Hamzah Sheeraz is currently one of the most exciting fighters Britain has to offer.
Whilst only being 25-years-old he has rapidly progressed in his career to now be one of the most feared men in the middleweight division.
With an 81 per cent knockout ratio, you have to be a brave man to get in that squared circle with him.
In his most recent performance, he blitzed through Tyler Denny in just two rounds.
Along with his stellar performances, he has impressed Turki Alalshikh so much that he is now a Riyadh Season ambassador.
At just 25 years old, the lanky, heavy-hitting middleweight has the world in the palm of his hands.
Despite being so young, the idea of becoming a world champion next year is not in any way a fantasy.
After winning by knockout in each of his last 15 fights, the man from Ilford has talked up the chances of himself dethroning the undefeated Kazakh Janibek Alimkhanuly (16-0), who currently holds both the WBO and IBF middleweight world titles.
On the 8th of October, the WBO ordered a world title contest between current champion Janibek Alimkhanuly and Sheeraz, giving 15 days for the respective teams of both men to agree on a deal.
However, today the WBO has given an update on the current situation regarding the negotiations.
Official: WBO Middleweight Division Zhanibek/Sheeraz. Be advised @Queensberry & @trboxing jointly petitioned an extension of the negotiation period. #WBO Committee granted the extension. Therefore, agreement must be reached no later than Monday, Nov. 4 @ 4:00 pm (AST).
This update implies that the fight is likely to be made as both the fighters respective teams have asked for an extension.
There were concerns that ‘Qazaq Style’ may be nearing the end of his time in the division, due to a feeling that he may have outgrown the 160lb weight limit.
If the current champion does decide to vacate then it is likely that Sheeraz will fight fellow countryman Denzel Bentley (20-3-1) for the belt.
Whatever happens, what is for sure is that Sheeraz is going to be a star in the sport as he progresses through his career.
Official: WBO Middleweight Division Zhanibek/Sheeraz. Be advised @Queensberry & @trboxing jointly petitioned an extension of the negotiation period. #WBO Committee granted the extension. Therefore, agreement must be reached no later than Monday, Nov. 4 @ 4:00 pm (AST).
— WBO (@WorldBoxingOrg) October 24, 2024
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