An solid scrap it proved to be that had people dropped that got back up to be victorious. Full Edgar Berlanga vs Steven Butler fight analysis here.
In case you missed the fight, here is what went down:
- No official CompuBox or detailed punch-count stats were published for this fight.
- Official scorecards after six rounds: 57-55, 58-54, 57-55 (all for Berlanga).
- Round 1: Berlanga controlled with a sharp jab and movement.
- Round 2: Butler landed a huge right hand late, dropping Berlanga.
- Round 3: Berlanga came out aggressive, wobbled Butler multiple times with heavy combinations.
- Round 4: Berlanga slowed down; Butler landed a clean shot that pushed Berlanga back.
- Round 5: Berlanga hurt Butler again with a right hand and a left hook.
- Round 6: Berlanga dropped Butler late with multiple left hooks (10-8 round).
- Round 7: Referee stopped the fight after Berlanga landed a left hook and follow-up shots (1:14 mark).
- Overall: Berlanga out-landed Butler in power shots, but specific jab/connected totals were never released.
Here are the key sentiments from the victor Berlanga afterwards this weekend;
- Wants Chris Eubank Jr. next, ideally in London around November or December
- If Eubank isn’t available, named Jaime Munguia, Caleb Plant, Jermall Charlo, and Hamzah Sheeraz as other targets
- Wants a world title fight first, preferably against Munguia, before a unification rematch with Sheeraz
- Said the Butler win proves he’s a “true champion” and he’s not afraid of anyone
- Described the second-round knockdown as a “flash knockdown” and felt good recovering from it
- Said he wanted to come back to New York to prove himself and show he’s back
He could also take on a number of opponents in the US however instead of Eubank Jr.
Here are some other Edgar Berlanga opponents that he could take on next up.
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