On March 15, Edgar Berlanga (23-1, 18 KOs) made his return to the ring towards Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz (20-1-1, 16 KOs) on the undercard of Austin “Ammo” Williams vs Patrice Volny. “The Chosen One” regardless of overcoming a bout of flu within the build-up to the battle, made fast work of his opponent, stopping him within the opening spherical to win the vacant WBO NABO tremendous middleweight title. Instantly after the win, Berlanga made it clear the calibre of fights he desires to face.
Edgar Berlanga Defeats Gonzalez-Ortiz and Reveals ‘Hit Listing’
Berlanga Talks Potential Opponents
Berlanga confronted heavy criticism earlier than the battle as a result of calibre of his opponent. A fast knockout was anticipated, and “The Chosen One” delivered—dropping Gonzalez-Ortiz with a left hook. Although his opponent beat the depend, Berlanga unleashed a sequence of hooks, forcing referee Chris Younger to step in after one other large left hook sealed the stoppage.
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It has been extensively reported that Berlanga is now a free agent following this win in Orlando. Regardless of him leaving Matchroom, Eddie Hearn joined Berlanga within the ring following the co-main occasion. The Brooklyn native rapidly revealed he solely desires to face the most effective: “Jaime Munguia, Jermall Charlo, Caleb Plant and Canelo [Alvarez],” Berlanga informed Chris Mannix contained in the ring, when discussing who he desires to battle.
Hearn additionally had his say on who Berlanga ought to face subsequent, describing a possible battle towards Caleb Plant as a “sensible battle.” The 28-year-old Puerto Rican nationwide rapidly grabbed the mic and shouted “f—ok Plant” 4 straight instances.
Edgar Berlanga Profession Recapped
Edgar Berlanga made an ideal begin to his skilled profession, knocking out his first 16 opponents within the first spherical earlier than Demond Nicholson turned the primary fighter to final the total 12 rounds.
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Following some comfy but underwhelming performances, the Puerto Rican nationwide knocked out Padraig McCrory within the sixth spherical. He then acquired the battle he craved towards Canelo Alvarez and regardless of a courageous efficiency, he was crushed by a unanimous resolution, with the decide’s scorecards studying 118-109 x2 and 117-110.
At Large Struggle Weekend, we hope for Plant-Berlanga.
