Edgar Berlanga spoke to his first series of knockout in an exclusive interview with worldboxingnews.com.
“The Chosen One” recorded his seventeenth first detention of the session against Jonathan Gonzalez -ortis on March 15 at Caribe Royale, Orlando, Florida. Berlanga met with criticism of the 151-second triumph, despite Gonzalez-Ortiz, which had a record of 20-0-1, 16 Kos.
The participants were created over the boxer caliber beaten by his latest victim. However, Berlanga rejected his finger’s guide in the best possible way, setting another opponent.
WBN began by asking the hero Puerto Rico, or his cup, which began with 16 basic KO1 in 2016-2020, became the last burden for him.
Berlanga said World Boxing News: “I wouldn’t say that knockout streak is a burden because everything happens for some reason.
“I am the biggest guy in sport and he had 17 knockouts in the first round. Nobody had it from Mike Tyson, and he only had eight knockout in the first round. He shows how warrior I am.
“At the beginning it was so, because when I knocked out everyone in the first round, I eliminated 16 opponents in the first round, but I didn’t get good rounds to get such experience. So when I started the distance with these guys, people said that I was a tick and I’m not good.
“They also said that it ended because I didn’t pink anyone, but I needed these rounds.”
The stunning series of knockout Berlanga raised his reputation enough for Canelo Alvarez to agree to Showdown Las Vegas in September last year. Despite the losing points, Berlanga says that he will get these rounds between April 2021 against Demond Nicholson and Canelo on the T-Mobile arena prepared him better for the challenge of a great fight.
“I feel that if I didn’t have or got any of these rounds to go to ten or twelve rounds,” Berlanga noted. “I don’t think I would survive with Canelo, and I would even be able to adapt it to IQ to IQ and stand before him to make your finger feet for ten to twelve rounds, so introducing these rounds and this experience was critical to me.
“I think this blessing at the end of the day.”
River king
Berlanga added: “There is no criticism, defending the references of Gonzalez-Ortiz after a few moans before and after his victory, he added:” There is no criticism. People will speak independently.
“I want to see how one of these guys try to knock down Canelo in the first round. They wouldn’t do it. They would go at a distance and probably beat him.
“They look at a guy like him and look at his body shape. You look at Tyson Fury. Tyson was a massive guy, but he was the undisputed champion. The same with this guy. He is an undefeated warrior.
“He had 20 and 0 with 16 knockouts. He was a tough guy. There is Puerto Rican, so I knew he was coming to fight. He wasn’t on the run, but I’m on a different level now, and people must understand it.
“Whoever is in front of me, I take them in the same way, regardless of whether it is Jaime Mungía, Caleb Plant or Charlo, any of these guys, I leave them.
“It doesn’t matter who is ahead of me. It can be a guy with a height of 300 pounds and seven feet; I also take him.
“This is a statement that I want to make in this world now,” summed up the pretender to the super medium -sized medium weight.
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Xander Zayas and Jaron Ennis will meet tonight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where two undefeated world champions will fight for the WBO and WBA super welterweight titles.
Zayas is defending his WBO and first WBA title for the second time, while Ennis is moving up from welterweight in a bid to become a two-weight ruler.
World Boxing News brings you live scores and updates from Brooklyn throughout the evening.
Live scorecards:
• Jahi Tucker vs. Euri Cedeno
• Emiliano Vargas vs. Bryce Mills
• Ben Whittaker vs. Richard Rivera
• Xander Zayas vs. Jaron Ennis (including round-by-round)
Scores by Xander Zayas and Jaron Ennis
Times are local – ET
00:11
Jaron “Boots” Ennis defeated Xander Zayas in seven rounds to become the unified WBA and WBO super welterweight champion in Brooklyn.
Ennis dropped Zayas in the first round, then survived a dramatic rally in the third round in which the previously undefeated champion hurt him with several demanding shots.
The momentum dropped significantly in the fifth quarter when Ennis knocked out Zayas with a crushing uppercut.
After dominating the sixth puck, Ennis forced Zayas to kneel at the start of the seventh puck, prompting the referee to wave his hand and stop the fight.
22:43
Emiliano Vargas remained undefeated after stopping Bryce Mills in the fourth round after a dominant display in the shootout.
Vargas controlled most of the contest, although Mills had his moments in return. He won the first two rounds 10-9 before scoring a knockdown in the third and taking a frame 10-8.
The end came in the fourth period when Vargas dropped Mills twice to force a stoppage and seal an impressive TKO victory.
21:55
Ben Whittaker he defeated Richie Rivera with a crushing left hook in the second round after dropping “Popeye The Sailor Man” in the opening session.
