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  • #11
    Boricua181

    Berlanga is catching a lot of undue flak, simply because his power ends fights within the first round. He shouldn't allow his opponents to last any longer in his fights than necessary. There are fights where he could've allowed his opponents to survive the first round, just so he could've gotten a round or two in. This would have allowed Berlanga to display more of his skills, stamina, and chin. He could've also hurt his opponent, and ended the fight in a more devastating manner. What's the point of that he would still have his detractors, thats just how some boxing fans are. Then sometimes they're just plain hypocrite's, they say one thing on social media. But if they ever met the fighter in person they would be congratulating him for his power. He just can't get caught up in the praise, or the media bashing. People who haven't accomplished much in life, like disparaging those who are successful. He just has to concentrate on the opponent in front of him, and building his career. I've checked all of his opponents records, and he's fought progressively better competition each fight. The record of his 16 opponents are a combined 175-67-5 (90 KO's), 10 of them had more fights, 13 had a winning record, and 8 had never been knocked out, prior to fighting him. If he beats Ulises Sierra, I'm sure that his following fight will be against a progressively better opponent. He'll be 24 in 2021, and going into his 17th through 20th opponents for the year. If he's successful in those fights, one of them will probably be for a title.
    If not in late 2021, then for sure in early 2022, he'll be 25, gotten more rounds of experience, show cased more of his skills, and will have a possible 20-0. What's the rush, if he didn't have the devastating power, some of his 15 opponents would've gone some rounds, or lasted the distance. That said he does have fight ending power in both fist, and this is what happens. I'm impressed with his fighting ability so far, and I wish him continued success in his career. He has to stay focused, and disciplined, or he'll fall into the age old traps of life that have ruined many in the past. There's nothing like success to bring out the leeches, hangers on, and the criminal element, to drain you of your hard earned money, resources, and ultimately your skills.
    Last edited by Boricua181; 12-09-2020, 03:27 AM. Reason: Made some corrections, and additions.

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    • #12
      Maybe in 15 more fights we’ll see him fight a top 50 ranked opponent.

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      • #13
        Originally posted by Boricua181 View Post
        Berlanga is catching a lot of undue flak, simply because his power ends fights within the first round. He shouldn't allow his opponents to last any longer in his fights than necessary. There are fights where he could've allowed his opponents to survive the first round, just so he could've gotten a round or two in. This would have allowed Berlanga to display more of his skills, stamina, and chin. He could've also hurt his opponent, and ended the fight in a more devastating manner. What's the point of that he would still have his detractors, thats just how some boxing fans are. Then sometimes they're just plain hypocrite's, they say one thing on social media. But if they ever met the fighter in person they would be congratulating him for his power. He just can't get caught up in the praise, or the media bashing. People who haven't accomplished much in life, like disparaging those who are successful. He just has to concentrate on the opponent in front of him, and building his career. I've checked all of his opponents records, and he's fought progressively better competition each fight. The record of his 16 opponents are a combined 175-67-5 (92 KO's), 10 of them had more fights, 13 had a winning record, and 8 had never been knocked out, prior to fighting him. If he beats Ulises Sierra, I'm sure that his following fight will be against a progressively better opponent. He'll be 24 in 2021, and going into his 17th through 20th opponents for the year. If he's successful in those fights, one of them will probably be for a title.
        If not in late 2021, then for sure in early 2022, he'll be 25, gotten more rounds of experience, show cased more of his skills, and will have a possible 20-0. What's the rush, if he didn't have the devastating power, some of his 15 opponents would've gone some rounds, or lasted the distance. That said he does have fight ending power in both fist, and this is what happens. I'm impressed with his fighting ability so far, and I wish him continued success in his career. He has to stay focused, and disciplined, or he'll fall into the age old traps of life that have ruined many in the past. There's nothing like success to bring out the leeches, hangers on, and the criminal element, to drain you of your hard earned money, resources, and ultimately your skills.
        There are always going to be haters! Berlanga is being brought along "old school" style! Plenty of activity, regardless of opponents status! That's how Mike Tyson did it! That's how JCC Sr. did it! That's how Manny Pacquiao did it! Manny had nearly 40 fights before the fist fight with Barerra, and no one in the U.S. knew any of them! Tyson actually had a "Bum-of-the-Month Club!" Anyway, all 3 of those fighters did great things! Berlanga and Boots will have plenty of critics, but who cares! The guys in the Top 10 will say, "They have to prove himself first," and the fans will say, "when will he fight a Top 10 guy?" No win situation!

