit like my son,” quipped Alvarez, confident in his skills and experience. “Eight rounds – mark my words. I’m not going to have any mercy.”

Berlanga, an undefeated contender with a reputation for early knockouts, fired back at Alvarez, promising a tough fight.

“I’m the type of fighter who comes to fight. I’m not going to run,” Berlanga said. “This is going to be a shootout. We’re looking to take each other out.”

This confrontation is reminiscent of past tensions Alvarez had with opponents such as Caleb Plant and Billy Joe Saunders.

Both fighters challenged Alvarez before their fights and both paid the price in the ring.

Alvarez is looking to return to knockout form after several decision wins and a loss to Dmitry Bivol.

His recent victories over top fighters such as Gennadiy Golovkin and Jaime Munguia have cemented his status, but the Mexican champion is determined to make a statement against Berlanga.

The odds are heavily in Alvarez’s favor, with bookmakers listing him as a strong favourite.

However, Berlanga is determined to defy expectations and make his mark in the world of boxing.

The upcoming fight promises to be an exciting encounter, with both fighters looking to prove themselves.

As the date approaches, fans are excited to see if Alvarez can keep his knockout promise or if Berlanga will rise to the challenge and pull off an upset.