Edgar Berlanga will fight Hamzah Sheeraz at Louis Armstrong Stadium on July 12, marking his first hometown headline in over two years. Berlanga's boxing journey began at Starrett City Boxing in Brooklyn, a gym with a rich legacy. His upbringing included challenges like homelessness and family struggles. Despite these difficulties, Berlanga achieved success in boxing, selling out the Hulu Theater during a fight in March 2022, solidifying his rise in the sport. He retains confidence heading into the upcoming match against Sheeraz.
Berlanga's boxing dream started at Starrett City Boxing in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood, a legendary gym founded in 1978 by trainer Jimmy O'Pharrow.
Starrett City has produced 10 world champions and serves to help young adults from high-crime areas. Berlanga expressed pride in emerging from this gym.
Berlanga described his upbringing as challenging, noting his father's prison time and experiences living in shelters and project homes.
His breakthrough fight occurred on March 19, 2022, at the Hulu Theater, where he sold out the venue completely.
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