Turki Alalshikh continues to make dream match-ups and expands the boundaries of what’s possible in boxing, following his announcement of Canelo vs Terence Crawford and the groundbreaking Times Square card on May 2. His Excellency appears more determined than ever to push the sport’s boundaries, and The Ring Magazine has now revealed the unique venue for Berlanga vs Sheeraz and the rest of the July 12 card.
The card for July 12 had already been announced with Edgar Berlanga vs Hamzah Sheeraz headlining in a WBC super middleweight eliminator. The stellar undercard includes Shakur Stevenson and William Zepeda finally facing off for Stevenson’s WBC lightweight crown. Alberto Puello will defend his WBC super lightweight crown against Subriel Matias, while David Morrell and Imam Khataev will meet in an intriguing light heavyweight showdown.
Many have speculated on where the fight could be, especially with Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 3 and that stacked undercard taking place on July 11, at Madison Square Garden, New York City.
The Ring Magazine has now confirmed that Ring III will go ahead on July 12 and take place at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, NY. It should be a memorable venue for boxing with its 14k-seater stadium and retractable roof. This intimate stadium, which is known for its great atmosphere at the US Open, has the potential to be a memorable setting for modern-day boxing and a perfect host for this impressive card.
Stay with Big Fight Weekend for coverage of Berlanga vs Sheeraz, including results and video highlights, and post-fight analysis.
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