Edgar Berlanga Says His Main Goal Is Securing Canelo Alvarez Fight After Signing With Matchroom Boxing

Edgar Berlanga has explained the big reason why he decided to sign with Matchroom Boxing.

According to BoxingScene.com, Berlanga inked a multi-fight deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing. The news surprised some but Berlanga explained why he decided to sign the deal, as he hopes Hearn can help secure him the fight against Canelo Alvarez.

“I’m excited to start my new journey with the best promoter in the world, the legend Eddie Hearn,” said Berlanga. “I’m looking to build my legacy in the sport of boxing. I want to thank my manager Keith Connolly and my father Edgar Berlanga Sr. who were instrumental in guiding me towards this amazing opportunity. I’m looking for the big fights and I know signing with Matchroom was the right choice to get me to where I want to go. I’m humbled by this opportunity, and I will dedicate myself into becoming the best 168 pounder in the world. My main goal is to the land the Canelo fight and renew the greatest rivalry in boxing – Mexico vs Puerto Rico.”

Edgar Berlanga is currently 20-0 and is coming off a decision win over Roamer Alexis Angulo and before that, picked up a win over Steve Rolls. He is considered one of the top prospects in all of boxing and Hearn was pleased Berlanga decided to sign with him.

“I am delighted to have won the race for Edgar’s signature,” said Hearn. “It is no surprise that everyone wanted to snap him up – he has a great fanbase, he is a real character and most importantly, he can do the business in spectacular fashion in the ring. Edgar wants to be a world champion and the fight he wants is Canelo Alvarez. We are plotting a route for him to land that showdown with Canelo, and Edgar is ready to take on the best of the 168lbs division to prove he is ready to meet the undisputed champion in classic Mexico vs. Puerto Rico blockbuster.”

As of right now, it’s uncertain when Berlanga will fight next but he hopes he can stay active and prove he deserves the Alvarez fight.

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