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Zuffa Boxing Signs Berlanga and Hitchins, Plans Summer Debuts

4/8/2026

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Zuffa Boxing signed Edgar Berlanga (23-2) and Richardson Hitchins (20-0) to expand its roster.
Berlanga aims to rebound after a fifth-round loss to Hamzah Sheeraz.
Hitchins, the IBF super-lightweight champion, faces uncertain title status after joining Zuffa Boxing, which does not recognize certain governing bodies.
Zuffa Boxing, led by Dana White, plans summer debuts after signing Jai Opetaia and Conor Benn.

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Story summary

Zuffa Boxing signed Edgar Berlanga (23-2) and Richardson Hitchins (20-0) to expand its roster.
Berlanga aims to rebound after a fifth-round loss to Hamzah Sheeraz.
Hitchins, the IBF super-lightweight champion, faces uncertain title status after joining Zuffa Boxing, which does not recognize certain governing bodies.
Zuffa Boxing, led by Dana White, plans summer debuts after signing Jai Opetaia and Conor Benn.