In a spectacular comeback, Edgar Berlanga showed his power by knocking out Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz in the first round at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. The fight lasted less than a minute, with Berlanga landing a flurry of devastating punches that left his opponent with no response. The emphatic win reaffirms his position in the super middleweight division and fuels the conversation about his future in high-level fights.
Edgar Berlanga knocks out in the first round
This fight marked Berlanga’s return from his unanimous decision loss to Canelo Alvarez six months ago.
Eager to regain his status as an elite contender, he faced Gonzalez-Ortiz, who was returning to the ring after an inactivity of more than a decade.
Despite being overweight by 1.6 pounds due to a flu that affected his preparation, leaving him ineligible for the NABO super middleweight title, Berlanga was dominant.
After the fight, he did not hesitate to point out his next targets, mentioning names like Caleb Plant, Jermall Charlo and a possible rematch against Canelo Alvarez.
What’s Next for Berlanga
Promoter Eddie Hearn expressed interest in pitting Berlanga against Caleb Plant. “I think it would be a spectacular fight.
Two fighters who know how to heat up a press conference, two great talents at 168 pounds,” stated Hearn.
However, some critics have questioned the quality of the opponent, pointing out that Gonzalez-Ortiz had been out of the ring for more than ten years and had not faced relevant competition.
Still, Berlanga’s landslide victory has reignited the debate about his future in the division.
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