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The Sun
5 days ago
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Edgar Berlanga vs Hamzah Sheeraz LIVE RESULTS: Undercard ON NOW as Shakur Stevenson defends title before huge event
ALL eyes will be on British star Hamzah Sheeraz as he goes head-to-head with Edgar Berlanga for a potential world title shot TONIGHT! Sheeraz, 26, is yet to taste defeat, but his most recent fight ended in disappointment as a controversial draw with WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames cost him the belt. Meanwhile, battling Berlanga recently bounced back from his 2024 Canelo Alvarez loss in emphatic fashion by knocking out Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz in the first round. The huge undercard also includes WBC lightweight champ Shakur Stevenson, who takes on William Zepeda in what should be another exciting clash. 12th Jul 2025, 22:44 By Connor Greaves Tonight's card in full Some huge bouts will take place in the lead up to tonight's main event, here is the running order with the card set to begin at 11pm BST/6pm ET: Edgar Berlanga (23-1, 18 KO) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (21-0-1, 17 KO), super middleweights, 12 rounds Shakur Stevenson (23-0, 11 KO) vs William Zepeda (33-0, 27 KO), lightweights, 12 rounds - for Stevenson's WBC title Alberto Puello (24-0, 10 KO) vs Subriel Matias (22-2, 22 KO), super lightweights, 12 rounds - for Puello's WBC title David Morrell Jr (11-1, 9 KO) vs Imam Khataev (10-0, 9 KO), light heavyweights, 10 rounds Reito Tsutsumi (1-0, 0 KO) vs Michael Ruiz (2-7-1, 0 KO), lightweights, 4 rounds 12th Jul 2025, 22:41 By Connor Greaves Good evening and welcome to SunSport's live blog of Berlanga vs Sheeraz! The two super middleweights will headline The Ring III card tonight in New York. The winner of the blockbuster bout will move a step closer to a huge showdown with Canelo Alvarez. Tonight's huge bill also sees Shaktur Stevenson defend his WBC lightweight strap against William Zepeda.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 predictions, odds, picks: Will the third time be the charm for Serrano?
For years, women's boxing was an afterthought — hidden in the background and buried on male-dominated cards. But on Friday night at the most iconic arena in the world, Madison Square Garden, the spotlight belongs entirely to the women. After two unforgettable wars, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are set to do it all over again for the undisputed super lightweight title in the main event. And that's not the only undisputed title fight on offer either. Taylor vs. Serrano is one of three undisputed championship contests on Friday's 8-fight all-women's card that will surely be enjoyed by a multi-million audience on Netflix. Advertisement Three undisputed title fights, two unification bouts, the WBC interim world title, a top prospect, and a contender looking to go again — what a card we have in front of us on Friday. Let's dive in and break it all down. Betting odds courtesy of BetMGM. Undisputed super lightweight title: Katie Taylor (+160) vs. Amanda Serrano (-188) Taylor vs. Serrano is no ordinary trilogy. Fight fans are used to seeing the third installment of a rivalry when the series is tied 1–1 — or, in the case of Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 3, 1-0-1. It's rare we get a trilogy when the same fighter has won both prior meetings. A recent example is Fury vs. Derek Chisora, but let's be honest: few were clamoring to see that a third time. Advertisement Each of the first three bouts between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez had an element of controversy, prompting a fourth fight despite Pacquiao being 2-0-1 up. If you go further back, to the mid-1970s, Alan Minter and Kevin Finnegan fought three times for the British middleweight title. Minter won all three, but many felt Finnegan was unlucky not to get the nod in at least one of them. Taylor vs. Serrano is a different animal altogether. Taylor leads 2-0 — yet, somehow, enters the third fight as the underdog. That might seem hard to fathom at first glance, but with a deeper analysis, it begins to make sense. While the consensus was that Taylor deserved the nod in their first bout, many believed Serrano should've had her hand raised in the rematch. Taylor won it on all three scorecards by a single point — 95-94 — the same as our card at Uncrowned. Taylor's best assets — her sharp hands and fleet feet — are attributes that tend to diminish with age and mileage. Some believed that moment had already arrived following her loss to Chantelle Cameron in May 2023. But, as she so often does, Taylor dug deep and found a way to edge the rematch six months later. Now 39, with another ten grueling rounds on the clock, time is running out on one of boxing's most decorated careers. Advertisement