By: Sean Crose
Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing on this positive Tuesday: “Edgar Berlanga has signed a multi-fight deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom.” Thus ends the hypothesis of the place 20-0 tremendous middleweight Berlanga, who had earlier fought beneath Bob Arum’s Top Rank banner, would take his appreciable abilities. “The 25 year old Brooklyn star,” the press launch continues, “has been a huge hit in the Big Apple, packing 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 nights in March and June, Berlanga defended his WBO NABO title with unanimous decision wins over ten rounds to cement his lofty world rankings.”
Berlanga seems to be happy with how issues have finally labored out since leaving Top Rank. “I’m excited to start my new journey with the best promoter in the world, the legend Eddie Hearn,” he mentioned. “I’m looking to build my legacy in the sport of boxing. I want to thank my manager Keith Connolly and my father Edgar Berlanga Sr. who were instrumental in guiding me towards this amazing opportunity. ” One purpose Berlanga has chosen to signal with Matchroom appears to be one Canelo Alvarez.
“I’m looking for the big fights,” Berlanga mentioned, “and I know signing with Matchroom was the right choice to get me to where I want to go. I’m humbled by this opportunity, and I will dedicate myself into becoming the best 168 pounder in the world. My main goal is to the land the Canelo fight and renew the greatest rivalry in boxing – Mexico vs Puerto Rico.”
Hearn has indicated he’d be joyful to paved the way for Berlanga to sq. off with pink haired legend Canelo sooner or later. “Edgar wants to be a world champion,” he mentioned, “and the fight he wants is Canelo Alvarez. We are plotting a route for him to land that showdown with Canelo, and Edgar is ready to take on the best of the 168lbs division to prove he is ready to meet the undisputed champion in classic Mexico vs. Puerto Rico blockbuster.”
