Im humbled by this opportunity, and I will dedicate myself into becoming the best 168 pounder in the world. I dont know. 'I will be watching,' she said, according to People. Every time I reach in or throw He initially resisted. As Berlanga progresses to bigger fights, more will be asked of him inside the ring. In 2019, Coceres (30-2-1, 16 KOs), 30, of Argentina, traveled to Los Angeles for his first fight in the United States and got knocked out in the 11th round challenging then-super middleweight world titleholder Billy Joe Saunders. How a wish as a kid became Seniesa Estrada's life -- and saved her father's 23d Michael Rothstein Edgar Berlanga, Josue Vargas to fight on Madison Square Garden card on Dec. 14 Berlanga actually appeared on that Vegas show, which produced his sixteenth consecutive first-round knockoutand his last win inside the distance. We have a game plan for Saturday and were going to execute it like I always do, said Berlanga, who is trained by Andre Rozier. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. Im getting the experience I need, four fights in eight months. Bosch. I knocked the dude out so fast. Berlanga used his power for the first time as a professional on April 29, 2016. This makes him an intimidating prospect in the stacked 168-pound division. super middleweight Edgar Berlanga Rolls (21-2, 12 KOs) presented a moving target, forcing Berlanga to attempt to cut off the ring. There was no such danger for Berlanga on Saturday against another veteran opponent, but it's apparent that as his competition stiffens, Berlanga will need to develop along with it. How would that be for the baby? Markian Hawryluk and Kevin Van Valkenburg, Zayas puts LaVallais on the ropes with flurry (0:40), Berlanga shows holes in decision win over Rolls, Garcia, trainer Goossen part ways, sources say. Berlanga appears to be pleased with how things have ultimately worked out since leaving Top Rank. Hes still young and could use his recent poor performances and critiques from them, like this one, to fuel him towards championship greatness. Berlanga had a 13-year youth advantage over the 38-year-old Angulo and seemed in perfect health. He said hed cry on his way to the gym. That said, Berlanga is both American Edgar Berlanga signs multi-fight deal with Matchroom with hope for The Chosen One sits at #4 with the WBO and IBF and at #6 with the WBA and will return to the ring this summer as Berlanga, his trainer and father Edgar Sr, Hearn and manager Keith Connolly plot his route to world title glory and the fight he craves with undisputed super middleweight ruler Canelo Alvarez. Edgar Berlanga underwent surgery Wednesday in Stamford, Connecticut, to repair a torn left biceps and will be sidelined for approximately three months, manager Keith Connolly told ESPN. That takes a lot of courage. Just imagine when you hit 23, 24, 25, how when your man strength comes in its going to be ridiculous.'. The Puerto Rican super middleweight from Brooklyn, NY, had many believing he was the divisions version of Mike Tyson, but he might not even be Jeff Left Hook Lacy. Personally, I like Andre Rozier as a trainer but you cannot have two guys giving instructions in a 60-second time period between rounds. As you saw from the sold-out crowd, the kid is a star. Im humbled by this opportunity, and I will dedicate myself into becoming the best 168 pounder in the world. He fights for a whole lot more than $100 these days. But you know Atlas definitely isnt Tysons biggest fan. Berlanga(20-0, 16 KOs) didnt just beat his first 16 opponents. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. You dont give up: George Foreman refused to be counted out, Davis-Garcia ticket sales among highest in Nevada boxing history, Megafight draws sports elite, celebrities PHOTOS, Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia make weight, promise destruction, Gervonta Davis found refuge and future under Calvin Ford. Berlanga ,needs a better trainer .has potential to many people in his corner and needs to work on his defense big time!! After the fight, his face was a mess, and he received fortunate scores from the judges. Although he probably should have been disqualified when it seemed to take an entire security to stop him from breaking Bothas arm at the end of the first round. Divisional rankings: Where do Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia land after their megafight? Any boxer could look bad fighting with one arm, but that excuse didnt hold up against Steve Rolls in March 2022. Solid fundamentals and a good team around him!! Boxing is a marathon not a sprint, he says, and he trusts in his trajectory. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images). Edgar Berlanga is one young force in the sport, who has come into the limelight really quickly. At 23 years old, Berlanga is still not in his physical prime, which is scary. He was hurt already. And thats a good point about Berlanga being basically 3-0 now. Edgar Berlanga is boxings Brooklyn-born celebrity attraction "Every time I reach in or throw something, he'd pull back and was running the whole fight. