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Edgar Berlanga

{{short description|American boxer (born 1997)}}

{{Infobox boxer

| name = Edgar Berlanga Jr

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| real_name = Edgar Luis Berlanga

| nickname = The Chosen One

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| height = 6 ft 1 inDAZN tale of the tape prior to the Canelo Álvarez fight.

| reach = 73 in

| nationality = American

| birth_name =

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|5|18}}

| birth_place = Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.{{Cite web|last=Lik|first=Vladimir|date=December 14, 2019|title=Knockout Sensation Edgar Berlanga Shines On Crawford-Kavaliauskas Undercard|url=https://www.ringtv.com/587024-knockout-sensation-edgar-berlanga-shines-on-crawford-kavaliauskas-undercard/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722194044/https://www.ringtv.com/587024-knockout-sensation-edgar-berlanga-shines-on-crawford-kavaliauskas-undercard/ |archive-date=2020-07-22 |access-date=July 22, 2020|website=The Ring}}

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| style = Orthodox

| boxrec = 760625

| total = 24

| wins = 23

| losses = 1

| KO = 18

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| show-medals = yes

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{{MedalSport| Men's amateur boxing}}

{{MedalCountry | {{USA}}}}

{{MedalCompetition | US Youth National Championships}}

{{MedalBronze | 2013 Reno | Welterweight}}

{{MedalGold | 2015 Reno | Middleweight}}

{{MedalCompetition | USA Junior National Championships}}

{{MedalSilver | 2013 Mobile | Welterweight}}

{{MedalCompetition | US National PAL Junior Championships}}

{{MedalSilver | 2013 Oxnard | Welterweight}}

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Edgar Luis Berlanga Jr. (born May 18, 1997) is an American professional boxer who challenged for the unified super middleweight championship in 2024.{{Cite web|last=Glover l|first=Chris|date=July 11, 2020|title=Edgar Berlanga Vows To Impress on Top Rank Card in Las Vegas|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/edgar-berlanga-vows-impress-on-top-rank-card-las-vegas--150109|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=July 22, 2020|website=BoxingScene.com|language=en-us}}

Early life

Berlanga was born to the large Nuyorican community of Brooklyn, to parents from Puerto Rico.{{cite web|url=https://www.metro.pr/pr/deportes/2018/03/21/edgar-berlanga-decidido-echar-raices-borinquen.html|title= Edgar Berlanga, decidido a echar raíces en Borinquen|publisher=Metro Puerto Rico|language=Spanish|date=2018-03-21|accessdate=2020-10-18}} He started boxing at the age of 7, As a child, he was a fan of Félix Trinidad, a former world champion who frequently fought at Madison Square Garden. When queried about his heritage, Berlanga responded “I feel a hundred percent Puerto Rican [...] I was born over there, but belong here. I am very Puerto Rican”. He also emphasized that most of his family still resides on the islands, and that when he boxes he represents them and its "beautiful flag." Edgar now has a son with Trump Supporter girlfriend Genesis Calderon.{{cite web|url= https://www.tudn.com/boxeo/edgar-berlanga-nuevo-prospecto-de-top-rank-y-esperanza-del-boxeo-boricua|title= Edgar Berlanga, nuevo prospecto de Top Rank y esperanza del boxeo boricua|author=Lester Silva|publisher=Univision|language=Spanish|date=2019-03-27|accessdate=2020-10-18}}{{cite web| url = https://www.toprank.com/all-fighters/edgar-berlanga/| title = Edgar Berlanga – Top Rank Boxing}}

Amateur career

Berlanga began boxing at the age of seven, gathering an amateur record of 162-17.

Professional career

= Early career =

Berlanga made his professional debut on April 29, 2016, scoring a first-round knockout (KO) victory against Jorge Pedroza at Isla San Marcos in Aguascalientes City, Mexico.{{Cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/ru/event/733717/2076689|title=BoxRec: Bout|last=|first=|date=|website=boxrec.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202203129/https://boxrec.com/ru/event/733717/2076689 |archive-date=2020-02-02 |access-date=February 2, 2020}} He has gone on to compile a record of 22-0, with 17 knockouts, 16 coming by first-round stoppage.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29477266/the-remarkable-ko-streak-super-middleweight-edgar-berlanga|title=Remarkable Streak: 14-0|last=|first=|date=|website=espn.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720145140/https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29477266/the-remarkable-ko-streak-super-middleweight-edgar-berlanga |archive-date=2020-07-20 |access-date=July 22, 2020}}

