Edgar Berlanga

[keithmoonhangover]

I haven't seen much of this guy, but I really like him. Anyone know much about him? Is he still being guided by Evander Holyfield?

[jamamb]

he looks a stud offensively albeit vs weak opposition

[stevekrazy]

He's my stablemate, same trainer and manager

Very skilled, accomplished amateur, current KO streak wasn't 'expected' but he's improved tremendously since turning over

Unsure when he's fighting again at the moment but they're looking to step it up... Barboza and Garcia were brought in to give him rounds. He signed with Top Rank before his April 20th fight.

Who do you guys suggest as good fights... journeyman, proven chin wise that would realistically take the fight for reasonable pay?

[keithmoonhangover]

he looks a stud

I know I do, but what about Edgar Berlanga?

[jamamb]

He's my stablemate, same trainer and manager

Very skilled, accomplished amateur, current KO streak wasn't 'expected' but he's improved tremendously since turning over

Unsure when he's fighting again at the moment but they're looking to step it up... Barboza and Garcia were brought in to give him rounds. He signed with Top Rank before his April 20th fight.

Who do you guys suggest as good fights... journeyman, proven chin wise that would realistically take the fight for reasonable pay?

when are you fighting next?

[jamamb]

I know I do, but what about Edgar Berlanga?

well, he cant compare to you but hes not bad either

[TheBeast]

I was first impressed by him vs Gallegos... the punch selection showed maturity and confidence... nice fluidity in his timing too


The body punching early in a fighters' career is always a good sign...
https://uploadir.com/u/q65nmt5h

But after that i can see some punch in his regular arsenal having success at the level he is at now but that need to be refined for future step ups.


I like how he improved his jab... he always threw is in the past but it was more a set up punch or a distance gauger... It was an efficient tool last weekend.



I see nothing terribly wrong for him so nice progression, some intriguing skills... with some good matchmaking and teaching/refining, he is one to keep an eye on as far as his evolution.

[stevekrazy]

when are you fighting next?

My pro debut date is almost official, I'll share that information once everything is complete! Delayed that due to school commitments

[stevekrazy]

I was first impressed by him vs Gallegos... the punch selection showed maturity and confidence... nice fluidity in his timing too


The body punching early in a fighters' career is always a good sign...
https://uploadir.com/u/q65nmt5h

But after that i can see some punch in his regular arsenal having success at the level he is at now but that need to be refined for future step ups.


I like how he improved his jab... he always threw is in the past but it was more a set up punch or a distance gauger... It was an efficient tool last weekend.



I see nothing terribly wrong for him so nice progression, some intriguing skills... with some good matchmaking and teaching/refining, he is one to keep an eye on as far as his evolution.

Great assessment.. Holyfield's squad were matching him up very well but he still blew the competition out the water... Top Rank's first two assignments for him stood no chance. I'm presuming, however, that it was to make up for lost time while getting some highlight reels, they'll look to get him rounds now for sure

[Best Coast]

He's my stablemate, same trainer and manager

Very skilled, accomplished amateur, current KO streak wasn't 'expected' but he's improved tremendously since turning over

You're right!! He's got some solid amateur credentials.

http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Edgar_Berlanga

And he just turned 22 last week.

Lots of good prospects coming out of NYC these days...looking forward to your pro debut. Keep us posted.

[diddy]

Looks good so far albeit against bums. I’ll
reserve true judgement until he starts fighting guys that actually punch back. So far so good.

[keithmoonhangover]

Another first round knockout this weekend. This guy has a lot of potential.

[diddy]

Time to start fighting guys who can give him rounds.

[margaret thatcher]

Eddy now with yet another 1st round blowout, let's can the 1st round KO record and see a step up shall we?

[Paci]

when are you fighting next?

My pro debut date is almost official, I'll share that information once everything is complete! Delayed that due to school commitments

Cool. I wish you well! At school and in the ring

[Best Coast]

Berlanga had solid amateur credentials and was only 18 when he turned pro in 2016.

https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Edgar_Berlanga

Here's a clip of his latest KO1 victory!!

