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The hardcore boxing lovers have eagerly waited to see Edgar Berlanga coming back to the ring after his last appearance in April 2021. That said, the promising prodigy will now finally make his return under the big lights. And he’ll have a massive opportunity in hand to fight on Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury‘s undercard, set to take place on October 9.

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Berlanga will face Marcelo Esteban Coceres, and he’ll be eager to smother his fellow contemporary out.

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Until now, ‘The Chosen One’ has shown tremendous promise by displaying his slick fight skills to the test. However, he wants to trace a long pathway in the super-middleweight division. Accordingly, on October 9, he’ll have to make the most out of his opportunity.

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In his last fight, Berlanga locked horns with the stout Demond Nicholson. Both these fighters were keen to add a ‘W’ to their record, to eventually set themselves up for big fights ahead. That said, they both came in full preparations for this epic clash and put out a fight worth the hype.

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However, in the end, it was the Puerto Rican powerhouse who stood tall to claim a unanimous decision win. This was the first time when Berlanga’s pro-fight went to the judges for a decision. Because prior to this fight, the young gun scored knockout victories across all his fights.

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‘The Chosen One’ couldn’t knock Nicholson out, yet he made sure to hold major control of the ring throughout. And in his October 9 boxing outing, the 24-year-old will walk in with an even more aggressive approach.

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Should Edgar Berlanga take on tougher opponents?

Berlanga has undoubtedly proven his mettle in the stacked 168-pound division. But in order to be the best, he’ll have to test himself in deep waters.

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Also, if he wants to get his hands on the ultimate 168-pound gold, ‘The Chosen One’ will have to align himself with the bigwigs of the division.

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Chiefly, he’s one of the most captivating fighters in the mix, and his skill sets would certainly be tested if he faces some stern challengers. It’ll be exciting to see whom he faces after battling Marcelo Esteban Coceres.

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Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. He is a graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. He has prior professional experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and NBA. Chauhan explores and analyses a sport he has been following ever since Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte engaged in a duel in 2015. He adores old-school punchers like Manny Pacquiao, as well as modern-day greats such as 'The Gypsy King'. In his downtime, he engages in rigorous workouts to cater to his love for fitness.

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