Edgar Berlanga expresses his desire to face either Jaime Munguia or Gabriel Rosado in his next bout if he doesn’t secure a title shot against Canelo Alvarez. Berlanga, who remains undefeated with a record of 21-0 and 16 knockouts, will face Padraig McCrory on February 24th in the main event on DAZN at the Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando.
Berlanga, who is currently under contract with Matchroom Boxing, reveals that he has one fight remaining on his contract after the McCrory fight. Ideally, he hopes to face either Munguia or Canelo. However, if those matchups don’t materialize, he is open to fighting Rosado.
There may be hesitation from DAZN regarding the idea of featuring Berlanga against Rosado, a 38-year-old journeyman who has lost his last four fights and hasn’t won since 2021. While casual boxing fans may not be aware of Rosado’s recent struggles, hardcore fans would recognize this as a cherry-picked opponent for Berlanga.
Given Berlanga’s lack of high-caliber opponents throughout his professional career, a fight against Rosado wouldn’t generate much excitement or interest among knowledgeable fans. Despite being ranked in the top 5 by the WBO, top 7 by the IBF, top 8 by the WBA, and top 11 by the WBC at super middleweight, Berlanga’s performances in recent fights have been underwhelming.
When asked about his future opponents, Berlanga mentions his interest in facing Munguia and Canelo, considering them significant fights. He also acknowledges the attention surrounding a potential matchup with Rosado, who has been active on social media, generating interest from fans.
With one more fight remaining on his current contract, Berlanga emphasizes the importance of securing a major fight this year, as he doesn’t want to continue fighting only once a year. It remains to be seen whether Matchroom will re-sign Berlanga after his contract expires.
Overall, Berlanga’s upcoming fight against McCrory and his future opponents will shape his career trajectory as he aims for more significant challenges in the super middleweight division.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com