After her second win over Serrano, Taylor admitted — for the first time — that the end is near. And as the old saying goes, once a fighter starts talking retirement, they've already got one foot out the door. That's when the decline tends to show. Serrano, at 36, isn't a spring chicken either, but her style is less reliant on youth and reflexes. And in women's boxing, where the punches carry less weight than in the men's game, Serrano has more manageable wear and tear than a male fighter with her style and pro experience would. Taylor and Serrano have given us two razor-close fights already, and I expect the third to be just as fierce — but this time, I see Serrano walking away with her hand raised. Pick: Serrano Alycia Baumgardner and Jennifer Miranda pose after weighing in for their championship fight. (Ed Mulholland via Getty Images) Undisputed super featherweight title: Alycia Baumgardner (-1800) vs. Jennifer Miranda (+1000) In the night's co-feature, Alycia Baumgardner puts her undisputed title on the line against Jennifer Miranda in Baumgardner's debut for Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions. Baumgardner was last in action this past September, where her fight with Define Person ended in an early technical decision due to a cut sustained by Persoon during the fight. Advertisement Although unbeaten, Miranda is largely an unknown quantity and at 38 years old, this is likely her one and only chance at establishing herself as an elite fighter. Nothing in her resume or amateur pedigree suggests she'll be able to accomplish that against Baumgardner, though. Baumgardner, now under Derrick James, should be too athletic and strong for Miranda — who is a long-range counterpuncher but often neglects defense. As soon as Baumgardner breaks the distance, she should be able to control the proceedings up close and consistently connect with power shots on Miranda. Miranda also has slow feet, so it won't be difficult to pin her down. Pick: Baumgardner Savannah Marshall and Shadasia face off for the IBF and WBO super middleweight championship. (Stephen McCarthy via Getty Images) Unified super middleweight title: Savannah Marshall (-700) vs. Shadasia Green (+475) For Savannah Marshall, it is her first boxing match in two years, since she defeated Franchon Crews-Dezurn to win the undisputed super middleweight title. Shadasia Green's lone career defeat comes at the hands of Crews-Dezurn. Advertisement Green was last in action against Melinda Watpool this past November, where she edged a controversial split decision. She was outworked for large periods during the fight and fatigued in the mid-rounds after a strong start. The big-punching Marshall will be able to capitalize on these shortcomings as she fights in an aggressive manner. I expect Marshall's work rate and experience to be enough to overcome Green. Pick: Marshall Ellie Scotney and Yamileth Mercado pose after weighing in for their upcoming fight at Madison Square Garden. (Ed Mulholland via Getty Images) Unified super bantamweight title: Ellie Scotney (-700) vs. Yamileth Mercado (+525) It's been a faultless pro journey for Ellie Scotney, who, at 10-0, has established herself as the No. 1 fighter at 122 pounds. Scotney claimed the IBF super bantamweight title with victory over Cherneka Johnson in June 2023 and then added the WBO title to her name by beating Segolene Lefebvre. Advertisement Mercado has been a champion for almost 6 years. What she lacks in amateur pedigree, she makes up for in her pro experience. The Mexican was soundly beaten by Amanda Serrano up at featherweight in 2021, but down at super bantam, she has made nine successful defenses. Perhaps the biggest was her win over Ramla Ali in June 2024. Although not landing the eye-catching punches, Mercado overwhelmed Ali with volume on that occasion. Scotney is one of the finest technicians in the women's game. She places her punches well, and they are always delivered with crispness. Scotney's head movement and footwork will also be a challenge for Mercado to overcome. Pick: Scotney Cherneka Johnson and Shurretta Metcalf ahead of their undisputed bantamweight championship fight. (Stephen McCarthy via Getty Images) Undisputed bantamweight title: Cherneka Johnson vs. Shurretta Metcalf Since losing her super bantamweight title to Scotney, Johnson moved down to bantamweight and claimed the WBA title there with a win over Nina Hughes, which was repeated this past March by stoppage. Advertisement Metcalf is coming off back-to-back triumphs over Miyo Yoshida, the second of which saw her crowned IBF bantamweight champion. Both wins were controversial, which explains Metcalf's position as a significant underdog in this matchup. Johnson, on the other hand, looks to have found her weight class at bantamweight, as she is in the midst of her prime years at 30. Pick: Johnson Undercard quick picks:
