IBF/WBO middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly posted a message on social media asking Hamzah Sheeraz, his WBO mandatory, about his next move. The WBO ordered the Janibek vs. Hamzah fight on October 8th, and fans already have a lot of interest in seeing these two big punchers mix it up.
It will look bad for Sheeraz if he chooses not to challenge Janibek for his two titles because the fans will view him as lacking the self-confidence to take on the #1 fighter in the 160-lb division. Many people already believe that Sheeraz doesn’t want to know Janibek and will never fight him in a million years because the end result would be disastrous.
If Sheeraz wants to show he’s legit and not a hype job like some fans view him, he’ll take the fight with Janibek. If Sheeraz wins this match, he’ll hold two titles and then can take on WBA champion Erislandy Lara and then WBC champ Carlos Adames to become undisputed at 160.
Janibek Alimkhanuly = King of 160-lb Division
Janibek (16-0, 11 KOs), who is seen as the King of the 160-lb division by hardcore boxing fans who know the sport inside and out, is waiting to find out if the highly hyped British fighter Sheeraz (21-0, 17 KOs) will take the fight. Some fans believe the 25-year-old Sheeraz will opt to face arguably the weakest link among the three champions at middleweight, WBC belt-holder Carlos Adames.
Janibek asked Sheeraz today on his next move is because if he’s not going to take the risk, which is understandable, he’ll want to start lining up his next title defense of his IBF and WBO middleweight belts.
Although the 6’3″ Sheeraz has looked powerful with his highlight reel knockouts of Tyler Denny, Austin Williams, and Liam Williams, he’s looked weak in the chin department. He may be hiding a glass jaw that will fall apart once he gets in the ring with a big puncher with the skills and power of the unified 160-lb champion Janibek.
Any news? pic.twitter.com/VrHiE8ORJQ
— Janibek Alimkhanuly (@qazaqstyle) October 16, 2024
Last Updated on 10/16/2024
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