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Berlanga and Sheeraz Finalize $100K Bet Ahead of WBC Eliminator on DAZN PPV

Turki Alalshikh’s open favoring of Sheeraz has fueled a bitter war of words between the fighters before their July 12 eliminator.

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Overview

  • Edgar Berlanga (23-1-0) and Hamzah Sheeraz (21-0-1) will square off in a 12-round WBC super middleweight title eliminator at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens on July 12.
  • The two contenders have publicly sparred over Saudi entertainment chief Turki Alalshikh’s backing of Sheeraz, with Alalshikh promising the winner a prospective Canelo Alvarez matchup.
  • A formal $100,000 side wager locked in during a heated face-off has heightened financial stakes and personal pride ahead of fight night.
  • DAZN Pay-Per-View confirmed global streaming for The Ring Magazine 3 card, which also features Shakur Stevenson’s lightweight defense and Alberto Puello’s junior welterweight title defense.
  • Last week’s New York press conferences wrapped up official promotions, leaving both fighters to complete final camp preparations before Saturday’s ring walks.