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.
FIGHT ODDS
Edgar Berlanga + 110
Hamzah Sheeraz – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 11, 2025
