Edgar Berlanga beats Steven Butler by TKO in round 7 at Zuffa Boxing 9
Edgar Berlanga stopped Steven Butler by seventh-round TKO at Zuffa Boxing 9, moving his record to 26-2 with his first knockout victory. The American middleweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-middleweight controlled the contest before forcing the finish at 1:14 of round seven, handing Butler his fourth career defeat.
How it ended
Berlanga brought the fight to a halt in the seventh round, securing the stoppage at one minute and fourteen seconds. The TKO marked a breakthrough for the American, who had never previously registered a knockout win across his first 27 professional outings. Butler, who entered 19-3, could not withstand the pressure and dropped to 19-4.
Updated records
- Edgar Berlanga — 26-2 (1 KO)
- Steven Butler — 19-4
What's next
Berlanga now stands at 26-2 with one knockout, positioning himself for further middleweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-middleweight opportunities after snapping his stoppage drought. Butler falls to 19-4 and will need to regroup following his second consecutive setback in the 168-pound division. Both men remain active in a competitive weight class where statement wins dictate the next level of opposition.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Edgar Berlanga vs Steven Butler?
Edgar Berlanga defeated Steven Butler by TKO in round 7 at Zuffa Boxing 9.
How did Edgar Berlanga vs Steven Butler end?
The fight ended by TKO in round 7 at 1:14.
What's Edgar Berlanga's record now?
Edgar Berlanga now stands at 26-2 (1 KO).
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