Edgar Berlanga didn’t even catch an earful for attempting to chunk an ear full.
Berlanga defeated Alexis Angulo by unanimous choice in a tremendous middleweight bout as the principle occasion on a TopRank card on Saturday evening at Madison Sq. Backyard’s Hulu Theater. And he escaped with out a lot as a warning for a transfer that left the commentators and different boxers in shock.
In a scene harking back to when Mike Tyson bit the ear of Evander Holyfield throughout a 1997 bout, Berlanga bit Angulo’s left shoulder after which tried to chunk his left ear as they got here collectively through the seventh of 10 rounds. Angulo instantly cocked his head again, threw his arms within the air and put a glove to his ear to indicate the referee what occurred.
“He was throwing elbows. I used to be about to do a Mike Tyson on him,” Berlanga stated afterward. “He stored throwing his elbows, and I didn’t wish to get reduce.”
Whereas Tyson was disqualified for twice going for Holyfied’s ear in one in all boxing’s most unforgettable moments, Berglanga, who hails from Brooklyn, was not penalized. The referee truly warned Angulo for punching behind the top.
Berlanga was bleeding from the nostril early within the struggle and from his mouth close to the tip.
“I simply received the expertise I wanted,” Berlanga stated. “As soon as once more, my energy remains to be there. I harm him a few instances. I didn’t wish to fall for any traps or something. I knew he was a troublesome man.”
Terrence Crawford, an undefeated welterweight champion, reacted on Twitter: “Lol he tried to chunk him,” with three laughing emojis.
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