Boxers Saul Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga pose for picture during the official Weigh-in at T-Mobile Arena on September 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Omar Vega/Getty Images ...

Edgar Berlanga has dismissed Hamzah Sheeraz as a mere stepping stone on his path back to a showdown with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, branding Sheeraz a 'C-level' opponent.

Edgar Berlanga leaves his corner to fight Steve Rolls during their super middleweight bout in the Hulu Theatre at Madison Garden on March 19, 2022 in New York. Getty Images “In this day and age ...

Edgar Berlanga is rational in his approach, claiming Alvarez gave him the opportunity as a relatively unknown fighter. Hence, for him to get another opportunity, he needs to make a mark.

Edgar Berlanga arrives at a press conference ahead of his fight against Hamzah Sheeraz at The Palladium on May 15, 2025, in New York City. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images ...