
Organizer Eddie Hern says he hopes that the super average rival Edgar Berlang (22-1, 17 Kos) will remain with Matchroom Boxing after completing his contract’s last fight this Saturday, March 15 against Jonathan Gonzalez-Orthiz (20-0-1, 16 Kos) in the fight of Caribe Royale Royale Orlando, Florida.
Berlang’s fight against Gonzalez-Orthiz, 35, is Austin ‘Muny’ Williams against Patrice Volny Card Participation. The event will be displayed Live on daznAccording to Manouk Akopyan in the area, Berlang is not happy with him when he is on the undercard. However, Herner says he tried to make an agreement with Edgar to fight in the main place in Puerto Rico.
He talked to a lot about this idea, but they “ended with time”. So, Herner returned to the contract. He says the contract has a rule of revenge on the sub -card.
Free agency
After Berlang’s return battle next Saturday, Herner says Caleb plant or Jermall Charlo Next, if he stays with his company. It is not clear whether Edgar would be interested in fighting one of these guys because he mentioned that he wanted to fight Jamie Munguia for PPV. Understandably, Edgar wants Jamie.
Berlang says the competition would be Mexico against Puerto Rico, and he believes the victory over Munguia will open the door for a repeat match with Canelo Alvarez. Edgar lost Canelo with a 12 -round unanimous decision on September 14 last year. He was paid $ 10 million. So, it is understandable why he would like a repeat game.
Herner wants the “chosen one” Berlang, 27, remaining with Matchroom’s remaining career, but it does not look like he will do it. He is likely to hope that the Turks Alalshikh will want to sign him in his new boxing league.
“After this fight, he is a free agent. I hope he spends the rest of his career with Matchroom, ”said Eddie Herner to media About Edgar Berlang, who will conclude a contract with his company against Jonathan Gonzalez-Orthiz on March 15.
“Everything we do is glorify our contract, instead of a fight. He will go inside and hopefully look good in Orlando, and then we will see him hopefully with Caleb Plant or (Jermall) Charlo. He (Berlang) is a big name, he is a great fighter, and I think he has a huge amount of sports. Get this victory and then move on to a big fight, ”said Hern.
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Last updated 03/09/2025