What Happened to Mohammed Hamzah Sheeraz?
Hamzah Sheeraz is a British professional boxer who has rapidly ascended through the middleweight and super middleweight divisions, maintaining an undefeated record. As of July 25, 2026, he is the reigning WBO Super Middleweight Champion, having successfully defended his title against Simon Zachenhuber.
Quick Answer
Hamzah Sheeraz is a 27-year-old British professional boxer who currently holds the WBO Super Middleweight title. He remains undefeated with a professional record of 24 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw, with 19 victories coming by knockout. On July 25, 2026, he successfully defended his WBO Super Middleweight title against Simon Zachenhuber via majority decision in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
📊Key Facts
📅Complete Timeline13 events
Professional Debut
Hamzah Sheeraz made his professional boxing debut at the Copper Box Arena.
Wins WBO European Super Welterweight Title
Sheeraz captured the WBO European super welterweight title, which he would defend four times.
Wins WBC International Silver Middleweight Title
Moving up in weight, Sheeraz defeated Jez Smith to claim the vacant WBC International Silver middleweight title.
Wins WBC Silver Middleweight Title
Sheeraz stopped Francisco Emanuel Torres to win the vacant WBC Silver middleweight title.
Wins Commonwealth Middleweight Title and Young Boxer of the Year
He defeated River Wilson-Bent to win the Commonwealth middleweight title and was honored as the Boxing Writers' Club Young Boxer of the Year.
Defeats Austin Williams in WBC Eliminator
Sheeraz dominated Austin Williams with an 11th-round TKO in a WBC middleweight title eliminator in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Unifies European, Commonwealth, and WBC 'Silver' Middleweight Titles
In London, England, Sheeraz defeated Tyler Denny by TKO in the second round to win the European, Commonwealth, and WBC 'Silver' middleweight titles.
Draws with Carlos Adames for WBC World Middleweight Title
Sheeraz fought to a 12-round draw against Carlos Adames for the WBC World Middleweight championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Moves to Super Middleweight Division
Due to weight issues, Sheeraz announced his move up to the super middleweight division.
Knocks out Edgar Berlanga in WBC Eliminator
Sheeraz defeated former world title challenger Edgar Berlanga by knockout in the fifth round in a WBC title eliminator in New York.
WBO Orders Vacant Super Middleweight Title Fight
The WBO ordered Hamzah Sheeraz to begin negotiations with Diego Pacheco for their vacant super middleweight title after Terence Crawford's retirement.
Wins WBO Super Middleweight World Title
Sheeraz defeated Alem Begic by second-round knockout at the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, to capture the vacant WBO Super Middleweight World Title.
Defends WBO Super Middleweight Title against Simon Zachenhuber
Sheeraz successfully defended his WBO Super Middleweight title against Simon Zachenhuber via a closer-than-expected majority decision at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia.
🔍Deep Dive Analysis
Mohammed Hamzah Sheeraz, born on May 25, 1999, in Slough, Berkshire, England, embarked on his professional boxing career in September 2017. He quickly established himself as a formidable force in the light-middleweight division, securing the WBO European super welterweight title in November 2019 and defending it successfully four times. His early career was marked by a series of impressive knockout victories, earning him the Boxing Writers' Club Young Boxer of the Year award in 2022.
Sheeraz transitioned to the middleweight division, where he continued his ascent, capturing the WBC International Silver middleweight title in March 2022 and the WBC Silver middleweight title in July 2022. He added the Commonwealth middleweight title in November 2022 and the European middleweight title in 2024. Key victories during this period included stoppages over Dmytro Mytrofanov in August 2023, Liam Williams in February 2024, and Austin Williams in June 2024, the latter being a WBC middleweight title eliminator. A significant turning point in his career came on February 22, 2025, when he fought to a controversial 12-round draw against Carlos Adames for the WBC World Middleweight championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Following the Adames fight and due to ongoing weight management challenges, Sheeraz announced his move to the super middleweight division in March 2025. His debut at the new weight class was a high-profile WBC title eliminator against former world title challenger Edgar Berlanga on July 12, 2025, which Sheeraz won by knockout in the fifth round. This victory positioned him for world title contention. In December 2025, the WBO ordered Sheeraz to fight Diego Pacheco for their vacant super middleweight title after Terence Crawford relinquished the belt. Sheeraz ultimately secured his first major world title on May 23, 2026, by defeating Alem Begic via second-round knockout for the vacant WBO Super Middleweight title at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
As of July 25, 2026, Hamzah Sheeraz successfully made his first defense of the WBO Super Middleweight title against Simon Zachenhuber at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia, winning by majority decision. His current professional record stands at 24 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw, with 19 knockouts. Sheeraz is now a prominent figure in the super middleweight division, with potential future matchups against top names like Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli being discussed.
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