Berlanga (20-0 16 KOs) rose to fame as his breakneck speed and destructive power led to an incredible feat of 16 KOs in the first round since his debut in June of 2018. 2016 to December 2020, and he won his first professional title in October 2021. The WBO NABO Super Average belt is vacant, decided by Marcelo Coceres in Las Vegas.
The 25-year-old Brooklyn star has been a big hit at the Big Apple, luring the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden with his loyal hometown and Puerto Rican support in his most recent battles. with Steve Rolls and Alexis Angulo. On those March and June nights, Berlanga defended his WBO NABO title with a unanimous decision win in ten innings to cement his lofty World ranking.
The ‘Chosen One’ comes in at 4th with the WBO and IBF and in 6th with the WBA and will return to the ring this summer as Berlanga, his coach and father Edgar Sr., Hearn and manager Keith Connolly charted his route to World Title glory and the fight he craves with undisputed super-middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez.
“I’m excited to begin my new journey with the world’s best advertiser, the legendary Eddie Hearn,” said Berlanga. “I am looking to build my legacy in the sport of boxing. I would like to thank my manager Keith Connolly and my father Edgar Berlanga Sr., who helped guide me to this amazing opportunity.
“I was looking for big fights and I knew signing with Matchroom was the right choice to get me where I wanted to be. I am humbled by this opportunity and I will give my all to become the best 168-pound athlete in the world. My main goal is to take down Canelo and refresh the biggest showdown in boxing – Mexico vs Puerto Rico.”
“I’m so glad I won the race for Edgar’s autograph,” Hearn said. “It’s no surprise that everyone wants to attract him – he has a huge fan base, he’s a real character and most importantly, he can do spectacular business on the internet. ring.
“Edgar wants to be world champion and the match he wants is Canelo Alvarez. We’re plotting a road map for him to take on Canelo, and Edgar is ready to take on the best of 168 lbs to prove he’s ready to meet the undisputed champion of the movie. classic blockbuster Mexico vs Puerto Rico.”