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        • #14
          I don`t really get the hype. Dude fights in 168 division, that is not a very good division, he fights 162. guy by boxrec in 8-rounder..What is the hype about?

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          • #15
            Originally posted by JakeTheBoxer View Post
            I don`t really get the hype. Dude fights in 168 division, that is not a very good division, he fights 162. guy by boxrec in 8-rounder..What is the hype about?
            He's only 23 hes got plenty of time to get in there with better opponents. Regardless, 15 straight 1st round KO's is impressive even though the competition is very subpar.

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            • #16
              If they manage him properly and keep getting him stay busy fights, he’ll be ready for a world title shot by late next year. He still needs more experience and needs to fight an opponent who’ll make him dig deep.

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              • #17
                Originally posted by Eff Pandas View Post
                Dirrell just had a belt. That's a giant leap. He's a PBC guy to so that's likely to be an issue setting up.

                I'd like to see Edgar vs Ievgen Khytrov. Ievgen gots a lil name with the Contender. He's solid & would easily be Edgar's best opponent without putting him into too deep of water if he has a bad night &/or encounters too much resistance.

                So either he wins or he has trouble but it's work through-able trouble. If he fights a guy as experienced as Dirrell & has trouble he's basically just gonna have a bad day & catch an L cuz that's a big ask to overcome when the man hasn't even met a round card girl in real time yet.
                That’s true and I didn’t think about promotional affiliation when I threw out that name.

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                • #18
                  As others have said, KOs aren't just power, they take skills to setup.

                  Berlanga has the high processing speed that it takes to read the opponents' movement and find or create holes in their defense before they have enough time to become comfortable in the fight.

                  His early resume looks very similar to Edwin Valero's, but we have to see what happens when he steps up to the higher levels of competition.

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                  • #19
                    Originally posted by JakeTheBoxer View Post
                    I don`t really get the hype. Dude fights in 168 division, that is not a very good division, he fights 162. guy by boxrec in 8-rounder..What is the hype about?
                    If it were that easy to have 15 straight first-round knockouts then more fighters would be able to do it. Also, KO artists are always hyped up so let’s give the guy a chance to progress. The jury is still out on him but he looks good so far

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                    • #20
                      Originally posted by Bronx2245 View Post
                      There are always going to be haters! Berlanga is being brought along "old school" style! Plenty of activity, regardless of opponents status! That's how Mike Tyson did it! That's how JCC Sr. did it! That's how Manny Pacquiao did it! Manny had nearly 40 fights before the fist fight with Barerra, and no one in the U.S. knew any of them! Tyson actually had a "Bum-of-the-Month Club!" Anyway, all 3 of those fighters did great things! Berlanga and Boots will have plenty of critics, but who cares! The guys in the Top 10 will say, "They have to prove himself first," and the fans will say, "when will he fight a Top 10 guy?" No win situation!
                      Bronx2245 always good to hear your perspective on the sport of boxing. Like I said I looked up his opponents record, and it wasn't the greatest, but it wasn't the worst either. I think he's been matched well, his opponents just can't take his power, I mean it's awesome. He just has to watch out for the pitfalls, that fall success. He's scheduled to fight this week on 12/12/20, then on 3/2021 in Puerto Rico, and finally on 6/12/21, in Madison Square Garden the day before the Puerto Rican Day Parade. I believe that they'll have a significant opponent facing him on the 6/12/21 card, that might also feature Felix Verdejo in a main event fight. There should be a loaded under card filled with other up, and coming Puerto Rican boxers being showcased. It looks like Berlanga might also be fighting in 9/11, or18/2021, which is the Mexican Independence Day, then probably closing out the year with a fight in 12/2021. That will add up to a record of 20-0, if he's continued his winning streak, and have fought for a world title by then, or shortly their after in early 2022.

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