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Edgar Berlanga stated at this time he’s able to “shine like a superstar” on Saturday in his comeback struggle in opposition to Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz on the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. It is a Matchroom present, and it’s prone to be Berlanga’s final with that firm.
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Berlanga appeared to be wrestling together with his hood outfit all through his time on stage and it regarded like he was attempting to cover his face whereas being interviewed by Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn. It was very weird.
Berlanga had stated lots this week in interviews about being sad together with his undercard slot, and the way he was leaving Matchroom. Was he hiding from Hearn? The way in which he lined his face regarded like an ostrich chicken, burying its head into the bottom, rooting for worms.
The Brooklyn, New York native, Edgar says he expects an enormous demand for his companies on the free agent market, much like the curiosity within the late basketball star Kobe Bryant. If there doesn’t change into a stampede of takers for him, Hearn will seemingly welcome him again among the many fold.
“Superstar” Goals
Berlanga should carry out effectively on this struggle as a result of he’s going through a lower-level man with marginal energy, who lately got here off of a ten-year layoff. Even when Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz was combating earlier in his profession, he didn’t look all that spectacular. Now, at 35, going to be overmatched on this struggle. I don’t know the place Hearn discovered him or why they’re utilizing him.
Berlanga (22-1, 17 KOs) got here up empty in his title problem in opposition to unified tremendous middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez final September in Las Vegas. So, he’s beginning what he hopes is a brand new unbeaten streak going up in opposition to Puerto Rican native Gonzalez-Ortiz (21-0-1, 16 KOs) within the co-feature slot on the Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams vs. Patrice Volny card. The occasion will likely be proven stay on DAZN.
Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz: “I’m about making up for lost time in boxing. I still feel physically good, and my team believes in me as well. This is a great fight for Puerto Rico. Two warriors that are going into the ring on Saturday,” stated Gonzalez-Ortiz throughout at this time’s ultimate press convention.
Eddie Hearn: “Edgar, welcome back. You know what this man will be all about. Puerto Rican tough. A big opportunity for him, a tough road, but focused on the comeback this Saturday night leading to the big fights in the summer. But first, business to take care of in Orlando.”
Edgar Berlanga: I’m again after an enormous, massive, massive mega-fight in opposition to Canelo. We’re seeking to go on the market and shine like a star on Saturday. Exit and carry out and look good. I’m combating in opposition to one other Puerto Rican from Puerto Rico. So. I do know he’s coming together with his finest, and giving it his all.”
Hearn: “You’re coming off of a big fight with Canelo Alvarez. You gained more fans that night, and fighting at that level makes you even more hungry to return there. All of a sudden, you are the hunted out there. This guy has the opportunity to change his life to try and move into the kind of fights that you’re expected to be in the summer. How important is it for you to get the job done on Saturday night?”
Berlanga: “I’m locked in right now. This is a small show for me. I just got to go out and shine like a star. Go out and handle business and get the big fights. I’m not overlooking this man. He’s coming to win. He’s Puerto Rican, and he’s got the Puerto Rican blood in him. So, I know he’s coming to fight. He’s not coming to run around the ring and try to survive. He’s going to try and prove a point. I just want everyone to know it’s going to be a blood bath.”
Hearn: “The kind of fight that you want. You want someone that comes to fight that suits Edgar Berlanga perfectly.”
Berlanga: “1000%, that’s what we want, a real fight. Obviously, I went 12 rounds, toe-to-toe with Canelo with no running, no grabbing, no holding or nothing. I stood in front of his face and went at it for 12 rounds. I’m looking for the same outcome but something different on Saturday. That’s me winning and me looking good.”
Hearn: “We expect a war in this one. Puerto Rico in the house with Edgar Berlanga against Jonathan Gonzalez. Don’t blink at 168 lbs. A big fight for Edgar Berlanga to move onto those mega-fights in the summer, and a huge opportunity for this man, Jonathan Gonzalez.”
