Sheeraz calls WBO title shot against Begic 'meant-to-be moment'

Hamzah Sheeraz says his WBO welterweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light middleweight title fight against Alem Begic feels destined after years of waiting for a world-title chance.

“This is what dreams are made of, with the help of [trainer] Andy Lee, my team, let's make history. I feel like the stars are aligned and it's a meant-to-be moment.”

— Hamzah Sheeraz, via BoxingScene

What Hamzah Sheeraz said

The unbeaten welterweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light middleweight has been building toward a sanctioned title shot throughout his career. Begic holds the WBO belt in the division, and Sheeraz now has the opportunity to claim his first world title.

What it moves

Sheeraz credited trainer Andy Lee with preparing him for the moment. The fight represents his first crack at a recognised world title, and the welterweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light middleweight division could see a new champion depending on the result.

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