Berlanga vs. Butler odds, prediction: Best bet, full card for Sundays main event at MSG

Brooklyn’s pride returns to the ring on Sunday as super middleweight Edgar Berlanga (23-2, 18 KOs) headlines against Steven Butler (38-5-1, 32 KOs) in an eight-fight card promoted by Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing. The event will be held at Infosys Theater in the world’s most famous arena, Madison Sqaure Garden, with the preliminary card beginning at 5 p.m.ET and the main event starting at 8 p.m.

ET.In the co-main event, Brooklyn-based fighter Richardson Hitchins is scheduled to face Ricardo Salas in a 12-round welterweight bout.Berlanga is a clear betting favorite with -360 odds on the moneyline, while Butler hopes to pull off an upset as the +290 underdog.Berlanga enters the ring looking to redeem himself after a fifth-round stoppage at the hands of Hamzah Sheeraz last July.It marks a difficult stretch for the super middleweight, who has now dropped two of his last three appearances, including when his undefeated streak ended against Canelo Alvarez in September 2024.The bout serves as a critical test for Berlanga’s championship aspirations against a more seasoned opponent.

Butler, known as “Bang Bang,” arrives from Montreal riding a four-fight winning streak fueled by a series of victories over local Canadian contenders.The Brooklyn native tipped the scales at 168.6 pounds, carrying a marginal height edge into the ring.Despite Berlanga’s stature, he faces a reach deficit against Butler, who measured in at 168.4 pounds with a 75-inch wingspan compared to the favorite’s 73-inch reach.Entering this ten-round contest, “The Chosen One” has emphasized a shift toward technical precision and enhanced ring intelligence.

With fewer rounds to work with than his previous 12-round championship bouts, Berlanga intends to showcase refined conditioning and a more calculated approach from the opening bell.If Berlanga can prioritize fatigue, utilizing a measured jab to identify Butler’s weak spots defensively, this one could be a walk in the park. Moving away ...