= Chasing the record =

By late 2020, Berlanga's record had improved to 16–0, with all of his victories coming in the 1st round, catching the attention of media as he was closing in on the official world record for consecutive 1st-round KOs held by Ali Raymi.{{cite web| url = https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29477266/the-remarkable-ko-streak-super-middleweight-edgar-berlanga| title = The remarkable KO streak of super middleweight Edgar Berlanga| date = 12 October 2020}} On December 12, 2020, Berlanga equalled Young Otto's record when he knocked out Ulises Sierra in the first round.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29511491/oscar-valdez-dominates-jayson-velez-edgar-berlanga-ko-streak-continues|title=Oscar Valdez dominates Jayson Velez, Edgar Berlanga's KO streak continues|work=ESPN|last=Kim|first=Steve|date=July 21, 2020|accessdate=December 20, 2020}} Berlanga attempt to capture the world record for consecutive 1st-round KOs ended on April 24, 2021 when he was taken the full distance in his unanimous decision victory against Demond Nicholson in his 17th pro fight.{{Cite web|date=2021-04-24|title=Edgar Berlanga's KO streak ends, but wins lopsided decision over Demond Nicholson|url=https://www.ringtv.com/620727-edgar-berlangas-ko-streak-ends-but-wins-lopsided-decision-over-demond-nicholson/|access-date=2021-10-10|website=The Ring}}

= Marcelo Esteban =

On October 9, 2021 on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder III, Berlanga overcame a knockdown in the ninth round against former WBO title challenger Marcelo Esteban Coceres to attain his eighteenth successive professional victory. He won via unanimous decision with all three scorecards reading 96–93.{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=BoxingScene|title=Edgar Berlanga Gets Dropped, Tested Tough, Wins Decision Over Coceres|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/edgar-berlanga-dropped-tested-tough-wins-decision-coceres-results--161129|access-date=2021-10-10|website=BoxingScene.com|date=9 October 2021 |language=en-us}}

= Shoulder Bite Incident =

Berlanga attracted controversy due to an incident during his June 11, 2022 fight against Roamer Alexis Angulo, during which a frustrated Berlanga attempted to bite Angulo on the shoulder. The incident was not noticed at the time by referee Ricky Gonzales. Berlanga went on to win the fight by unanimous decision. The following day Berlanga joked about the incident saying "I was about to do a Mike Tyson on him". Berlanga received criticism for this comment and later apologized. The New York State Athletic Commission later fined Berlanga $10,000 and suspended him from professional boxing for a period of six months for the incident.{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12636137/edgar-berlanga-banned-from-boxing-for-six-months-and-fined-10-000-for-attempted-bite|title=Edgar Berlanga banned from boxing for six months and fined $10,000 for attempted bite|work=Sky Sports|date=June 18, 2022}}

= Berlanga vs McCrory =

On February 24, 2024 in Orlando, Florida, Berlanga faced Padraig McCrory in a 12-round bout at super middleweight.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Edgar Berlanga: People will be talking about me & Canelo or Jaime Munguia |url=https://www.fightmag.com/edgar-berlanga-people-will-be-talking-about-me-canelo-or-jaime-munguia/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=17 February 2024}} He won the fight by TKO in the sixth round.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Edgar Berlanga drops & stops Padraig McCrory in sixth round |url=https://www.fightmag.com/edgar-berlanga-dominates-padraig-mccrory-in-sixth-round/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=25 February 2024}}

= Berlanga vs Canelo =

Berlanga challenged Canelo Álvarez for his WBA, WBC and WBO super middleweight titles at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 14, 2024. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Canelo Alvarez faces Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas in September |url=https://www.fightmag.com/canelo-alvarez-faces-edgar-berlanga-in-las-vegas-in-september/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=25 July 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/c6p21z6r83jo|title=Alvarez to face unbeaten Berlanga on 14 September|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 July 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/its-official-canelo-alvarez-face-edgar-berlanga-on-september-14-las-vegas--185013|title=It’s official: Canelo Alvarez to face Edgar Berlanga on September 14 in Las Vegas|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=26 July 2024}}

= Berlanga vs Ortiz =

Berlanga returned to the ring in on March 15, 2025, in Orlando, Florida against Jonathan González Ortiz. Berlanga won by TKO in the first round, securing two knockdowns along the way.{{cite news |title=Edgar Berlanga, Omari Jones Score Stoppage Victories on Austin Williams vs. Patrice Volny Undercard |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/boxing/austin-williams-vs-patrice-volny-undercard-results-berlanga-jones |work=KO On SI |date=16 March 2025}}{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Photos: Austin 'Ammo' Williams bests Patrice Volny, sets sights on world title |url=https://www.fightmag.com/photos-austin-ammo-williams-bests-patrice-volny-sets-sights-on-world-title/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=16 March 2025}} Berlanga missed the super middleweight limit by 1.6 lbs, but was still eligible to win the title.{{cite news |title=Edgar Berlanga misses weight for first fight since Canelo Alvarez loss: 'Damn, man — I can't do it' |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/boxing/article/edgar-berlanga-misses-weight-for-first-fight-since-canelo-alvarez-loss-damn-man-i-cant-do-it-190237566.html |work=Yahoo Sports |date=14 March 2025}}

Professional boxing record

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!Result

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!Opponent

!Type

!Round, time

!Date

!Location

!Notes

24

|{{yes2}}Win

|23–1

|align=left|Jonathan González Ortiz

|KO

|1 (10) {{small|2:31}}

|Mar 15, 2025

|align=left|{{small|Caribe Royale, Orlando, Florida, U.S.}}

|align=left|{{small|Won vacant NABO super middleweight title}}

23

|{{no2}}Loss

|22–1

|align=left|Canelo Álvarez

|UD

|12

|Sep 14, 2024

|align=left|{{small|T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, and The Ring super middleweight titles}}

