Zuffa Boxing adds two more to active fighter roster

Zuffa Boxing adds two more to active fighter roster originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Zuffa Boxing roster has grown by two, as the promotion announced the signing of Edger Berlanga and reigning IBF junior welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins.

Berlanga owns a career record of 23-2, including 18 wins by knockout. He scored a bout with Canelo Alvarez in 2024, battling the legend to a decision loss. "Zuffa Boxing is changing the game," Berlanga said (thanks to ESPN for the quotes).

"I'm here for the biggest fights on boxing's best platform. I'm here to put the super middleweight division on notice. "Thank you to Dana White, Nick Khan and the entire Zuffa Boxing team for believing in my talent.

This is going to be a special journey. " The 28-year-old first made a name for himself on the amateur scene, winning gold and bronze at the US Youth National Championships. He won his first 22 pro bouts before the loss to Alvarez for the WBA, WBC, WBO and The Ring super middleweight titles.