The unbeaten British contender says the super middleweight division could open up quickly if he wins the WBO title Saturday
Hamzah Sheeraz is already discussing unification fights and possible clashes with major names at 168 pounds before his first world-title fight against Alem Begic in Egypt. The unbeaten British contender says boxing has entered a new era under Turki Alalshikh after landing a title fight beside the Pyramids of Giza.
“Ever since his excellency got involved in the sport of boxing, there’s nothing that’s been unimaginable to do. There’s no dream big enough,” said Hamzah Sheeraz to OOOSCH TV.
“Massive, massive credit and kudos to him for giving fighters such as myself the opportunity to fight in these historic areas. Who would have thought I’d be saying I’m fighting for a world title in Egypt in front of the pyramids? If you asked me that, however many years ago, I’d never ever imagine it.”
The 25-year-old also looked beyond the Begic fight and spoke openly about the options he believes could open up if he captures the WBO belt this weekend.
“God willing, I’ll get over Saturday, I’ll get the belt, and the options are endless to be fair. The 168 division is a massive division. Great fighters,” said Sheeraz.
“I could easily get a unification, I reckon. Whether that be against any of the other champions, or Munguia, or whoever it is. But yeah, one step at a time.”
The comments are likely to attract attention from fans already discussing possible future fights involving Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, even though Canelo is scheduled to face Christian Mbilli in September.
Sheeraz admitted during the interview that he did not know much about Begic before the fight was ordered, but said the unbeaten Bosnian is simply the opponent standing between him and his first world title.
Hamzah Sheeraz is in high spirits ahead of his WBO super middleweight title clash with Alem Begic this Saturday 🥇
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