22

|{{yes2}}Win

|22–0

|align=left|Padraig McCrory

|TKO

|6 (12), {{small|2:44}}

|Feb 24, 2024

|align=left|{{small|Caribe Royale, Orlando, Florida, U.S.}}

|

21

|{{yes2}}Win

|21–0

|align=left|Jason Quigley

|UD

|12

|Jun 24, 2023

|align=left|{{small|Hulu Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained NABO super middleweight title}}

20

|{{yes2}}Win

|20–0

|align=left|Roamer Alexis Angulo

|UD

|10

|Jun 11, 2022

|align=left|{{small|Hulu Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained NABO super middleweight title}}

19

|{{yes2}}Win

|19–0

|align=left|Steve Rolls

|UD

|10

|Mar 19, 2022

|align=left|{{small|Hulu Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained NABO super middleweight title}}

18

|{{yes2}}Win

|18–0

|align=left|Marcelo Esteban Coceres

|UD

|10

|Oct 9, 2021

|align=left|{{small|T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Las Vegas, Nevada, US}}

|align=left|{{small|Won vacant NABO super middleweight title}}

17

|{{yes2}}Win

|17–0

|align=left|Demond Nicholson

|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}

|8

|Apr 24, 2021

|align=left|{{small|Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.}}

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16

|{{yes2}}Win

|16–0

|align=left|Ulises Sierra

|TKO

|1 (8), {{small|2:41}}

|Dec 12, 2020

|align=left|{{small|MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|

15

|{{yes2}}Win

|15–0

|align=left|Lanell Bellows

|TKO

|1 (8), {{small|1:29}}

|Oct 17, 2020

|align=left|{{small|MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|

14

|{{yes2}}Win

|14–0

|align=left|Eric Moon

|KO

|1 (8), {{small|1:02}}

|Jul 21, 2020

|align=left|{{small|MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|

13

|{{yes2}}Win

|13–0

|align=left|Cesar Nunez

|TKO

|1 (8), {{small|2:45}}

|Dec 14, 2019

|align=left|{{small|Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|

12

|{{yes2}}Win

|12–0

|align=left|Gregory Trenel

|TKO

|1 (8), {{small|2:24}}

|Aug 10, 2019

|align=left|{{small|Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.}}

|

11

|{{yes2}}Win

|11–0

|align=left|Gyorgy Varju

|KO

|1 (8), {{small|0:43}}

|May 25, 2019

|align=left|{{small|Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.}}

|

10

|{{yes2}}Win

|10–0

|align=left|Samir dos Santos Barbosa

|TKO

|1 (8), {{small|0:46}}

|Apr 20, 2019

|align=left|{{small|Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|

9

|{{yes2}}Win

|9–0

|align=left|Gregory Clark

|TKO

|1 (6), {{small|2:29}}

|Sep 29, 2018

|align=left|{{small|Kings Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|

8

|{{yes2}}Win

|8–0

|align=left|Aaron Garcia

|TKO

|1 (6), {{small|1:24}}

|Jun 9, 2018

|align=left|{{small|Kings Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|

7

|{{yes2}}Win

|7–0

|align=left|Jaime Barboza

|TKO

|1 (6), {{small|2:42}}

|Jan 26, 2018

|align=left|{{small|SugarHouse Casino, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.}}

|

6

|{{yes2}}Win

|6–0

|align=left|Enrique Gallegos

|TKO

|1 (6), {{small|1:42}}

|Nov 18, 2017

|align=left|{{small|Resorts World Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|

5

|{{yes2}}Win

|5–0

|align=left|Saadiq Muhammad

|KO

|1 (4), {{small|0:41}}

|Sep 9, 2017

|align=left|{{small|Resorts World Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|

4

|{{yes2}}Win

|4–0

|align=left|Christopher Salerno

|TKO

|1 (4), {{small|1:14}}

|Mar 24, 2017

|align=left|{{small|Orlando Live Event Center, Orlando, Florida, U.S.}}

|

3

|{{yes2}}Win

|3–0

|align=left|Jose Alberto Leal

|{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}}

|1 (4), {{small|2:40}}

|Nov 18, 2016

|align=left|{{small|Cancha IV Centenario, Aguascalientes City, Mexico}}

|

2

|{{yes2}}Win

|2–0

|align=left|Jose Antonio Leos Nery

|KO

|1 (4), {{small|0:49}}

|Jun 16, 2016

|align=left|{{small|Auditorio Hermanos Carréon, Aguascalientes City, Mexico}}

|

1

|{{yes2}}Win

|1–0

|align=left|Jorge Pedroza

|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}

|1 (4), {{small|1:02}}

|Apr 29, 2016

|align=left|{{small|Isla San Marcos, Aguascalientes City, Mexico}}

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References

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