Hamzah Sheeraz Set for WBC Boxing Bout After Terence Crawford Stripped of Title
Hamzah Sheeraz is set to compete for the vacant WBC super-middleweight world title following Terence Crawford’s removal from the title. Crawford had won this belt after defeating Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in September by jumping up three weight classes.
Reasons Behind Crawford’s Title Stripping
The WBC, led by President Mauricio Sulaiman, has stripped Crawford of the title due to his failure to pay the required sanctioning fees. This decision has opened the door for Sheeraz to challenge for the prestigious belt.
Upcoming Bout: Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Christian Mbilli
Hamzah Sheeraz, a 26-year-old British boxer from Slough, will face Canadian fighter Christian Mbilli for the vacant title. This bout marks Sheeraz’s second appearance in a world title fight and his first in the super-middleweight division.
Sheeraz’s Professional Record
- Unbeaten in 23 professional fights.
- Recent notable performance: Drew with Carlos Adames last February.
Mbilli’s Professional Record
- Undefeated with 29 wins and one draw.
- Last fought in September.
Recent Performances
In July, Sheeraz made his super-middleweight debut by knocking out Edgar Berlanga in the fifth round. This victory has boosted his confidence going into the championship fight.
Current Status of Terence Crawford
Despite losing the WBC title, Terence Crawford remains the WBA ‘Super’, WBO, and IBF super-middleweight champion. His next steps in the boxing world are still to be determined.
A date for the Sheeraz vs. Mbilli match has yet to be announced, but it promises to be an exciting showdown in the super-middleweight category.
