Berlanga, Sheeraz Face Off in Queens Super-Middleweight Bout

On July 12, super middleweights Edgar Berlanga and Hamzah Sheeraz will face off at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York, in a high-stakes 12-round main event. Berlanga, coming off a rebound TKO win after a loss to Canelo Álvarez, aims to build a winning streak by pressuring Sheeraz early, attacking the body to create openings for head shots. Sheeraz, undefeated with a recent controversial split draw in a world title bout against Carlos Adames, has moved up to super middleweight and changed trainers, now working with Andy Lee, hoping to bounce back from his disappointing middleweight title attempt. Experts note the fight's outcome hinges on who controls the tempo, with Berlanga needing to be the aggressor to disrupt Sheeraz’s jab and straight right hand, while Sheeraz’s ability to adapt to Lee’s guidance during the fight will be critical. Both fighters face immense pressure: Sheeraz to overcome his faltering title challenge and Berlanga to prove growth since his loss to Canelo. The matchup is considered a compelling 50-50 fight, with significant career implications for the winner, potentially leading to bigger fights ahead.