Sheeraz seals WBO crown with second-round KO in Egypt
TL;DR
Hamzah Sheeraz captured the vacant WBO super-middleweight title by stopping Alem Begic in the second round in Egypt, using sharp jabs and body shots before a left hook forced the stoppage. With the belt secure and Saul Alvarez watching, Sheeraz hinted at a future unification fight, while compatriot Jack Catterall also claimed the WBA regular welterweight title on the same card.
- Sheeraz vs Begic: Briton wins super-middleweight title with stoppage win BBC
- Hamzah Sheeraz wins first world title with Round 2 stoppage of Alem Begic in Egypt ESPN
- Hamzah Sheeraz vs Alem Begic Odds and Prediction Sports Illustrated
- Hamzah Sheeraz And Alem Begic Clash For WBO Title In Egypt Boxing News 24/7
- 'Don't take it too seriously!' - Sheeraz ready to seize latest world title tilt DAZN
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