Hamzah Sheeraz Gets Title Shot

Historic Win Followed by Setback

In September, Terence Crawford made headlines by defeating Canelo Alvarez, becoming the undisputed super middleweight champion. This victory was significant as it marked the first time in over seven years that Alvarez did not hold a title.

Stripped of Title

However, just months after this achievement, Crawford has been stripped of his WBC title. The reason for this decision is unpaid sanctioning fees, which means that Crawford or his promoter did not pay the required amount to the WBC after his fight with Alvarez.

Hamzah Sheeraz's Opportunity

With Crawford's title now vacant, Hamzah Sheeraz has been mandated to fight Canada's Christian Mbilli for the WBC super-middleweight championship. Sheeraz has shown impressive skills, moving up to super-middleweight and recently defeating Edgar Berlanga. His promoter, Queensberry, expressed excitement about this opportunity, stating that Sheeraz is in a great position with all sanctioning bodies.

Future Fights Uncertain for Crawford

With this loss of title, it is unclear who Crawford will fight next. There is speculation about a potential rematch with Canelo Alvarez in 2026, but that plan may now be uncertain. Additionally, Crawford is considering a middleweight title fight, aiming to become the first fighter to hold undisputed titles in four different weight classes.