Edgar Berlanga has considerably been boxing’s model of the “Unusual Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” of late.
After kicking off his profession with 16 consecutive first-round KOs, the knockout phenomenon Berlanga has gone the gap in his final 4 fights, logging in a complete of 38 rounds towards the likes of Roamer Alexis Angulo, Steve Rolls, Marcelo Esteban Coceres, and Demond Nicholson.
Judging the tape, many critics deemed the tremendous middleweight Berlanga had regressed. Promoter High Rank additionally appeared inclined to pump the brakes a bit with the caliber of opponents Berlanga was dealing with, simply because the boxer was trying to make the leap.
Alas, each side break up in January, and the 25-year-old Berlanga (20-0, 16 KOs) is now a free agent.
“We did not have the identical concepts. That is the rationale we’re right here now. [Top Rank] did a tremendous job constructing my profession and getting me to the place I’m not now,” Berlanga instructed co-hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess on “The DAZN Boxing Present.”
“I already know I used to be a star, whatever the critics. Once you’re profitable in life, you are all the time going to have haters. That comes with the territory. I am simply comfortable to be on this place.
“I really feel like I am in a state of affairs the place I’m prepared for that step as much as get into these huge fights.”
When Berlanga was requested if the general public had seen the most effective model of himself, he stated, “Naw, not but. I simply transfer at my tempo, and I do know when the time is true, I will be prepared for the massive fights.”
Crew Berlanga is at the moment fielding presents from the remainder of the highest gamers within the discipline, together with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, Al Haymon’s Premier Boxing Champions, Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, and Floyd Mayweather’s Mayweather Promotions.
What’s it going to take to land the free agent?
“Whoever presents the most effective deal,” stated Berlanga. “We’re assembly with all people. Numbers, matchmaking, and the best way we need to get moved need to make sense. All the pieces has to make sense for my workforce and me. That is fascinating. I am simply sitting again with my legs up, chilling, and ready on these presents.”
Manouk Akopyan is a sports activities journalist, author, and broadcast reporter. He’s additionally a member of the Boxing Writers Affiliation of America and the MMA Journalists Affiliation. He may be reached on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube at @ManoukAkopyan, by electronic mail at manouk[dot]akopyan[at]gmail.com, or through www.ManoukAkopyan.com.