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Hamzah Sheeraz hints at vacating world title as he chases mega-money fights over challenger

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Hamzah Sheeraz is willing to fight mandatory challenger Janibek Alimkhanuly for his world title – but could vacate it if the money isn’t right. The 27-year-old easily blasted out Alem Begic in the second round to earn the vacant WBO super-middleweight title in May. Sheeraz beat Simon Zachenhuber on points in his first WBO title defence Getty It was Sheeraz’ s second world title fight, having previously failed in his quest to become WBC middleweight champion against Carlos Ademes in February 2025. The result ended in a highly controversial draw , with the unbeaten Brit subsequently moving up to the 168lbs division. Since winning the WBO title earlier this year, Sheeraz has already made one successful title defence – outpointing Simon Zachenhuber on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s victory over Kristian Prenga in July in Saudi Arabia. Former WBO and IBF middleweight king Alimkhanuly has since been installed as Sheeraz’s mandatory after stepping up a division – which saw London native Da

First report: Hamzah Sheeraz next fight heads to purse bids as controversial challenger says ‘take it or vacate’ — boxingnewsonline.net, 1d