Edgar Berlanga’s ring return is being mentioned for March 2025 in Puerto Rico. The 39-year-old journeyman Gabriel Rosado (26-17-1, 15 KOs) is being talked about as a powerful risk for Berlanga to assist him get again to successful.
Berlanga can’t afford to journey up in entrance of his Puerto Rican followers, who praised him after his loss to Canelo Alvarez on September 14th. They’ll settle for a loss to Canelo, however in all probability not in opposition to Rosado. That might be going too far.
Edgar Berlanga Worshipped In Defeat
The Brooklyn, New York native, Berlanga, who identifies together with his dad or mum’s authentic house nation, traveled round behind a truck in Puerto Rico after his loss, being adopted by a protracted line of followers who handled him like a famous person in defeat. To make sure, it was odd, however it confirmed how the followers are on the lookout for a alternative for Miguel Cotto.
Why would they comply with round Berlanga after a lopsided loss? I nonetheless don’t perceive it. He fought poorly in opposition to Canelo and had finished nothing together with his profession earlier than being blessed with that title shot.
Rosado isn’t that far off from Berlanga when it comes to expertise. If Rosado had fought the 22 tomato cans that Berlanga fought to get his wins, he’d have overwhelmed all of them and would have the identical document.
The Philadelphia-born Rosado turns 39 on January thirteenth and hasn’t gained a battle in three years since his upset third-round knockout win over Bektemir Melikuziev on June 19, 2021. Rosado has misplaced his final 4 fights since. That in all probability gained’t hold Berlanga from combating him as a result of he suits in completely with the fighters he’s overwhelmed up to now to construct his document.
High Rank and Matchroom did an ideal job of steering Berlanga to a 22-0 document earlier than Canelo Alvarez uncovered him. It’s a disgrace that Berlanga didn’t should battle not less than one good opponent like David Benavidez or David Morrell to get his title shot in opposition to Canelo.
Berlanga (22-, 17 KOs) misplaced a 12-round unanimous resolution to WBA, WBC, and WBO tremendous middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez on September 14th in Las Vegas. Canelo gained by the scores 118-109, 117-110, and 118-109.
Berlanga obtained a handbag between $1-3 million for the battle, with one other 20% from the PPV cash. So, he’ll be a millionaire in his subsequent battle in March, and there won’t be an excessive amount of strain on him if he’s matched in opposition to Rosado.
It was a one-sided battle for essentially the most half, however Berlanga used his 193-lb huge body to stroll down the smaller Canelo to land some good photographs in a shedding effort.
Followers criticized Berlanga for combating to outlive and being afraid to let his fingers go for worry of being knocked out. This was a cowardly manner of combating, however it made sense.
By going the gap, Berlanga might brag about going 12 rounds afterward, and he nonetheless has choices for good paydays in opposition to Jaime Munguia, William Scull, and Diego Pacheco. Berlanga wouldn’t have these choices if Canelo had knocked him out.
“I’m informed they’re fascinated about Edgar Berlanga Jr’s return in March 2025 in Puerto Rico. Nothing has been determined but in regards to the opponent for the Tremendous Middleweight contender,” stated Salvador Rodriguez on X.
Edgar’s Path to Canelo Rematch
Berlanga has already mapped out a path to a rematch with Canelo, saying he needs to defeat Jaime Munguia or seize the IBF title, after which use these a type of two wins to get a fast second battle.
It sounds deluded, however you may perceive why Berlanga would desire a second battle with the Mexican star as a result of he gained’t make that form of cash combating anybody else. Furthermore, Berlanga’s profession will likely be over shortly as soon as he begins dealing with proficient contenders like Diego Pacheco, Osleys Iglesias, and Christian Mbilli. He’s not beating any of these guys ever.
