Edgar Berlanga vs Steven Butler bet builder tips, predictions and odds: Back The Chosen One

Edgar Berlanga takes on Steven Butler at Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York in the early hours of Monday morning, UK time.

Major UK bookmakers expect ‘The Chosen One’ to deliver, but will Berlanga get the job done in style? 

Former professional boxer turned betting analyst Frank Monkhouse offers his preview and predictions.

Free Berlanga vs Butler bet builder tips, odds and prediction: American ace returns to action

Edgar Berlanga aims to get his career back on track following a painful loss to Hamza Sheeraz 12 months ago. 

The WBO world super middleweight champion from Britain stopped the American inside five rounds. Team Berlanga are now under pressure to return to winning ways at the first opportunity. Edgar hasn’t selected an easy opponent for his comeback.

Steven Butler travels to the Big Apple from his Canadian base seeking a 39th career win. ‘Bang Bang’ will duck between the ropes on a five-fight winning streak. 

Few expect Butler to beat Berlanga, but the puncher from Quebec knows an upset win would catapult him up the rankings, towards more money-spinning nights.

Date, start time and where to watch the match

• Date: Monday, 27 July 2026
• Time: 03:00 BST
• Venue: Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York City, USA
• Where to watch: Paramount

Bet builder tips

In this section, I will set out my three Berlanga vs Butler betting tips.

Each prediction is the result of proper research, in-depth analysis, a lifetime involved in betting, and a career spent in the sports gambling industry.

You can pick your favourite and back it as a single, create a fight-night accumulator or add your best to a bet builder.

• Over 6 rounds – 4/7 with Coral
• Berlanga to win – 1/3 with Coral
• Berlanga rounds 6-10 – 12/5 Coral

Follow our bet builder tip at 9/2 with Coral

Berlanga vs Butler prediction

I’ll now unpack my three Berlanga vs Butler betting predictions.

Over 6 rounds

My first pick to consider for your Berlanga vs Butler bet builder is for the fight to go beyond six rounds. You’ll find this one in the total rounds market at Coral, and the form of both warriors supports it.

A bet on over six rounds would’ve landed you a profit in seven of Berlanga’s last 10 fights. The man from Florida has a 78% knockout rate over a 25-bout career, but he’s a patient fighter. Edgar works his way in behind an accurate jab, breaking opponents down before taking them out. Experience has taught him not to go looking for the big punch.

Switching to Butler’s form and figures, we see that in less than three years, the Canadian went nine rounds with Stephane Fondjo, another nine with Patrice Volny, and nine versus Ivan Alvarez. Steven has stopped three of his last four opponents early in fights, but he’s taking a massive step up in class here. That will be obvious from the first bell.

Bet on the match going beyond 6 rounds at 4/7 with Coral

Berlanga to win

I’m picking sides for my second pick worth a look, supporting Berlanga to beat Butler. You can follow in the fight-winner market at Coral. It’s easy to place and simple to follow.

I’m confident this fight will provide Berlanga with a test, but he’ll come through it and get back to winning ways before moving on to bigger and better things. Edgar has campaigned at a higher level than his rival, sharing a ring with Saul Alvarez, Hamzah Sheeraz, and Jason Quigley in his last five starts. That top-level experience will make all the difference here.

Butler is certainly no soft touch, and he too has campaigned at a decent level. However, in his last five fights, he’s faced three men ranked outside the top 100 in the world, many already past their best. Wins over low-ranking opponents would’ve done little to prepare him for the type of challenge he’ll face in New York. Berlanga will be fitter and sharper.

Back Edgar Berlanga to beat Steven Butler at 1/3 with Coral

Berlanga to win in rounds 6-10

If you were hoping for a betting tip with a decent price attached, I’ve got you covered with my third and final prediction. 

Berlanga has beaten 18 of his 23 victims inside the distance. That run includes stopping Padraig McCrory in round six back in February 2024. I expect him to work his way into this bout, slow Butler down with body shots, remain patient, and end things when it becomes obvious that his opponent has run his race.

Looking at Butler’s CV shows he has lost five times, all by knockout. In his most recent defeat, Patrice Volny stopped Butler in nine rounds for the WBC Francophone middleweight strap. There are levels to boxing, and fighting a dangerous operator like Berlanga will ensure Butler starts to feel the effects of a long, 44-bout career. Back Berlanga in rounds 6-10.

Back Berlanga to finish the fight in rounds 6-10

How to place this Berlanga vs Butler bet builder

Follow these steps to place a bet builder on Berlanga vs Butler.

1. Join one of the UKGC-licensed bookies featured on this page.
2. Click on Sports-Boxing-Berlanga vs Butler.
3. Browse the markets and click the odds attached to your favourites.
4. Move to the bet slip and confirm your selections.
5. Type a stake into the bet builder field, check, and confirm.

Stats that matter for your bet

Here are five interesting stats to consider when betting on Berlanga vs Butler.

• Steven Butler has suffered five knockout defeats.
• Edgar Berlanga carries a 78% KO average.
• Bang Bang Butler hasn’t gone 10 rounds since December 2022.
• The Chosen One’s last two wins came by KO/TKO.
• Berlanga, by stoppage, is the favourite in the method-of-victory market.

Last 5 fights: Edgar Berlanga

Last 5 fights: Steven Butler

Why we are backing this bet builder

This weekend’s clash in New York pairs two experienced and ambitious fighters who have enjoyed many highs and suffered some lows.

The main reason behind my selections, especially picking Berlanga to win, relates to Butler’s recent opponents. Beating boxers ranked outside the top 100 in the world wouldn’t have improved his game much, while Berlanga returns from a huge fight with Sheeraz eager to get his career moving in the right direction again.

All the pressure is on the American, and I’m confident he’ll step up and prove his worth.

Odds for the Berlanga vs Butler

• Berlanga win – 1/3 with Coral
• Draw – 16/1 with Coral
• Butler win – 5/2 with Coral

Odds are correct at the time of writing. 

Please remember that boxing betting odds are subject to change. 

The price you see when placing your bet may differ from the price that was trading when I wrote my preview.from what was available when I researched and wrote the preview.

Who is the favourite to win?

UKGC-licensed betting apps have Edgar Berlanga as the most likely winner of this weekend’s fight in New York.

About the author

Frank Monkhouse

Frank is a former professional boxer at the renowned TKO Gym in London who has transitioned his career into sports betting writing. He has worked with some of the leading names in the industry, including world-renowned bookmakers and ambitious affiliates. A student of the formbook, he leans heavily on the stats and trends to help find readers the value.

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