Hamzah Sheeraz beats Alem Begic by KO in round 2 on 23 May 2026

Hamzah Sheeraz stopped Alem Begic by knockout in round two on the Usyk vs Verhoeven undercard, ending the middleweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-middleweight clash inside the distance. The stoppage came midway through the session and handed Sheeraz his first knockout victory, improving his record to twenty-four wins, no defeats and one draw.

How it ended

The finish arrived in the second round, with the referee waving off the contest. Sheeraz had entered the bout unbeaten but without a stoppage on his ledger, whilst Begic brought an identical record into the ring. The conclusion left Begic with his first professional defeat.

Updated records

• Hamzah Sheeraz — 24-0-1 (1 KO)
• Alem Begic — 23-1-1

What's next

Sheeraz now stands at twenty-four wins, no losses and one draw, having added a knockout to his résumé for the first time. Begic drops to twenty-three wins, one loss and one draw after tasting defeat for the first time as a professional. Both men will reassess their positions in the middleweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-middleweight landscape following this result.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Hamzah Sheeraz vs Alem Begic?

Hamzah Sheeraz defeated Alem Begic by KO in round 2 at Usyk vs Verhoeven.

How did Hamzah Sheeraz vs Alem Begic end?

The fight ended by KO in round 2 at 2:33.

What's Hamzah Sheeraz's record now?

Hamzah Sheeraz now stands at 24-0-1 (1 KO).

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