Sheeraz open to Canelo clash if Mexican beats Mbilli

Hamzah Sheeraz says he would take a fight with Canelo Alvarez if the Mexican wins his next outing. The welterweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light middleweight contender stopped short of calling out the former unified champion but left the door open.

“Listen, I'm not calling him out, he's a GOAT in the sport, if he wins against Mbilli then why not? Let's get it on.”

— Hamzah Sheeraz, via Ring Magazine

What Hamzah Sheeraz said

Sheeraz spoke about the Canelo matchup in comments to Ring Magazine. Alvarez faces Christian Mbilli in a bout that has been discussed for months. The welterweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light middleweight division has no shortage of contenders circling the Mexican's name, and Sheeraz is the latest to float the possibility.

What it moves

Sheeraz framed the comment carefully, calling Alvarez a great in the sport rather than issuing a direct challenge. The remark keeps the British fighter in the conversation without overstepping. Whether Alvarez entertains offers from outside his usual circle remains the question mark.

Source: ringmagazine.com. Full Hamzah Sheeraz fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.