An unbeaten super-middleweight contender is targeting a future clash with pound-for-pound great Terence Crawford.
Crawford cemented his place in the boxing history books yet again on September 13 when he defeated Mexico’s Canelo Alvarez to capture the undisputed championship at 168lbs in their historic clash at the Allegiant Stadium.
The 38-year-old from Omaha put on an impressive display against the Mexican icon to become the first male fighter ever to win a four-belt undisputed title in three divisions, having already achieved this at super-lightweight and welterweight.
With talk now circulating about what could be next for ‘Bud’, the five-weight world champion has been targeted for a clash by the hard-hitting former world middleweight title challenger Hamzah Sheeraz, who recently made the move up to 168lbs.
Speaking to The Ring Magazine, Sheeraz claimed that whilst he expects Crawford to vacate his super-middleweight titles, he would still be interested in a showdown with the unbeaten American star should the opportunity present itself.
“I’m assuming Crawford is going to vacate. And if the belts become vacant, I’ll fight anyone for them belts to become a world champion. So, that would be an ideal situation.
“And then if he doesn’t vacate, maybe I’ll get the opportunity to fight him or earn the opportunity to fight him because I’m mandatory for the WBC. I think I’ve got a good position with the WBO as well.”
The 26-year-old Brit previously challenged for the WBC world middleweight title, fighting to a split draw against Carlos Adames in Riyadh on February 22. He is also open to a fight with Canelo.
