Edgar Berlanga will now sign with Matchroom Boxing as Berlanga had a short-run as a free agent since leaving industry-giant Top Rank Inc., but has opted to land with Eddie Hearn’s promotional outfit.
The deal will place Edgar Berlanga on the same network as Canelo Alvarez, the Mexican superstar, who Berlanga has been lobbying to fight dating back to 2020.
“I’m excited to start my new journey with the best promoter in the world, the legend Eddie Hearn,” said Berlanga. “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."
Berlanga is best known for his rapid start in the sport in which he recorded 16 straight first-round knockouts. Since then Berlanga has had four consecutive unanimous decision victories with his last fight against Roamer Angulo seeing the prizefighter suspended for the rest of 2022 due to biting his opponent.
“I’m looking for the big fights 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,” said Berlanga. “I’m excited to start my new journey with the best promoter in the world, the legend Eddie Hearn.”
It is rather clear that a big talking point in landing Berlanga was a potential to face Canelo Alvarez.
“Edgar wants to be a World champion 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,” Matchroom Boxing CEO, Eddie Hearn. . “It is no surprise that everyone wanted to snap him up – he has a great fanbase, he is a real character and most importantly, he can do the business in spectacular fashion in the ring.”
No word on when Berlanga will debut for Matchroom Boxing.
