Hamzah Sheeraz Defeats Edgar Berlanga in a Thrilling Showdown
In an electrifying showdown at Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York, Hamzah Sheeraz convincingly defeated Edgar Berlanga, achieving a fifth-round TKO in the highly-anticipated main event of Ring Magazine 3. Amidst a backdrop of tension and rivalry, this fight showcased Sheeraz’s dominance, particularly important as it took place in Berlanga’s home territory of Puerto Rico.
Fight Overview
Sheeraz, who was making his debut in the super middleweight division, demonstrated impressive skills throughout the bout. He controlled the early rounds and unleashed a powerful series of strikes in the fourth round, which sent Berlanga to the canvas for the first knockdown. Berlanga, sporting a record of 23 wins and 2 losses with 18 knockouts, was eager to bounce back from his recent disappointing unanimous decision defeat to boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez last September. He had begun his comeback by dispatching Jonathan Ortiz in the first round of their match earlier this March, setting the stage for this clash with Sheeraz.
Sheeraz’s Impressive Performance
On the other hand, Sheeraz improved his record to 22 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw, with 18 victories coming by knockout. The British boxer had previously fought to a frustrating split draw against WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames in February and chose to transition to super middleweight due to challenges with the weight cut. Under the guidance of Andy Lee, Sheeraz’s training clearly paid off as he executed flawless combinations and made effective use of his jab.
Decisive Knockdowns
In the fourth round, after inflicting significant damage, Sheeraz had Berlanga pressing the canvas again. Although Berlanga managed to rise and even flashed a smile—a show of his fighting spirit—he was quickly met with another flurry of blows that sent him crashing down once more. As the fifth round commenced, Sheeraz wasted no time, landing a fierce left hook followed by a right hand that floored Berlanga for the final time, prompting the referee to halt the contest just 17 seconds into the round.
Conclusion
This emphatic victory could mark Sheeraz’s emergence as a serious contender in his new weight class.
