Edgar Berlanga's performance against Canelo Alvarez revealed that he is not a warrior, hence Hamzah Sheeraz refers to his "empty can" in terms of courage. Sheeraz (21-0-1, 17 KOs) says he got up and decided to "box" the Mexican star when Canelo felled Berlanga (23-1, 18 KOs) in the third round. Sheeraz Views the Surrender by Berlanga Hamzah thinks it's evidence Edgar lacks "substance." If he had believed in himself, he would have stood up and been ready to go on his shield with Alvarez. Berlanga acted in the reverse. Regarding his presentation to the media, he finds the Brooklyn, New York native to "delusional" about how he presents a heroic picture of himself. He gives himself the impression of a battle hero instead of a fighter who turned himself in cowardly manner. Sheeraz confronts Berlanga in the 12-round main event on July 12, at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. For supporters, the battle is considered as a 50-50 one. The truth is that he loved Canelo far too much. Hamzah Sheeraz, describing why Edgar Berlanga lost to Canelo Alvarez last September, used his arm [injury] as boxing excuse. Ring Magazine He sensed the power when he dropped [by Canelo]. He is an empty can as, had there have been any substance in him, he would have gotten up and disappeared with Canelo. He would have done instead without trying to box. Looking back, he could have prevailed if he had applied the same diligence in the 12th round. Still, the confidence lacking was evident. Hamzah sensed the same thing. Berlanga just quit after the knockdown in round three and gave Canelo too much respect. Berlanga battled valiantly in the 12th round, yet from rounds 1 through 11 he appeared to be in survival mode. He seemed to have no faith in his chin to trade bombs with Canelo and not want to be knocked unconscious. There is no war; only illusion. "You've given it your all even if you go out on your shield when you're fighting someone like Canelo," Sheeraz said. "He [Berlanga] believes he stood there and engaged in war with him, but the proof exists otherwise. There was not war raging there. He caught Canelo with a few decent strokes. Regarding him and Canelo, he is obviously delusional about that. Berlanga chose not to fight aggressively even though he had youth, size, and power advantage. It could have been a different story if he’d ruthlessly fought Canelo. “He knocks Edgar Berlanga out,” said Hamzah when asked how he can take advantage of the opportunity on July 12th.