As BoxingScene.com first reported earlier right now, Edgar Berlanga has signed a multi-fight take care of Eddie Hearn and Matchroom.
Berlanga (20-0 16 KOs) shot to fame with a run of 16 first spherical KOs from his debut in June 2016 to December 2020, and he landed his first professional title in October 2021 choosing up the vacant WBO NABO Tremendous-Middleweight belt, decisioning Marcelo Coceres in Las Vegas.
“I’m excited to begin my new journey with the perfect promoter on the earth, the legend Eddie Hearn,” mentioned Berlanga. “I’m trying to construct my legacy within the sport of boxing. I wish to thank my supervisor Keith Connolly and my father Edgar Berlanga Sr. who have been instrumental in guiding me in the direction of this wonderful alternative.
“I’m on the lookout for the massive fights and I do know signing with Matchroom was the fitting option to get me to the place I wish to go. I’m humbled by this chance, and I’ll dedicate myself into turning into the perfect 168 pounder on the earth. My fundamental objective is to the land the Canelo combat and renew the best rivalry in boxing – Mexico vs Puerto Rico.”
The 25 yr outdated Brooklyn boxer has been an enormous hit within the Massive Apple, packing the Hulu Theater at Madison Sq. Backyard along with his loyal hometown and Puerto Rican help in his most up-to-date battles with Steve Rolls and Alexis Angulo. On these nights in March and June, Berlanga defended his WBO NABO title with unanimous choice wins over ten rounds to cement his lofty world rankings.
‘The Chosen One’ sits at #4 with the WBO and IBF and at #6 with the WBA and can return to the ring this summer time as Berlanga, his coach and father Edgar Sr., Hearn and supervisor Keith Connolly plot his path to a world title and the combat he craves with undisputed tremendous middleweight ruler Canelo Alvarez.
“I’m delighted to have gained the race for Edgar’s signature,” mentioned Hearn. “It’s no shock that everybody wished to snap him up – he has an important fanbase, he’s an actual character and most significantly, he can do the enterprise in spectacular style within the ring.
“Edgar needs to be a world champion and the combat he needs is Canelo Alvarez. We’re plotting a route for him to land that showdown with Canelo, and Edgar is able to tackle the perfect of the 168lbs division to show he is able to meet the undisputed champion in traditional Mexico vs. Puerto Rico blockbuster.”
