Hamzah Sheeraz and Callum Simpson could face off on November 15
The stylist from Slough, Hamzah Sheeraz (22-0-1, 18 KOs), is being lined up for an all-British showdown with European super-middleweight champion Callum Simpson (18-0, 13 KOs).
The 26-year-old Sheeraz from Slough’s first title shot attempt fell to the wayside after a lacklustre performance against WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adams saw him leave the ring empty-handed.
The world title contender’s power and speed are undeniable, but he has yet to prove he has the goods when in the ring with some of boxing’s best.
He has since somewhat bounced back, with a merciless finish over Edgar Berlanga after making the move up to 168 lbs.
Saudi boxing kingpin Turkish Alalshikh had promised that a win over Berlanga would set the young Briton up with a huge showdown against Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez in 2026.
However, with the 35-year-old’s hands currently tied as he prepares for a mammoth PPV clash against Terence Crawford, Sheeraz seems keen to stay active as he awaits the call-up.
“The interim fight is against Callum Simpson,” manager Spencer Brown told Boxing News. “I think it’s an exciting fight; I think that Callum’s a great fighter.
“I think Callum Simpson is a bit behind Hamzah Sheeraz, with everything – he doesn’t bang as hard as Hamzah, but he can fight.
“I’d love to see that fight; I think it would be a big fight in England. [But] we can’t have talks until we find out what happens with Canelo, because the Canelo fight has been promised to Hamzah.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen – Crawford might come in and ruin the whole party. If that happens, I would like to see Hamzah against Callum on the undercard of [Eubank-Benn 2].”
Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn are set to meet again on November 15 at the Tottenham Hotspur Arena.
Their first meeting proved that entertainment runs in the family, with both men going to war over a twelve-round showstopping affair earlier in the year.
Eubank edged his younger counterpart on points; however, Benn’s heart and desire kept him close to the seasoned Middleweight and set him up nicely for a second crack at the outspoken 35-year-old.