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Terence Crawford reacts to Canelo's performance against Edgar Berlanga with a clear message

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez outboxed Edgar Berlanga en route to a near shutout on the scoreboards in Las Vegas.

Fans turned out on Mexican Independence Day for Alvarez's 66th professional fight. In the end, it was a routine victory in which the tough Berlanga didn't cause much trouble. With this performance, he retains his WBA, WBO and WBC belts.

After the fight, Canelo declared that he was the best in the world.

“I did well. What will they say now? I tried younger fighters, they always say I fought older fighters. They always talk. I'm the best fighter in the world… It could have been [over in the third] but Eddie slows me down and it works. I give my people a great show.

He said he respected me so much that he felt bad about his behavior. He did well… I got a little mad. I'm Mexican, man.

The victory means a lot to me. I feel great, I'm grateful. It's an honor to represent my country on this day. Mexican independence. I'm proud of it. Some people say you don't love me, but you know what? You're here to support me. Viva Mexico, Cabrones!

I will rest, enjoy time with my family and then decide [what’s next].”

The man many consider to be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Terence Crawford, watched the fight closely.

The 36-year-old from Omaha has been demanding the fight for about a year now and was able to easily close the gap in the crowd recently by making his debut at super welterweight, two weight classes below the one Canelo currently dominates.

Towards the end of the fight, Crawford reiterated his desire by posting on social media: “Put me in the game, coach” – obviously convinced that he poses a much greater challenge than Berlanga.

There is a general feeling that Crawford may consider retirement if he doesn't win the fight. Canelo has made it clear he will listen to offers and it is likely that one will soon arrive from the American's big backers in Saudi Arabia.

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