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Edgar Berlanga’s arrest situation has taken a dark turn. Following the boxer’s arrest on Monday, October 26, in Polk County, Florida, the police have revealed some dire details of his arrest.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / October 28

Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing Star Arrested and Charged With Two Battery Offenses in Florida

A severe legal ordeal looms for one of Dana White’s marquee Zuffa Boxing stars. The Lakeland Police Department arrested the promotion’s standout super middleweight fighter Edgar Berlanga on Monday, October 26, 2026, in his residential town in Polk County, Florida, under two serious charges.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Dana White's Zuffa Boxing Star Edgar Berlanga Faces Jail Time— What It Means For His Boxing Career

Edgar Berlanga, the brash super middleweight contender and recent Zuffa Boxing signee, was arrested Monday in Polk County, Florida, on two battery charges

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / August 18

Edgar Berlanga Reveals Real Reason Why He Once Bit His Opponent Like Mike Tyson

Weeks after he made his debut in Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, where he knocked out Steven Butler in the seventh round, Edgar Berlanga reflected on an old controversy that once brought him comparisons to Mike Tyson.

Boxing News / KO on SI / August 13

Edgar Berlanga Delivers Confident Hamzah Sheeraz Claim Despite KO Loss

Edgar Berlanga still believes that the worst loss of his career is "easy work." Despite suffering a brutal fifth-round knockout loss to Hamzah Sheeraz in 2025, Berlanga still confidently views the matchup as a piece of cake.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 27

Edgar Berlanga beats Steven Butler by TKO in round 7 at Zuffa Boxing 9

Edgar Berlanga stopped Steven Butler by seventh-round TKO at Zuffa Boxing 9, moving his record to 26-2 with his first knockout victory. The American super-middleweight controlled the contest before forcing the finish at 1:14 of round seven, handing Butler his fourth career defeat.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 27

Berlanga Calls Out Eubank Jr.

Edgar Berlanga stopped Steven Butler and immediately started naming names. The super middleweight ran through a wish list that covered nearly every significant name in the 168-pound division — Chris Eubank Jr., Jaime Munguia, Caleb Plant, Jermall Charlo, and Hamzah Sheeraz.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 27

Edgar Berlanga vs Steven Butler Fight Results: Berlanga Scores 7th Round KO in NYC (Video)

It was the homecoming he expected, but it proved more challenging than Edgar Berlanga (24-2, 19 KOs) anticipated, as he scored a seventh-round knockout over Steven Butler (38-6-1, 32 KOs) at the Theater, Madison Square Garden on Paramount+.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 24

Edgar Berlanga vs Steven Butler: Will It Be ‘Bing-Bong’ Or ‘Uh Oh’ In NYC on Sunday Night?

When the bell rings on Sunday between Edgar Berlanga and Steven Butler, a lot is on the line. The bout will be Zuffa Boxing’s first event in New York City, held at The Theater Madison Square Garden.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 21

Edgar Berlanga vs. Steven Butler: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

Zuffa Boxing 09 heads to the Big Apple, New York City, on Sunday night as they host a fight card from the Theater at Madison Square Garden, live on Paramount+.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 20

Andrade calls for Berlanga clash: 'He needs someone like me'

Demetrius Andrade has named Edgar Berlanga as his preferred next opponent, claiming the matchup would benefit both fighters. The former two-weight world champion says Berlanga requires a name like his to strengthen his profile.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 19

Berlanga Eyes Eubank Jr. Fight

Edgar Berlanga returns to Madison Square Garden on July 26 against Hamzah Butler, the replacement for the originally scheduled Hamzah Sheeraz. Berlanga

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 9

Zuffa Boxing 9 fight card set for MSG on July 26

Zuffa Boxing returns to Madison Square Garden on July 26 with a seven-fight card streaming live on Paramount+. Super middleweight Edgar Berlanga takes on Steven Butler in the main event at the Infosys Theater inside MSG, per MMA Mania.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 1

Edgar Berlanga's Next Move

Edgar Berlanga is returning to Madison Square Garden — the city that made him and the building where it all started to go wrong. Zuffa Boxing 9 is officially set for July 26 at the Infosys Theater at MSG, with Berlanga headlining against Canadian super middleweight Steven Butler in a ten-round main event.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 30

Edgar Berlanga faces Steven Butler at Zuffa Boxing 9 in MSG

Edgar Berlanga will attempt to snap a two-fight skid when he takes on Steven Butler in the main event of Zuffa Boxing 9 on July 26 at Madison Square Garden's Infosys Theater, MMA Mania reports.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 13, 2025

Oscar De La Hoya Claps Back At Edgar Berlanga

Edgar Berlanga seemed to be on cloud nine this whole week leading up to the fight. Berlanga was trash-talking everybody that would listen to him. He told Hamzah Sheeraz that “I’m your Canelo”. He was telling Sheeraz that the plans that Turki has for him will not happen because he’s going to knock him out.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 11, 2025

Edgar Berlanga Clowns Oscar De La Hoya

At the final press conference on Thursday leading up to the Edgar Berlanga vs Hamzah Sheeraz fight. Edgar Berlanga seemed to be on ten the moment that he stepped into the press conference.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 10, 2025

Edgar Berlanga Trades Shots With Oscar De La Hoya, Calls Him A Stripper

It's safe to say that Edgar Berlanga and Oscar De La Hoya are not the best of friends. At the final press conference ahead of his fight against Hamzah Sheeraz, Berlanga verbally went at Golden Boy promoter, Oscar De La Hoya.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 7, 2025

Heavyweight Dreams For Edgar Berlanga

Super middleweight contender Edgar Berlanga (23–1, 18 KOs) may be preparing to face Hamzah Sheerazthis Saturday in New York, but his vision goes far beyond the 168 pound division.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 14, 2025

Eddie Hearn Responds to Edgar Berlanga’s Claims

Promoter Eddie Hearn responded to Edgar Berlanga’s accusations, rejecting claims that he failed to secure the necessary funds for a title shot against IBF super middleweight champion William Scull.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 10, 2025

Edgar Berlanga’s Comeback Fight Raises Questions

Edgar Berlanga sees himself as more popular than ever, believing he can get big fights because his fame extends far and wide, even beyond what his promoter, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing, can secure for him.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 13, 2024

Canelo v Berlanga: Three Reasons Why The Challenger Could Shock The World

On Saturday night at the T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will make the latest defense of his super-middleweight world titles against Edgar Berlanga.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 11, 2024

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga: Who Wins?

LAS VEGAS — Three-belt super middleweight world champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will have a tough matchup against hungry, unbeaten Edgar Berlanga at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 10, 2024

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga ‘Gloves Off’ Ep 1 & 2 Recap

The Prime Video exclusive series Gloves Off premiered its latest episodes on Sunday, focusing on all things Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (61-2-2, 29 KOs) vs. Edgar Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs) as they will meet on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV on PPV.