Edgar Berlanga has parted ways with Bob Arum and formed a new partnership with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing.
“I’m excited to start my new journey with the best promoter in the world, the legend Eddie Hearn,” Berlanga said.
“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 a 25-year-old super middleweight contender from New York. The boxer rose to prominence as he scored 16 consecutive first-round knockouts in his first 16 fights. However, he has slowed down in his last three fights. Most notably, he was suspended by the New York Athletic Commission after he appeared to bite his opponent, Roamer Alexis Angulo.
Following his most recent fight, Berlanga and Bob Arum’s Top Rank began to differ as to where the New York native would head next in his blossoming career. Ultimately, the two parties agreed to part ways. After reportedly meeting with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions and Al Haymon’s Premier Boxing Champions, Berlanga inked a deal with Matchroom Boxing. Eddie Hearn’s promotional imprint is currently home to John Ryder, Diego Pacheco, Aaron Bowen and Billy Joe Saunders. Not to mention, Eddie Hearn has developed a strong bond with the undisputed super middleweight champion Saul Canelo Alvarez.
“I am delighted to have won the race for Edgar’s signature. It is no surprise that everyone wanted to snap him up — he has a great fan base, he is a real character and most importantly, he can do the business in spectacular fashion in the ring,” Hearn said.
“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.”
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20-0 (16KOs) Super-Middleweight star @EdgarBerlangaJr has inked promotional terms with @MatchroomBoxing ?
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— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) February 14, 2023
