Comments Thread For: Edgar Berlanga 'didn?t want to be in the ring,' says Tim Bradley

[archiemoore1]

Wow! You really took me back with that one! Baret was from my old neighborhood in Washington Heights, in upper-Manhattan. Haven’t thought about that guy in decades — probably since he lost to Starling. Lol I have a recollection of being at my friend’s sixth-floor apartment on 175th street. I happened to be looking out the window, and caught sight of Jose standing next to his sports car (I believe it was a Camaro or Firebird). This was 1982 — I was 16 then — and I remember noting how skinny his legs looked. Lol Funny the things you remember…and so strange to see that name after so many years. Anyway…it’s a good comparison. Baret seemed so promising. He was knocking everyone out. I recall watching one of his fights on TV. But that first loss sent his career down the chute.

If you remember that Dominican, do you remember Manuel.DeLeon who fought Buddy McGirt? That was my man. We were in shock camp together lol

[M312]

Having Andy Lee in your corner and gym is such a boon.

I have no doubt his training of Parker had Dubois pissing his pants at the impending loss so Uncle Fisheyes gave Sniffles a case of Duck Flu.

What has Andy Lee done as a trainer to make anyone worried?

Parker hasn't achieved anything yet.

[CubanGuyNYC]

If you remember that Dominican, do you remember Manuel.DeLeon who fought Buddy McGirt? That was my man. We were in shock camp together lol

Lol No, can’t say that I do. Had to look him up. I see that Manny started his career in ‘85 and fought his last bout in 2001. Many of his last fights took place in central Florida, where I now live. He’s recorded as living in Ocala, which is not far from Orlando. He was a professional opponent: a record of 7-24-1.

[archiemoore1]

Lol No, can’t say that I do. Had to look him up. I see that Manny started his career in ‘85 and fought his last bout in 2001. Many of his last fights took place in central Florida, where I now live. He’s recorded as living in Ocala, which is not far from Orlando. He was a professional opponent: a record of 7-24-1.

He's a cool dude. I also used to see Merqui Sosa walking around in the Heights. He's ripped and looks like someone you don't wanna mess with

[CubanGuyNYC]

He's a cool dude. I also used to see Merqui Sosa walking around in the Heights. He's ripped and looks like someone you don't wanna mess with

Clearly a big guy. 6’1 1/2” and fought at 168. I imagine he’s about 190, ripped. Not too many Dominicans made noise in boxing. I never understood why. I guess they’re just more interested in baseball.

[TMLT87]

It was nice of Sheeraz to practically knock him out of it then.

[Joseph]

Has Berlanga made a peep since the KO?

[champion4ever]

I can’t blame him for not wanting to be in the ring because he got knocked the fuck out!

[champion4ever]

Has Berlanga made a peep since the KO?

Hell nah because he’s too embarrassed! Finally that hype train is over.

[archiemoore1]

Clearly a big guy. 6’1 1/2” and fought at 168. I imagine he’s about 190, ripped. Not too many Dominicans made noise in boxing. I never understood why. I guess they’re just more interested in baseball.

Joan Guzman was probably one of the most skillful Dominicans. Unless you go way back in the days you had Vilomar Fernandez and b4 him you had Teo Cruz. He died in a plane crash