HAMZAH Sheeraz is the brand new European middleweight champion after disposing of Tyler Denny in double fast time. Whereas many anticipated Sheeraz to have an excessive amount of for the 160-pound ‘Cinderella Man’, the style during which he removed a reliable champion was massively spectacular.
It couldn’t have began a lot worse for Denny, who was caught chilly and dropped by a cuffing left hand excessive on the pinnacle simply seconds into the opening spherical. Sheeraz eased off and noticed out the rest of the session.
Tyler Denny moved and probed within the second spherical, seeking to get himself again in it. Taller, leaner, stronger and with highly effective fists, Sheeraz planted his ft and let the gloves move. One other heavy-handed flurry prompted referee Mark Bates to name the battle off at 2-05.
“I’m bored with calling for world title fights now,” Sheeraz mentioned after the mauling. “Any 160 title, carry it on, let’s have it. That’s what it’s about on the finish of the day, delivering.”
Sheeraz now has a decide of future foes. The WBC Silver title would possibly take him in direction of world champion Carlos Adames. Chris Eubank Jr’s title was talked about, together with Janibek Alimkhanuly, who will defend his two world titles in Australia over the approaching months. World title aspirant Sheeraz is now 21-0 (17), whereas Tyler Denny is 19-3-3 (1).