The Ring Magazine will host another massive fight night in New York on July 12. The main event will see a confident Edgar Berlanga face a determined Hamzah Sheeraz. The fight and event will air on DAZN.
Berlanga (23-1) is building his way back up after failing to capture undisputed super middleweight gold in September against Canelo Alvarez. The two-time amateur medalist has 18 wins via knockout.
A win could potentially lead to Berlanga facing Canelo again. The 28-year-old believes in the hype surrounding him and is ready to make a statement on fight night.
“He [Sheeraz] has to go through me first. July 12 is the night I’m looking forward to right now,” Berlanga said. “There’s a lot in the future and a lot of big fights to be made, but like I said, this weekend I have to f— this m—–f—– up. That’s it and then we move on.”
Berkshire’s Sheeraz (21-0-1) fought Carlos Adames to a controversial draw in February for the WBC middleweight title. The former Commonwealth and European champion is ready to impress in a new weight class as he also competes in the United States for the first time.
A multi-division champion acts as the co-headliner on the Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz undercard, while a prodigy looks to continue his rise in boxing.
Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz undercard
Here’s a breakdown of all the action on the Berlanga vs. Sheeraz card.
Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda
- Division/Weight: Lightweight
- Stevenson record: 23-0
- Zepeda record: 33-0
- Belts at stake: WBC lightweight title
The co-main event will see Shakur Stevenson defend the WBC lightweight title against William Zepeda.
Stevenson (23-0) beat Edwin De Los Santos for the WBC title. A multi-division champion with a unique defensive-like offense, the 27-year-old took out replacement opponent Josh Padley in February after Floyd Schofield had to back out.
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Zepeda (33-0) beat Joseph Diaz and Maxi Hughes before facing Tevin Farmer in November for interim gold. The man with 27 wins via knockout beat Farmer and retained the belt in a rematch this past March.
Alberto Puello vs. Subriel Matias
- Division/Weight: Super Lightweight
- Puello record: 24-0
- Matias record: 22-2
- Belts at stake: WBC super lightweight title
Alberto Puello defends the WBC super lightweight title against Subriel Matias.
Puello (24-0) won the WBA super lightweight title in 2022 but was named champion-in-recess after a PED suspension. He beat Gary Antuanne Russell for the interim WBC belt and won a close contest against Sandor Martin to cement his status as the full-time champion.
Matias (22-2) won the IBF super lightweight title in 2023. The Puerto Rican fought at home for the first time since 2019 in 2024, losing the belt against Liam Paro. The 33-year-old, who has won all of his fights via knockout, is on a two-fight win streak.
David Morrell vs. Imam Khataev
- Division/Weight: Light Heavyweight
- Morrell record: 11-1
- Khataev record: 10-0
- Belts at stake: N/A
David Morrell faces Imam Khataev.
A two-time gold medalist at the amateur level, Morrell (11-1) is a former WBA (Regular) super middleweight champion and light heavyweight champion. The 27-year-old lost the latter belt in his last fight in February against the hard-hitting David Benavidez.
A 2020 Olympic bronze medalist, Khataev (10-0) last fought a month ago. The Russian, with nine wins via knockout, recently failed a drug test, and though he is only banned from IBA boxing, his status for the fight is unknown.
Reito Tsutsumi vs. Isiah Rodrigues
- Division/Weight: Super Featherweight
- Tsutsumi record: 1-0
- Rodrigues record: 3-3
- Belts at stake: N/A
Further down the card, Reito Tsutsumi will face Isiah Rodrigues.
An ambassador for The Ring, Japanese prodigy Tsutsumi won gold in the 2021 Youth World Championships. He won his pro debut at the Times Square card in May. Rodrigues (3-3) is 2-2 in his last four fights.
Mohammed Alakel vs. Placido Hoff
- Division/Weight: Lightweights
- Morrell record: 4-0
- Khataev record: 2-3-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Finally, Mohammed Alakel faces Placido Hoff.
Alakel (4-0) looks to go 3-0 in 2025 as he makes his U.S. debut. A Golden Gloves winner, Hoff (2-3-1) is 1-1 in his last two fights. He last competed in 2024, his first fight in six years.
Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz Ring III tune-in info
- Date: Saturday, July 12
- Start time: 6 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. PT | 11p.m. BST | 8 a.m. AEST
- Main event start time (approx.): 11 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. PT | 4 a.m. BST | 1 p.m. AEST
- Location: Louis Armstrong Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center – Flushing, New York
- Live Stream: DAZN
- PPV price: $59.99
Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz will be available on DAZN.
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The PPV price will be $59.99.
