Edgar Berlanga, Hamzah Sheeraz Set for Super-Middleweight Bout in New York

Edgar Berlanga, who has a professional record of 23-1, is set to face undefeated British contender Hamzah Sheeraz in a super middleweight bout in New York City, with the winner potentially earning a shot at Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. Berlanga has dismissed Sheeraz as a 'C-level' fighter and criticizes Sheeraz's prior controversial draw against Carlos Adames, believing Adames was out of shape and would have stopped Sheeraz if properly conditioned. Sheeraz, moving up to super middleweight from middleweight, aims to perform better at the higher weight, as experts note he struggled with stamina and power at lower weights. The fight is seen as a pivotal moment for Sheeraz to prove himself after doubts raised by the Adames fight, while Berlanga is confident and motivated to make a statement following his loss to Canelo. The event is highlighted as significant in the boxing world, with promoter Turki Alalshikh indicating the winner will be in line to face Canelo after his upcoming fight with Terence Crawford. The bout will headline a DAZN Pay-Per-View event, reflecting its importance and high stakes for both fighters.