Edgar Berlanga was stopped by Hamzah Sheeraz in the fifth round after Sheeraz dropped three times on the same night at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, with Berlanga unable to recover. The result made 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, noting showmanship and notable broadcast attention. Observers noted the dramatic finish as a turning point for both fighters. The card at Queens delivered two key outcomes, with Sheeraz emerging as the more dominant challenger.