Berlanga (20-0 16 KOs) shot to fame when his blistering pace and devastating energy led to an astonishing 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.
The 25 12 months outdated Brooklyn star has been an enormous hit within the Massive Apple, packing the Hulu Theater at Madison Sq. Backyard together 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 determination 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 World title glory and the struggle he craves with undisputed Tremendous-Middleweight ruler Canelo Alvarez.
“I’m excited to begin my new journey with the most effective promoter on the earth, the legend Eddie Hearn,” mentioned Berlanga. “I’m seeking to construct my legacy within the sport of boxing. I need to thank my supervisor Keith Connolly and my father Edgar Berlanga Sr. who have been instrumental in guiding me in direction of this superb alternative.
“I’m in search of the large fights and I do know signing with Matchroom was the appropriate option to get me to the place I need to go. I’m humbled by this chance, and I’ll dedicate myself into changing into the most effective 168 pounder on the earth. My principal objective is to the land the Canelo struggle and renew the best rivalry in boxing – Mexico vs Puerto Rico.”
“I’m delighted to have gained the race for Edgar’s signature,” mentioned Hearn. “It’s no shock that everybody needed to snap him up – he has a fantastic 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 struggle 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 most effective of the 168lbs division to show he is able to meet the undisputed champion in traditional Mexico vs. Puerto Rico blockbuster.”
