Canelo Alvarez lost his super-middleweight throne four months ago but the Mexican superstar has refused to walk away from the sport. Now, the 35-year-old has been offered a fight against a British fan-favourite for his ring return.
Alvarez’s seven-year reign at 168lbs came to an end back in September, when he was trumped by the great Terence Crawford in the standout fight and performance of the 2025 calendar. Although, whilst Crawford’s display was phenomenal, many fans felt as though Canelo’s was both underwhelming and telling.
Meanwhile, Slough-based Hamzah Sheeraz has emerged as one of the potential top dogs at super-middleweight after an impressive beatdown of Edgar Berlanga upon his debut in the division back in July.
Speaking with Box Nation, promoter Frank Warren explained why Sheeraz was able to put together such a dominant showing.
“That was a brilliant performance by him, a lot of people that I know didn’t fancy him. I fancied him, because he was comfortable at the weight. Prior to that, he had been really struggling to make the weight.
“This is his natural weight now, he is really comfortable with it and I think that fight really brought him on even more.”
Warren then went on to reveal his willingness to stage a clash between Sheeraz and Canelo, adding his belief that Sheeraz would overcome the four-division world champion if given the opportunity.
“I would make him and Canelo tomorrow, if they would stand for it. It’s a super-fight and I think he [Sheeraz] would beat him.
“I don’t know [if Canelo wants that fight] but he is a fighting man. If I was him, I’d be thinking I’ll find better options, but I would love that fight to happen.”
Canelo has recently withdrawn from an ordered vacant world title shot against Cuba’s Osleys Iglesias due to recovery from elbow surgery. He is expected to return around September time.
Sheeraz, meanwhile, has been ordered by both the WBC and WBO to fight for their vacant belts, with a choice between Christian Mbilli and Diego Pacheco respectively. Should he win a world title, Canelo may be more inclined to enter talks.