[margaret thatcher]

2nd and 3rd in national tournaments, kinda like Sonny 'Nothing of Note' Conto

[margaret thatcher]

Let's see him stepped up next year

[Best Coast]

2nd and 3rd in national tournaments, kinda like Sonny 'Nothing of Note' Conto

Sonny Conto.

The only thing Conto has going for him is what Ali called "the complexion to make the connection". Berlanga will go much farther as a pro than Conto.

[margaret thatcher]

2nd and 3rd in national tournaments, kinda like Sonny 'Nothing of Note' Conto

Sonny Conto.

The only thing Conto has going for him is what Ali called "the complexion to make the connection". Berlanga will go much farther as a pro than Conto.

Oh ya, may well, I agree, though they both have 2nd and 3rd in national amateur tournaments, results that you call 'solid amateur credentials' for Eddy even when his were just at junior levels

[Best Coast]

Even as a junior/youth level fighter Berlanga was fighting older guys. When he was 15-16 he was fighting guys in Under-19 tourneys who were 17 & 18, like this one when he was just 15.

http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Nationa ... 2014j.html

Numerous guys who never fought above the junior level in amateurs have made major impact as pros, like your boy Naz Hamed who was only 18 when he turned pro, like Berlanga.

Get a hold of one of Bob Mee's British Boxing Record books from the early 1990s and you'll see Naz's experience as an am was strictly at the national junior level.

[margaret thatcher]

The guys in that tournament are all 96-97 born guys, he was fighting in his expected class. But I agree, 2nd and 3rd in the major national tournaments like Edgar and Conto did counts as respectable amateur background, whether junior or senior

[Best Coast]

The guys in that tournament are all 96-97 born guys, he was fighting in his expected class. But I agree, 2nd and 3rd in the major national tournaments like Edgar and Conto did counts as respectable amateur background, whether junior or senior

I dont know what your source of amateur records is but if you check the date at the link I listed above you'll see that tourney was held January 2013. Since Berlanga was born in May 1997 he was only 15 then.

http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Nationa ... 2014j.html

USA Youth National Championships
Grand Sierra Resort, Reno
January 7-11, 2013

I'm glad you agree Maggie that what's respectable for Naz is respectable for Berlanga. But I still dont think too highly of Conto, because super heavy is currently one of the USA's more shallow talent pools, both in the ams and pros.

[margaret thatcher]

The guys in that tournament are all 96-97 born guys, he was fighting in his expected class. But I agree, 2nd and 3rd in the major national tournaments like Edgar and Conto did counts as respectable amateur background, whether junior or senior

I dont know what your source of amateur records is but if you check the date at the link I listed above you'll see that tourney was held January 2013. Since Berlanga was born in May 1997 he was only 15 then.

http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Nationa ... 2014j.html

USA Youth National Championships
Grand Sierra Resort, Reno
January 7-11, 2013

I'm glad you agree Maggie that what's respectable for Naz is respectable for Berlanga. But I still dont think too highly of Conto, because super heavy is currently one of the USA's more shallow talent pools, both in the ams and pros.

Your link says 2013 at the top, but then lists 2014 for all of the dates and in the URL. Plus look at the other guys in the tournament like Charles Conwell, Shak Stevenson, etc. All 96 or 97. The guy that beat Edgar was about 6 months older only. Edgar should do well as a pro but hopefully we see tougher tests soon!

[Best Coast]

Berlanga is a legit prospect and has already said he wont be looking to break Tyrone Brunson's paper tiger record of 19 straight 1st-round KOs. He plans on stepping up soon.

https://fightnews.com/conlan-gets-reven ... more-64101

Berlanga said he came into the fight determined to keep his first-round knockout streak going in honor of his late cousin, Anthony Santana, who he said was murdered during training camp. “Next fight I want to go more rounds, but I wanted the first-round knockout for my cousin,” Berlanga stated. “I want to be the one to carry the Puerto Rican flag and represent the island in New York.”