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Back to Berlangathe fighter that comes to mind for me is Shannon Briggs. I liked it, I just hated the process of going to the gym. graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his In March a little more. Dazzling: The Normal People star teamed the number with a coordinated maxi skirt which donned a bow detail around the high waist, Stunning: She turned up the heat by putting on a leggy display through a racy thigh high split and elevated her frame in a pair of strappy heels, Amazing: Daisy oozed confidence in the stunning outfit which cascaded behind her as she walked up the famous stairs at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. NBA. His prowess is too much to handle for his opponents, for obvious reasons. Sure, Berlanga would have liked to keep the first-round KO streak rolling, but he said he was fine going the distance. My mother and father are both Puerto Rican and I have four siblings, two sisters and two brothers. "The plan is to come back June 11 at The Garden on Puerto Rican Parade weekend. The pioneering heart operation that only takes an hour and doesn't leave a scar is performed on first Briton. If Rolls had more power he could of knocked out Belanga who has awful defensive skills, Edgar needs to work on his overall boxing skills, Maybe hire Zayas trainer, go to Puerto Rico and train and stop listening to the guys in Brooklyn who are telling you your great because you knocked out 16 bums. Boxing isnt a beauty contest, but it sure looked like Angulo beat up Berlanga. With the voices that have come and gone, Berlangas confidence has gone along with it, and frustration lies in its wake. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Pregnant Rihanna looks like a bride in elaborate white dress as she FINALLY Anne Hathaway brings back the Versace safety pin dress at the Met Gala three decades after Liz Hurley Bill's in Vogue! Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Im ferocious, Im vicious, man. The super middleweight contender has stopped all 16 of his opponents in the first round, a run that has created a palpable buzz around him. He truly needs a new corner. She has served as the Met Gala's chairwoman since 1994 and continues to serve look after look at every event. WBC: Bivol not eligible for belt due to sanctions, Diaz surrenders to New Orleans police after brawl, Paul launches series for up-and-coming boxers, Ramirez to defend WBO title vs. Shimizu in July, IBA upset by 'rogue' boxing group as U.S. quits, Sources: Anderson-Kossobutskiy to meet July 1. Berlangas next opponent is Lanell Bellows. Tennis legend, 41, debuts her new baby bump as she and husband Alexis Met Gala 2023 recap: Rihanna, Dua Lipa and Margot Robbie party the night away after stars stunned on the red Florence Pugh debuts a SHAVED HEAD at her first Met Gala: Actress creates a buzz with dramatic new look as Kendall Jenner frees the nipple in a VERY revealing bodysuit to party with new beau Bad Bunny as braless Aubrey Plaza returns to the Met Gala for the first time in a decade with a stunning Stella McCarthy cutout Emily Ratajkowski sets pulses racing in a busty sheer black corset dress as she heads to the Met Gala's Baring it all! Coceres lone stoppage loss was Saunders and Berlanga made no secret that even if he was OK going the distance with Nicholson, hes coming for a KO on Saturday. The Brooklyn, New York, native began his professional career with an astounding streak of 16 first-round knockouts and has his sights set on eventual super middleweight supremacy. He should watch Zayas performance and at least try to find a jab before moving up in competition. Questions ahead of Paul vs. Diaz: Can Diaz box? Thinking of James Kirkland with your comment.. More credit needs to be given to Steve Rolls, he boxed a great fight and I actually had it 95-95. Edgar Berlanga His last 3 fights have done way more for him than the previous 16 all combined. No fire, no combinations, no cutting off the ring, moving like he was stuck in mud, tentative, eating jabs and not jabbing enough himself. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Boxing and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Nuestras mquinas expendedoras inteligentes completamente personalizadas por dentro y por fuera para su negocio y lnea de productos nicos. On Saturday, June 11, Edgar Berlanga bled from his nose, sported a swollen right eye, and looked to struggle to close his bloody mouth. "I give myself a 'C' tonight," Berlanga said after the fight. It just grew in me. In his last fight in July against Eric Moon, Berlanga pummeled Moon to the canvas with successive right hooks. I bought a little outfit. Maquinas vending ultimo modelo, con todas las caracteristicas de vanguardia para locaciones de alta demanda y gran sentido de estetica. Edgar Berlanga: Fighting for my family I wanted to be a kid at the park. Were not going to the scorecards. The unbeaten super middleweight links up with Eddie Hearn. Edgar Berlanga and his team know the streak is going to end. Either way he should hold his head up high. 