Edgar Berlanga is preparing to showcase his skills and fiery determination as he goes head-to-head with Padraig McCrory at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, on February 24. This highly anticipated match will be broadcasted live on DAZN, capturing the attention of viewers worldwide.
Berlanga, who boasts an impressive record of 21-0 with 16 knockouts, is eager to build on the momentum he gained from his last fight. In that bout, he delivered a double knockdown to Jason Quigley in the 12th round, securing a convincing victory in New York City last June.
After a year away from the spotlight, Berlanga has reunited with his cornerman Marc Farrait, putting any ring rust and past training camp injuries behind him. With the addition of renowned strength and conditioning coach Angel ‘Memo’ Heredia, as well as a renewed focus at his training headquarters in Tampa, Berlanga feels he is in peak physical condition to take on the undefeated McCrory, who holds a record of 18-0 with 9 knockouts.
Berlanga is excited about his comeback, stating, “That final round in my previous fight really woke me up. I possess the power to trouble anyone, and I am feeling more prepared than ever, both physically and mentally. Expect an explosive performance from me on February 24. I am not just here to participate; I am here to deliver a knockout.”
He is determined to showcase his dominance, saying, “When I am firing on all cylinders, as you will witness on fight night, there is no stopping me. I have elevated my game, focusing on the intricate details of my technique, and trust me, it will be a spectacle.”
Berlanga has also made a clean break from fair-weather friends, stating, “I have dealt with my fair share of envious individuals pretending to be friends. But now, it is just me, my team, and a clear path to greatness with the help of a higher power. I am aiming for the top spot in the 168lb division, and once I am done with McCrory, the talk about me facing top contenders will be off the charts.”
He is quick to emphasize that he is not the same fighter who faced Quigley, stating, “I have evolved. The time apart from Marc and overcoming injuries has only made me stronger. With ‘Memo’ in our corner and the ability to spar countless rounds, I am a force to be reckoned with.”
The event promises much more than just the Berlanga-McCrory showdown. The card is filled with talented fighters, including a clash between Cuban sensation Andy Cruz and Mexico’s Brayan Zamarippa, a welterweight eliminator featuring Shakhram Giyasov and Pablo Cesar Cano, and an eliminator with Antonio Vargas and Jonathan Rodriguez vying for the bantamweight title opportunity.
Additionally, fans should not miss the early action, which includes Yankiel Rivera stepping into his first title fight against Andy Dominguez, heavyweight Herich Ruiz going head-to-head with Mitch Williams, and Aaron Aponte facing Joseph Fernandez in a super-lightweight bout.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com