How did Berlanga suddenly leap over Christian Mbilli in the WBA rankings???

[ShoulderRoll]

Because Berlanga is in Canelo`s plans, not Mbilli.

Leaving Canelo out of it, the fight that should have been enforced is Morrell vs Mbilli. Not Morrell vs Berlanga.

Instead of mandating what would have been a good fight for the fans they mandate a far lesser one.

[dan-b]

Leaving Canelo out of it, the fight that should have been enforced is Morrell vs Mbilli. Not Morrell vs Berlanga.

Instead of mandating what would have been a good fight for the fans they mandate a far lesser one.

It's favouritism towards fighters based in North America with high profile promoters.

[YoungManRumble]

Manila envelope full of cash

[ShoulderRoll]

It's favouritism towards fighters based in North America with high profile promoters.

But Mbilli is also based in North America and promoted by Eye Of The Tiger Management, which has an association with Top Rank.

In this case it is the English promoter Eddie Hearn who appears to have slipped an envelope of money to the WBA.

[Jsmooth9876]

Leaving Canelo out of it, the fight that should have been enforced is Morrell vs Mbilli. Not Morrell vs Berlanga.

Instead of mandating what would have been a good fight for the fans they mandate a far lesser one.

You don't have to worry, Berlanga is never fighting Morrel anyway because his name has now been mentioned as a possible opponent for Canelo. He'll go years without facing anyone considered a challenge if that's what it takes to not blow a chance at the Canelo payday.

[ShoulderRoll]

You don't have to worry, Berlanga is never fighting Morrel anyway because his name has now been mentioned as a possible opponent for Canelo. He'll go years without facing anyone considered a challenge if that's what it takes to not blow a chance at the Canelo payday.

I’ll be completely disgusted if Canelo fights Berlanga. That’s a terrible choice of opponent given all the options available.

[PBR Streetgang]

It's always interesting to see the competition between the WBA and WBC to see who is the scummiest sanctioning body. They have different approaches to their sleeziness but both are equally effective in demonstrating it.

[kiaba360]

I’ll be completely disgusted if Canelo fights Berlanga. That’s a terrible choice of opponent given all the options available.

If Canelo decides to fight three times, a Berlanga fight is more tolerable.

[ShoulderRoll]

If Canelo decides to fight three times, a Berlanga fight is more tolerable.

Berlanga would be ok as a 3rd fight to be squeezed in at the end of the year around December.

But not as a fight on either of the two traditional Mexican holiday weekends. In my opinion.

[crimsonfalcon07]

Could have something to do with the fact that Mbilli has almost certainly gotten the call to face Morrell on at least two occasions from the WBA and turned them down, as per WBA rules. He doesn't want that smoke.