Hamzah Sheeraz Faces the Biggest Test of His Career Against Edgar Berlanga
This Saturday night, all eyes in the boxing world will be on Queens, New York, as Hamzah Sheeraz takes a daring leap into the super-middleweight division to face Edgar Berlanga in what promises to be a high-voltage showdown. The stakes couldn’t be higher—this is a WBC title eliminator, and the winner could be next in line to challenge boxing icon Canelo Alvarez.
Let’s talk about Sheeraz. The Ilford-born fighter has been on a tear, racking up 21 wins with 15 knockouts since turning pro. But earlier this year, things didn’t go according to plan. In February, he fought WBC middleweight champ Carlos Adames in Riyadh. Despite a tentative performance and a broken left hand, Sheeraz escaped with a controversial split draw—a result that many felt was generous, especially after one judge scored it 118-110 for Adames. That night, Sheeraz looked human. But now, after parting ways with Ricky Funez and joining forces with Andy Lee, he’s moving up in weight and looking to make a massive statement.
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Edgar Berlanga isn’t just another name. This is a guy who made serious waves early in his career with 16 straight first-round knockouts. Although he stumbled against Canelo last year—losing convincingly—he bounced back with a thunderous first-round KO against Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz in March. Berlanga, known as “The Chosen One” in Brooklyn, is eager to reinsert himself into the title picture and is hungry for a rematch with Canelo. To do that, he’ll need to get past Sheeraz.
Saturday’s fight isn’t just about redemption or hype. It’s about legacy. It’s the first time boxing will take over the iconic Louis Armstrong Stadium—normally a tennis haven—and it’s part of a stacked “Ring III” card headlined by both Sheeraz-Berlanga and Shakur Stevenson’s WBC lightweight title defense against William Zepeda. The energy will be electric.
Make no mistake: this is a risky fight for Sheeraz. He’s entering enemy territory, debuting in a new weight class, and facing a man with knockout power in both hands. But Sheeraz isn’t backing down. He’s confident, focused, and believes this is the moment he was made for.
Fans can tune in on DAZN PPV or via Fubo’s DAZN1 channel. The main event ring walks are expected around 9:55 p.m. ET, and it's sure to be a war.
Prediction? If Sheeraz fights smart and keeps his composure, he could edge out Berlanga on the scorecards. But don’t blink—this one could end early. One thing’s for sure: Saturday night in New York is going to be fireworks.
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