2021 Young Boxing Prospects, January Recap, and What to Expect in February:

2020 was a year of upsets in boxing. Many former champions such as Julian Williams and Vasiliy Lomachenko were dethroned by underdogs Jeison Rosario and Teofimo Lopez. Boxers struggled to hold onto their titles, insinuating that 2020 was a year of upset in the sport. Anthony Joshua was left as the last major fight in 2020. Leaving fans asking the question, will Joshua lose? However, Joshua did not lose his titles and was able to quickly take out Kubrat Pulev in order to retain his unified WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO world champion titles. This marketed a transition into the new year of boxing. Making 2021 as being highlighted as a year of prospect for many boxer who wish to build their own legacies.

A new wave of young boxers is making a claim in the sport. Athletes like 22 year-old Devin Haney (25 — 0), 22 year-old Ryan Garcia (21 — 0), 23 year-old Jarron Ennis (25 — 0), 26 year-old Gervonta Davis (24 — 0), 23 year-old Shakur Stevenson (13 — 0), and 24 year-old female boxer Terri Harper (11 — 0 — 1). All have made a claim on becoming champions within the next year or so. However, one of the most notable boxers is the “Athletic’s Prospect of the Year” Edgar Berlanga. Berlanga currently holds a (16 — 0) record all by 1st round knockouts. Drawing comparisons to Mike Tyson with his brutal power and technique, the 23 year-old Brooklyn native looks to make 2021 his year…