Berlanga and Sheeraz Headline in New York

The “Ring III” card will feature a high-voltage fight between Puerto Rican Edgar “The Chosen One” Berlanga (23-1, 18 KOs) and British Hamzah Sheeraz (21-0-1, 17 KOs) in an eliminator for the World Boxing Council (WBC) super middleweight title.

A intense duel between two contenders who are among the best in the division and are in their prime.

The uncertainty about Sheeraz’s adaptation to 168 pounds adds tension, as he’s moving up from the 160-pound middleweight division, while Berlanga appears as the local favorite in what he calls his “backyard,” New York.

In pre-fight statements, Berlanga, in his typical style, warned that he would knock out his opponent. “I’m going to break every bone in this guy’s face… If he comes to fight in the first round, I’ll knock him out.”

Puello Defends Against Matías’s Demolishing Power.

On the same card, Dominican Alberto “La Avispa” Puello (24-0, 10 KOs) returns to the ring renewed as the WBC super lightweight world champion for his second defense against the relentless Puerto Rican challenger, Subriel “Orgullo de Maternal” Matías (22-2, 22 KOs).

Puello, a 30-year-old southpaw, has cemented his status not only with his first title but also with a recent split decision defense over Sandor Martin in March 2025 in Brooklyn, demonstrating tactical intelligence and resilience.

Meanwhile, Matías, 33, dominates the division with 22 knockouts in his 22 victories, a true puncher. He is known for his overwhelming pressure and lethal power.
Stevenson vs. Zepeda: Elite Clash.

Also on the same night, American Shakur Stevenson (23-0, 11 KOs), the WBC lightweight world title defender, faces undefeated Mexican William “Camarón” Zepeda (33-0, 27 KOs), the current WBC interim champion, in a duel that promises to shake the boxing world.

Shakur Stevenson, 27, has an immaculate record, having been crowned champion in three divisions. His technical and defensive style has been compared to legends like Mayweather, Pernell Whitaker, or Sugar Ray Leonard, while William Zepeda, 29, presents an impressive 82 percent knockout victory rate, with 27 in his 33 wins, and is recognized for his constant pressure.

After overcoming Tevin Farmer twice, Zepeda states that he “comes to make a war” and isn’t worried about being knocked out.