# @nbcnewyork on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=byYetGegYtc
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73175380-nbcnewyork-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-28T15:46:39.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC New York (@nbcnewyork) — https://gondola.cc/nbcnewyork

## Caption

Edgar Berlanga sits down on GOAT Conversations ahead of his highly anticipated Zuffa Boxing debut at Madison Square Garden.

The former world title challenger opens up about the biggest lessons of his career—from going 12 rounds with Canelo Álvarez to suffering a setback against Hamzah Sheeraz, battling depression, and why he believes this next chapter will define his legacy.

Berlanga also discusses:

Why signing with Zuffa was the right move
Dana White's vision for building boxing superstars
His comeback mindset after his loss to Hamzah Sheeraz
His friendship with Richardson Hitchins
Making the transition into music and the success of his viral song "Baby Mama"
Taking inspiration from Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks
Dealing with critics, confidence and proving people wrong
His goal of becoming one of boxing's biggest stars

Can Edgar Berlanga make a statement in his Zuffa debut and begin his climb back to the top of boxing? Watch the full conversation.

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/richardsonhitchins/?hl=en
Host: https://www.instagram.com/ashleychaparro23/ 

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## Stats

- **Views:** 4,616
- **Likes:** 81
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 19

## Tags

hamzahsheeraz, madisonsquaregarden, chriseubankjr, ashleychaparro, goatconversations, edgarberlanga, canelo, boxing, zuffa, puertorico, danawhite, boxinginterviews, jalenbrunson

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