Rivera has proven to be more than just routine work for the British lithe heavyweight, who now desperately needs a tougher test after another impressive stoppage win.
21:50
Ben Whittaker and Richie Rivera in the ring.
21:23
Jahi Tucker he achieved a majority decision victory over Euri Cedeno after ten rounds of competition, continuing his middleweight career.
Tucker took control early before Cedeno fought his way back into contention in the middle rounds. However, Tucker finished the fight as the stronger of the two, winning the final four rounds on the WBN card and securing a well-deserved verdict.
The official judges scored it 95-95, 97-93 and 98-92, giving Tucker the majority win. WBN cards 98-92.
20:53
A barnstorm is heating up for the first fight on the Pay Per View card between Jahi Tucker and Euri Cedeno.
19:56
Dennis Thompson defeated Edwin Rodriguez from Puerto Rico by split decision in a close fight. Thompson rose to a gripping challenge and earned the verdict after eight rounds.
The judges scored the fight 79-73 and 77-75 in his favor, while the third judge scored it 77-75 for Rodriguez.
The victory gave Thompson a 1-0 lead for Philadelphia over Puerto Rico.
19:43
Dennis Thompson and Edwin Rodriguez go toe-to-toe in their super bantamweight bout.
19:14
Quincey Williams they remained undefeated with a dominant 79-73 unanimous decision over the hard-wearing Jerome Baxter after eight rounds.
18:35
Quincey Williams 6-0 starts his fight against Jerome Baxter 8-1 in the welterweight division.
On the card too Juanma Lopez DeJesus it took just over two minutes to beat Alberto Motos.
Boxing in the match room
Announcement
Zayas and Ennis meet over twelve rounds for the WBO and WBA super welterweight world titles in one of the biggest fights of the year in boxing.
The undefeated champions will headline the highest level competition and boxing competition held at the Barclays Center under the jurisdiction of the Up-to-date York State Athletic Commission.
The main support will be Ben Whittaker’s defense of his WBC Silver lithe heavyweight title against Richard Rivera following his victory over Liam Cameron.
Undefeated Emiliano Vargas also returns against Bryce Mills, while Jahi Tucker and Euri Cedeno fight for the vacant IBF North American, WBC USA and WBO NABO middleweight titles.
Elsewhere on the card, Quincey Williams will face Jerome Baxter, Dennis Thompson will face Edwin Rodriguez and Juanma Lopez De Jesus will open the action against Alberto Motos.
Updates will be added below as the action unfolds in Brooklyn, with more live coverage on World Boxing News.
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Oscar Collazo remained undefeated and won the WBO International flyweight title on Saturday night with a devastating two-round victory over Neider Valdez.
The unified WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine minimumweight champion improved to 15-0 with 12 knockouts after defeating Valdez three times before Mexico’s corner stopped the fight at 2:35 of the second round.
Making his final appearance at 112 pounds, Collazo showed his strength immediately transferred to the upper division, defeating Valdez from the opening bell at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California.
The Puerto Rican striker repeatedly found a home for his left hand and left no doubt about the outcome before the fight was called off.
“I felt great at 112 pounds. I love this division. In fact, I want to stay here for a long time,” Collazo said.
Knockdowns
Collazo admitted that he had already called for the fight to be stopped.
“After the third knockdown I was basically saying, ‘Never again, never again’. It was the right decision for his safety. His corner was well checked.
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The victory added another belt to Collazo’s collection and enhanced his growing reputation as one of boxing’s most invigorating champions in the lower weight division.
Looking ahead, Collazo has made it clear who he wants next.
“The fight with Ricardo Sandoval definitely interests me. I really want that fight. I’m ready for gigantic fights. I’m ready to make history. That’s the fight I want next.”
Sandoval currently holds the WBA flyweight title, making this one of the most attractive fights available if Collazo continues his climb in weight.
The event was broadcast live on DAZN and was promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in partnership with Miguel Cotto Promotions.
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World Boxing News has archived the biggest boxing results from April 2026, including Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, Conor Benn, Tenshin Nasukawa, Alycia Baumgardner, Ben Whittaker, Jarrell Miller and Skye Nicolson.
The month featured major action in the heavyweight division, title fights in multiple divisions, and several notable performances from emerging contenders and established world champions.
Below is the complete archive of WBN’s April 2026 boxing results, including links to fight reports, scorecards and live coverage where available.
April 29
Skye Nicolson defeated Mariah Turner UD
April 25
Jarrell Miller defeated Lenier Pero UD | Report and results
April 18
Ben Whittaker defeated Brian Sanchez KO1 | Scorecard and results
April 17
Alicja Baumgardner defeated Bo Mi Re Shin UD | Report and results
Lani Daniels defeated Shadasia Green TKO9 | Report
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