Berlanga, a Puerto Rican fighter, is looking to bounce back after his recent loss to Canelo Alvarez. He's eager to prove himself again in the 168-pound division.
On the other side, British boxer Sheeraz is moving up from middleweight. He's coming off a draw against Adames, a result he's not happy with. This fight gives him a chance to make a statement in his new weight class.
Sheeraz hasn't said much about the upcoming bout. He told The Ring:
"It's one of those fights... I don't want to talk too much. If that's the fight that Berlanga's team wants, then send me the contract"
The fight is shaping up to be a big deal, especially for Berlanga. Dan Rafael shared on X (formerly Twitter) that Berlanga's side of the deal could be worth a lot of money:
"Say what you will about #CaneloBerlanga, but Berlanga's manager, Keith Connolly, got him the prize. The package on his side, which includes Matchroom, is likely to cost eight figures"
This isn't the first time Berlanga has shown interest in fighting Sheeraz. Now, that interest has turned into reality.
For Sheeraz, this fight marks a new chapter. He's left behind his hard-hitting days at middleweight and is ready to make his mark in the super middleweight division.
As the fight date gets closer, fans can look forward to seeing how these two fighters' styles will match up in the ring. It's a fight that brings together different boxing worlds and promises to be an exciting showdown in New York.