The fight card for Edgar Berlanga vs Steven Butler is now set and promises a night full of action at Zuffa Boxing 09, an event that will take place this July 26 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. The event will mark another presentation by the promotion driven by Dana White and Turki Alalshikh, featuring several big names in international boxing.
The main event will pit Puerto Rican Edgar Berlanga (23-2, 18 KOs) against Canadian Steven Butler (36-5-1, 30 KOs), in a bout that represents Berlanga’s return to the ring following his loss to Hamzah Sheeraz. However, the evening will feature other matchups that also promise excitement.
Zuffa Boxing 09 fight card: Edgar Berlanga vs Steven Butler and more
The Zuffa Boxing 09 event will be divided between preliminary fights and a main card headlined by three high-level bouts:
Preliminary fights
- Otto Wallin vs. Vladyslav Sirenko (Heavyweight)
- Emiliano Moreno vs. Arnold González (Welterweight)
- Kashaun Davis vs. Mihai Nistor (Heavyweight)
- Troy Nash vs. Ethan Pérez (Featherweight)
- Dominique Francis vs. Andrés Sosa (Super featherweight)
Featured fights
- Jalil Hackett vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko – Middleweight (10 rounds)
- Richardson Hitchins vs. Ricardo Salas – Welterweight (12 rounds)
- Edgar Berlanga vs. Steven Butler – Super middleweight (10 rounds)
Best fights of Zuffa Boxing 09
Although Berlanga and Butler headline the main fight, there are other matchups generating great anticipation. The first is Richardson Hitchins vs. Ricardo Salas, as the former IBF world champion will make his welterweight division debut after a year of inactivity. Across from him will be Mexican Ricardo Salas, an opponent with knockout power and international experience.
Another compelling bout will be Jalil Hackett vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko. Hackett represents the new generation of American boxing, while the Ukrainian will test his quality with the experience gained against elite opponents.
Among the undercard fights, Otto Wallin vs. Vladyslav Sirenko stands out, a clash between heavyweights that could steal the spotlight before the main card.
What time will the Zuffa Boxing 09 event start?
The Zuffa Boxing 09 event, headlined by the Edgar Berlanga vs Steven Butler fight, will take place on July 26; these are the times in Mexico:
- Preliminary fights: 5:00 PM ET
- Main card: 8:00 PM ET
- Edgar Berlanga vs Steven Butler Ringwalk: Around 8:00 PM ET
- Broadcast: Paramount+
With a card headlined by Edgar Berlanga, the return of Richardson Hitchins, and a mix of young prospects and established boxers, Zuffa Boxing 09 seeks to establish itself as one of the most important events on the summer calendar.
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