Hamzah Sheeraz aims to repay the man who signed him when no one else would
Hamzah Sheeraz aims to repay Frank Warren with a world title win
This Saturday, February 22, Hamzah Sheeraz steps into the ring for the biggest fight of his career—one that could see him crowned the WBC Middleweight World Champion, live on DAZN.
The unbeaten talent challenges WBC World middleweight champion, Carlos Adames, at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, on the undercard of Beterbiev-Bivol 2.
For Sheeraz, this moment isn’t just about personal glory; it’s a testament to years of sacrifice, unwavering belief, and the faith of one man who took a chance on him when no one else would—Frank Warren.
A Calm Before the Storm
Despite the high stakes, Sheeraz appears remarkably composed. As he enters fight week, the 24-year-old boxer feels more relaxed than ever.
Speaking to Parimatch, Sheeraz notes, "You would normally think it would be the other way around fighting for a title and whatnot, but I know this moment has come at the right time," he says.
There’s an air of quiet confidence about Sheeraz. He acknowledges the challenge that his opponent, Carlos Adames, brings—his experience, strength, and power—yet remains unfazed.
"Nothing that I am not ready for," he confidently chirped.
A Fighter Forged by Faith and Sacrifice
Sheeraz’s journey to the top has been anything but smooth. From the moment he turned professional, it was clear that he had talent, but opportunities weren’t easy to come by. That’s where promoter Frank Warren came in.
"He picked me up when no one did, signed me when no one would have really signed me," Sheeraz reflects.
Warren didn’t just give him a contract—he built Sheeraz up in the right way, carefully selecting opponents and ensuring his fighter had the time to develop.
Now, that patience is paying off, as Sheeraz stands on the brink of world championship status.
The Perfect Timing
Looking back at Sheeraz’s career trajectory, even seasoned boxing pundits might not have predicted that he’d be in this position so soon. But his rapid rise in the past year and a half has proven that he was always destined for the top.
With a shot at the WBC Middleweight title now in his grasp, Sheeraz is ready to repay the faith that Warren and his team have placed in him.
"Saturday, hopefully, I can repay him," he says with determination.
A Defining Night Awaits
As the bell rings this weekend, Sheeraz will have the chance to cement his name among boxing’s elite. His story isn’t just one of talent and hard work—it’s about the power of belief, both in himself and from those who saw his potential before the rest of the world did.
Frank Warren took a gamble on a young fighter with big dreams. On Saturday night, Hamzah Sheeraz has the chance to prove it was a bet well placed.
Johnny Nelson: “Hamzah Sheeraz is Britain's next huge boxer“
Former boxer-turned-Sky Sports Analyst Johnny Nelson spoke to BetUK about this weekend's boxing in Riyadh to give his own personal opinion on rising British star, Hamzah Sheeraz.
“This is Hamzah Sheeraz’s chance to become a world champion and he has a great chance of winning. I think this young man is a talent with outstanding potential. He's at middleweight at the moment but that's not where he's going to stay. He'll move around the weights and I think he has a chance to become a three-weight world champion.
“Hamzah reminds me of Thomas Hearns, tall and gangly, but he can bang. He looks like a baby giraffe at times, but he has plenty of talent which reminds me of Hearns. I like everything about his fighting style. How often do you see a young man fighting for a world title and the emphasis is more on him than it is on the champion? That’s how you know he is going to be a star. It should be a great fight and I'm interested to see how he gets the job done, I’m confident he will win.
“Without a doubt, he will be Britain’s next boxing star. I’m still unsure where he emerged from but he's here and the kid's very good. There’s also not much bravado with him either, he's not in your face but he's definitely sure of himself. He just has to trust and believe in his ability and win fights, that’s all he should do and then everyone will start noticing him.
“His persona will grow on the fans as he gets better and better in the ring. You don’t need to be loud to be a star look at someone like Marvin Hagler. He wasn't in your face or loud, he just went about his business and won fights. This kind of style will grow on the more casual fans as he gets more popular, he is an exciting prospect for British boxing.”
