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Edgar Berlanga not only went to his first second round as a professional, but he went the full distance for the first time.
Berlanga’s run of 16 straight first round knockouts to start his career came to an end, as a tough and game Demond Nicholson proved exactly the step up veteran opponent many felt the Puerto Rican prospect needed. Berlanga scored four official knockdowns of Nicholson, but went the full eight-round distance.
Official scores were 79-68, 79-69, and 79-69. Bad Left Hook scored the fight 79-69 on two separate unofficial score cards, as well.