Edgar Berlanga (22-1, 17 KOs) has put his career on the line ahead of his upcoming fight against Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz (20-0-1, 16 KOs) on March 15. The super middleweight contender has boldly stated that if he fails to score a knockout, he will retire from boxing and work at Walmart 🛒❌.
The 10-round bout will take place at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, as part of the DAZN card headlined by Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams vs. Patrice Volny.
⚠️ Walmart or Win?
Berlanga’s drastic statement comes in the wake of his disappointing loss to Canelo Alvarez last September. The humbling defeat has left him at a crossroads:
🔹 No Canelo rematch – Berlanga’s poor performance likely ended any hopes of a second fight with the Mexican superstar 🥊🚫.
🔹 A long road back – To get another shot at a world title, Berlanga must work his way up by beating top contenders like Diego Pacheco, Christian Mbilli, and Osleys Iglesias 📈.
*🔹 Canelo’s payday effect – Despite an undeserved title shot and a $10 million payday, Berlanga now faces the reality of rebuilding 💰❌.
🎭 Fall From the Spotlight
This marks the first time in four years that Berlanga will not be headlining an event. After being the main attraction in his last five fights, fighting on the undercard is a significant blow to his status 📉.
💡 Why the downgrade?
- Berlanga’s resume lacks elite wins, and Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz is not a high-profile opponent 🤷♂️.
- If he were facing a tougher opponent like Diego Pacheco, promoter Eddie Hearn would likely push him back into the spotlight 🏟️.
- However, a fight against Pacheco could be risky, as a loss would further derail his career 🚨.
💰 A Career Hanging by a Thread
Berlanga’s future in boxing depends on his performance against Gonzalez-Ortiz. Even if he dominates, his chances of becoming an elite name in the 168-lb division remain slim 🏆❌.
🔹 His best chance for another big payday could come in a fight against Jaime Munguia 🥊💰.
🔹 If he can’t compete with the best at 168 or 175 lbs, his career could end soon ⏳.
*🔹 After tasting the Canelo-level money, Berlanga might not be interested in fighting for smaller purses against unknown opponents 🏦📉.
🥊 March 15: Do or Die
For Berlanga, this fight is about more than just winning—it’s about proving that he still belongs at the top. Will he deliver a statement knockout and revive his career, or will his journey in boxing end with a one-way ticket to Walmart? 🛒👀
🔥 March 15 can’t come soon enough!