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. Hi Lucy, I remember those comments from Teddy Atlas about Tyson. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. David Morrell Jr. resides in Minneapolis, but his fighting style is perfect for Las Vegas, where hell fight for the first time Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. What happens when a boxer kills his opponent? I didnt announce that yet, but now Im announcing it. Expect fireworks like always. With an immaculate track record of 16 wins and 0 losses, The Chosen One walks into every fight as a favorite. Boxing promoter Top Rank and the boxing world at large threw a lot of hype on the 25-year-olds shoulders after he started his career 16-0, with 16 first-round knockouts. As for Berlanga, he was very ordinary. (Erik Verduzco / Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco, Edgar Berlanga speaks during a press conference at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. After time in prison and children's deaths, Quinton Randall fights on with hope, Patrick Mahomes Welcomes Le'Veon Bell to Chiefs After RB Agrees to Contract, Regis Prograis is pissed his name isn't spoken alongside Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez, Clay Collard tests positive for COVID-19, out of Lomachenko vs. Lopez undercard, Tyson Fury claims he's not fighting Deontay Wilder in a trilogy bout. The pairing started ET. Its an attitude he cultivated while growing up in Brooklyns Bushwick neighborhood. Edgar Berlanga I already knew I had it in me. Good Luck Kid!!! Okay, I would agree with that, he did win a few tough fights. I'm fashionably late, baby! If all goes well, Berlanga, a Puerto Rican from Brooklyn, New York, would return to fight Dec. 11 for a hometown fight at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in the co-feature of Vasiliy Lomachenkos next bout, followed by his first fight in Puerto Rico in March, and culminating with a main event at Madison Square Garden in June on the weekend of the annual Puerto Rican Day parade. Like us on Facebook. But things changed. Im looking to build my legacy in the sport of boxing. After his latest performance, Berlangas hot 16-fight start and boxing promise looks more like a mirage. Rolls was rarely in range to land effective punches, but an accidental elbow caused a cut over Berlanga's left eye in Round 2. And the elder Berlanga thought the sport of boxing could help harness some of his sons youthful energy: I knew if I took care of him the right way hes going to make it, he said. Berlanga-Coceres will be one of two scheduled 10-round bouts the other is former junior middleweight titlist Julian J-Rock Williams (27-2-1, 16 KOs), 31, of Philadelphia, versus Vladimir Hernandez (12-4, 6 KOs), 32, of Mexico that will air live on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, FS1 and Fox Deportes beginning at 7 p.m., before the start of the Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder III pay-per-view telecast that begins at 9 p.m. I want to thank my manager Keith Connolly and my father Edgar Berlanga Srwho were instrumental in guiding me towards this amazing opportunity. Im excited to start my new journey with the best promoter in the world, the legend Eddie Hearn, saidBerlanga. I was like, Damn, so fast?, I didnt really know. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. He remained undefeated with a unanimous decision victory over Quincy LaVallais via scores of 80-71, 80-72 and 80-71. And status matters, according to The New York Times, meaning the hottest stars are a shoo in for an invite. NYF Prospect Watch: Edgar Berlanga - NY FIGHTS We win Saturday, in December we step up a little bit more. I walked back to the corner, and I just seen the ref waving it off. His father, Edgar Sr., had offered him $100 per victory in the Ringside World Championships. Whether he gets a knockout or not, a win will push Berlanga to the second fight of the four-fight plan meant to give him experience and exposure. Berlanga fought Demond Nicholson to a decision win but didnt get the KO. Rolls started to attack effectively in Round 6 as he winged power shots off the jab. Now! He needs major work before fighting above the level of someone like an aging Steve Rolls. In keeping with tradition, the event will be held on the first Monday of May. Its a crazy schedule and Im looking forward to it. Daisy Edgar Jones displays her toned abs at the Met Gala 2023 Kendall Jenner flashes her derrire and TOWERS over her sisters in massive platforms at Met Kylie Jenner looks red hot in a skintight fiery gown with a thigh-high slit and a matching two-toned robe as Met Gala 2023: Here come the Brits! I spoke to (Top Ranks) Todd duBoef and Bob Arum over Zoom and they made it happen. Why I agree Tyson did not rise from the ashes as well as many of boxings legends I thought Teddy may have been a little hard on him. 