Edgar Berlanga was dropped by Hamzah Sheeraz in the fifth round after Sheeraz put Berlanga down three times on the same night at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, with Berlanga unable to recover. The result set up Sheeraz as a likely WBO super middleweight title mandatory challenger, while Berlanga's defeat prompted discussions about adjusting his training and strategy moving forward. The bout was staged on Ring III, with notable showmanship and significant broadcast attention. Observers noted the dramatic finish as a turning point for both fighters. Fight night at Queens delivered two key outcomes, with Sheeraz appearing as the more dangerous challenger.