Why Steven Butler Pulls Off the Shocking Knockout Upset
If you are looking for a classic, explosive, high-stakes shootout that is guaranteed not to hear the final bell, Edgar Berlanga vs. Steven Butler is your fight. While oddsmakers might lean toward New York's own Berlanga, all signs point toward a massive upset in the Big Apple.
Here is exactly why Steven "Bang Bang" Butler walks out of Madison Square Garden with the biggest win of his career.
Berlanga’s Flaws vs. Butler’s Power
Edgar Berlanga is an elite power puncher, but his recent back-to-back losses have exposed glaring defensive limitations. He has become heavy-footed, rigid in his movement, and highly hittable. More importantly, when under intense pressure, Berlanga has developed a dangerous habit of ducking his head and looking at the canvas—completely blinding himself to incoming punches.
Against a standard fighter, Berlanga might get away with it. Against Steven Butler, it’s a recipe for disaster.
Under the expert guidance of renowned coach John Scully, Butler has transformed from a wild brawler into a clinical, patient sniper. By moving up to 168 pounds, Butler has preserved his natural, bone-crushing power without draining his chin. Scully has armed Butler with a sharp, distance-controlling jab that is perfectly designed to disrupt Berlanga’s slow, forward-plodding footwork.
How Butler Wins
Expect an intense, high-drama chess match in the opening two rounds as both men look to establish real estate in the center of the ring. However, Berlanga’s emotional fighting style and leaky defense will ultimately cost him.
As Berlanga plods forward to force a trade, Butler will use his disciplined footwork to step off the centerline and catch Berlanga cleanly. The moment Berlanga ducks his head to escape the pressure, Butler will unleash a devastating, unseen uppercut or a looping overhand right.
Butler is simply the sharper, more disciplined, and more focused fighter at this exact moment in their respective careers. He will weather an early storm, exploit Berlanga's heavy footwork with counters, and close the show in spectacular fashion.
The Official Pick: Steven Butler via 6th-Round KO/TKO.
