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Edgar Berlanga and Richardson Hitchins join Zuffa Boxing in a move that shakes up the boxing landscape. This signing could redefine their careers as they aim for bigger fights on a prominent platform.
Berlanga, 28, boasts a record of 23-2 with 18 KOs and is currently ranked No. 10 by ESPN at super middleweight. After facing Canelo Alvarez in 2024 and being stopped by Hamzah Sheeraz in 2025, he's eager to bounce back with Zuffa Boxing. He expresses excitement, stating, "Zuffa Boxing is changing the game."
Hitchins, also 28, holds an undefeated record of 20-0 with 8 KOs and is ranked No. 4 by ESPN at junior welterweight. He recently won and defended the IBF title but faced setbacks due to illness. With Zuffa Boxing backing him, he aims to prove himself as a generational talent. Both fighters are managed by Keith Connolly, further intertwining their careers.
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