Boxing Match Preview: Edgar Berlanga (21-0-1, 17 KOs) vs. Hamzah Sheeraz (23-1-0, 18 KOs)

Two explosive punchers collide in a high-stakes WBC super middleweight title eliminator as Edgar Berlanga (23–1, 18 KOs) faces Hamzah Sheeraz (23–1–0, 18 KOs) on Saturday, July 12 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. With championship implications and redemption on the line, this 12-round clash headlines a stacked DAZN pay-per-view card.

Fight Details

Event	Info
Date	Saturday, July 12, 2025
Location	Louis Armstrong Stadium, NYC
Time	Main Card: 8:00 PM ET
Ring Walk (Main Event)	Approx. 11:00 PM ET
Broadcast	DAZN PPV ($59.99)
Titles on the Line	WBC Super Middleweight Eliminator

Fighter Breakdown

🇺🇸 Edgar Berlanga

Age: 28

Height: 6’1″ Reach: 73″

Style: Orthodox, aggressive power puncher

Record: 23–1–0 (18 KOs)

Recent Form: 1st-round KO of Jonathan Gonzalez; UD loss to Canelo Alvarez

Strengths: Early-round explosiveness, crowd energy, body shots

Notable Fact: Started career with 16 consecutive first-round KOs

🇬🇧 Hamzah Sheeraz

Age: 26

Height: 6’3″ Reach: 75″

Style: Orthodox, rangy technician with power

Record: 23–1–0 (18 KOs)

Recent Form: Split draw vs Carlos Adames; KO wins over Liam Williams & Austin Williams

Strengths: Jab control, timing, composure

Notable Fact: Making super middleweight debut after struggling to make 160 lbs

Key Storylines

Redemption Arc: Berlanga seeks to rebuild after his loss to Canelo and prove he belongs among the elite at 168 lbs.

Weight Class Debut: Sheeraz moves up from middleweight, bringing speed and reach but facing a true super middleweight puncher.

Trainer Impact: Sheeraz now trains under Andy Lee, one of boxing’s hottest coaches, known for refining fighters’ timing and defense.

Crowd Factor: Berlanga fights in his hometown of New York, with a passionate Puerto Rican fanbase expected to pack the stadium.