Edgar Berlanga (23-1, 18 KOs) is ready to face Hamzah Sheeraz (21-0-1, 17 KOs) on July 12 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. Their tremendous middleweight bout will function a WBC eliminator on this intriguing The Ring III card. As we construct as much as battle night time, listed here are the final three opponents of “The Chosen One.”
Edgar Berlanga vs Hamzah Sheeraz Confirmed for July 12 in Queens
Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz – March 15, 2025
Simply earlier than the Austin Williams vs. Patrice Volny fundamental occasion on March 15 in Orlando, Berlanga confronted Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz. “The Chosen One” scored a fast knockdown, and that was the start of the top.
Ortiz was quickly knocked down once more, following a flurry of hooks. Ortiz made it to his toes however fell into the ropes following a well-timed left hook, which prompted the referee to step in and wave the battle off, awarding Berlanga the first-round TKO victory.
Saul Alvarez – September 14, 2024
On September 14, 2024, at T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas, Berlanga received the chance he craved: a showdown in opposition to Canelo Alvarez.
It was a comparatively quiet begin to the battle earlier than Canelo landed a left hook within the third, knocking Berlanga down. “The Chosen One” recovered properly and made it out of the spherical. Berlanga confirmed bravery all through the remainder of the battle, however Canelo remained in management, profitable the exchanges in most rounds.
The scorecard mirrored the dominance of the Mexican. Two judges had it 118-109, whereas one had it 117-110. Regardless of shedding, Berlanga acquired widespread reward for the braveness he confirmed.
Edgar Berlanga vs Padraig McCrory – February 24, 2024
Berlanga had gone 5 fights with out a KO victory earlier than going through Padraig McCrory in Orlando. After a quiet opening two rounds, “The Chosen One” started to seek out his opponent extra frequently. Within the fourth spherical, McCrory was shocked with a well-timed left hook.
Berlanga elevated the strain from this level and started to stroll his opponent down. This enhance in strain finally led to the stoppage within the sixth spherical, with Berlanga touchdown a giant proper hand, knocking the Belfast native down. Subsequently, the towel was thrown in, and the referee waved the battle off, awarding Berlanga the stoppage victory.
