While Berlanga has spoken confidently about future opponents, Butler made it clear his attention is locked on the task in front of him. He believes a victory would create far bigger opportunities than anything he has experienced to this point.

Discussing the fight, Butler explained that respect remains despite the pre-fight talk.

“I’m excited because the fight is coming up on Sunday night and I think we both are excited to be back in the ring. I don’t hate Berlanga, man. I respect him for his person and his personality and for the boxer he is. But I think, and I know, I’m better than him. So that’s what I want to show,” said Butler to Fighthype.

“If I beat Berlanga, a lot of doors are going to open for me. I don’t want to look past Berlanga like he does. He talks to fight Eubank in November, fight Munguia, fight, fight, fight. I want to get the victory. I’m a puncher, and I’m going to hurt him if I have the opportunity. I’m going to knock him out.”

The fight represents a major opportunity for Butler, who has been cast as the underdog entering the contest. A win over Berlanga would immediately put his name into conversations for bigger fights in the super middleweight division. A loss would leave him searching for another path back into contention.