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.. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Edgar Berlanga was knocked down for the first time in his pro career against Marcelo Coceres. Doggy day-care! The Elle Fanning, Kim Kardashian and La La Anthony are among the other celebs attending. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. He needs to completely reboot at this point. After reading about the results of this fight, I decided to listen to it while I did some plumbing repairs in the kitchen. All those trainers in his corners only did one thing. Berlanga's Torn Left Biceps Confirmed; Surgery Soon; Intends To He is a one dimensional fighter and isnt really a huge puncher either! Edgar The Chosen One Berlanga has parted ways with Top Rank and now is a free agent on the hunt for a new promoter. Daisy Edgar Jones showcased her incredible figure in a glittering black cut out co-ord as she stepped onto the 2023 Met Galain New York City on Monday evening. Like that, Berlanga said. Olivia Wilde suffers red carpet embarrassment after showing up to the Met Gala in the SAME Jared Leto hits the Met Gala red carpet as Karl Lagerfeld's beloved cat Choupette who the late designer Up to 180 orgasms a DAY: The cruel reality of living with debilitating 'spontaneous climax disorder' - after 'He's been dead for 130 years and can still satisfy the ladies': Social media goes wild over mystery woman Do not sell or share my personal information. His performances got progressively worse. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Two judges had it 99-91 for Berlanga even though his face was busted up and Angulo didnt have a scratch. Berlanga is at best 5 years away from a title shot. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. You could tell that he was fighting scared. His fights are fairly close when he doesnt score the KO. His beloved cat,Choupette, has even been invited to the festivities. Once a dangerous puncher is exposed, revealing thats all theyve got, their careers usually take a turn for the worst. Amazon.com? Obviously, we only did eight rounds, but I feel like if I would have had a couple of more seconds left in that eighth round I would have took him out. Who knows, if Canelo vacates all the Titles, then maybe Berlanga can get the right opponent and win a title in his next fight. WebPHILADELPHIA, PA Edgar Berlanga Sr. had a unique alarm clock about 20 years agohis son, Edgar Jr., who would pounce on the bed each morning and ball his little fists up and pop his dad with a few to the chin. Still, Angulo showed no fear of Berlangas right hand as he kept Berlanga moving backward all night. Im looking to build my legacy in the sport of boxing. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. The 25 year old Brooklyn star 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. I would amend your comment to: Berlanga should wait at least 5 years before going for a title. Undefeated super middleweight Edgar Berlanga thought he was rich. Rolls out punches Berlanga, but Berlanga is the A side, so there was hardly any talk on how good Rolls is. (0:50) Daisy oozed confidence in the stunning outfit which cascaded behind heras she walked up the famous stairs at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Rolls came with a game plan. That is true he is not! (Erik Verduzco / Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco, Edgar Berlanga, left, and Marcelo Esteban Coceres, pose during a press conference at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. In two or three years, the current division champions will have a major problem on their hands if Berlanga continues to exceed expectations. Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Yes, Berlanga (19-0, 16 KOs) scored a victory over his best opposition yet, a unanimous decision via scores of 97-93, 96-94 and 96-94. If Rolls had mixed a few more solid right hands in there, I think he couldve won this. He is a sheer oppressor who likes to adopt an offensive approach to counter his opponents. If I can punch a guy through his chest and make my fist go through his back, thats what were doing.. Kim Kardashian's ex Pete Davidson looks giddy as they REUNITE, wild cat Jared Leto paws up to Kendall and Kylie - and Nicole Kidman lets loose at lavish A-list Met Well worth watching. Edgar Berlanga is ready to explode My mother and father are both Puerto Rican and I I often wonder if this guy is blind. Edgar Berlanga I agree. The day he gets in the ring with a Benavidez he will be butchered up pretty badly. I was an amateur long ago and I see huge offensive and defensive gaps in Roziers fighters. Hes really starting to struggle with more experienced fighters hes not fooling me. His fights with Razor Ruddock were tough.