Hamzah Sheeraz explores Zuffa Boxing switch amid WBO criticism

Hamzah Sheeraz, the WBO super middleweight champion, is nearing free agency and confirmed he will have one fight left with Queensberry Promotions. Sheeraz stated he will explore other options, including Zuffa Boxing, after expressing frustration with the WBO's decision to name Janibek Alimkhanuly as his mandatory challenger. Sheeraz criticized the WBO for allegedly rewarding Alimkhanuly, who has faced a ban for a positive drug test, calling the situation corrupt. He recently underwent surgery for a hand injury and aims to return to the ring at the end of 2026, although his future opponent remains uncertain.

• 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Free agency-bound Hamzah Sheeraz will 'definitely' explore Zuffa Boxing switch, blasts 'corrupt' WBO