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Edgar Berlanga scores comeback win and signs lucrative Zuffa

Overview

In mid‑July 2026, super‑middleweight Edgar Berlanga returned after a year‑long layoff, facing Canadian prospect Steven Butler at Zuffa Boxing 09 in Madison Square Garden. The bout was marketed as a career reset and marked Zuffa Boxing’s first event in New York. Berlanga, seeking to rebound from losses to Canelo Alvarez and Hamzah Sheeraz, hinted at a future high‑profile fight with Britain’s Chris Eubank Jr.

Two days later, former two‑weight champion Demetrius Andrade publicly called out Berlanga, suggesting a mutually beneficial matchup to raise both fighters’ profiles. Berlanga, reflecting on his preparation, admitted past reliance on natural talent and “50 %” effort, but said a new camp has “turned the light switch on,” aiming to fight alongside elite names such as Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta Crawford.

The fight took place on July 26, where Berlanga rallied after an early knockdown to stop Butler in the seventh round, securing a decisive victory. In the post‑fight press conference, he named several possible future opponents, including Chris Eubank Jr., Jaime Munguia, Caleb Plant, Jermall Charlo, and a rematch with Hamzah Sheeraz.

By mid-August, Berlanga claimed that his multi-fight agreement with Zuffa Boxing is more lucrative than his September 2024 bout against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. While official terms remain unconfirmed, industry rumors suggest his Zuffa contract may exceed $10 million, highlighting the significant financial investments being made by the promotion to attract top-tier talent.

Entities

Dana White · Edgar Berlanga · Zuffa Boxing · Madison Square Garden · Steven Butler

Timeline

  1. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Edgar Berlanga claims Zuffa Boxing deal exceeds Canelo Alvarez earnings

    Boxer Edgar Berlanga claims his new multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing is more profitable than his fight against Canelo Alvarez, with rumors valuing the contract at over $10 million.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Edgar Berlanga defeats Steven Butler at Zuffa Boxing 9 in New York

    Edgar Berlanga knocked out Steven Butler in round 7 at Zuffa Boxing 9 in New York, then called out top‑ranked opponents for future fights.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Demetrius Andrade Targets Edgar Berlanga for Next Fight

    Demetrius Andrade calls out Edgar Berlanga as his next opponent, while Berlanga admits past lack of discipline ahead of his July 26 Madison Square Garden return.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Edgar Berlanga heads Zuffa Boxing debut at Madison Square Garden

    Edgar Berlanga fought Steven Butler at Madison Square Garden on July 26, debuting Zuffa Boxing in NYC and eyeing a future money bout with Chris Eubank Jr.

Sources

boxemag.com · boxingnews24.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · cashonyourmobile.net.au · eastsideboxing.com · essentiallysports.com · japan-lifestyle.com · nosmokeboxing.com · si.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history