Twenty-two wins, one unbroken legacy: the undefeated remains undefeated. Hamzah Sheeraz, the British Asian boxer, maintained his Unvanquished tag, viciously beating Edgar Berlanga via TKO in the 5th Round at his Super Middleweight debut at Ring Magazine 3.
Following Sheeraz’s victory over Edgar Berlanga, he has garnered attention for a possible bout against Canelo Alvarez for the WBC and WBO super middleweight titles, currently held by Alvarez.
[Report] Sheeraz Outclasses Berlanga in a Stunning Showdown
Sheeraz extensively fought under Light Middleweight and Middleweight in his career, but recently, due to weight issues, he moved to the super middleweight division.
Sheerraz vs Berlanga at Louis Armstrong Stadium, New York City, was his super middleweight debut. Here are the fight details:
- Round 1: The boxers began aggressively, with Berlanga delivering some significant shots.
- Round 2: Using a jab, Sheeraz controlled the tempo and began dominating his opponent
- Round 3: Late in this round, Sheeraz delivered a powerful uppercut, signaling a shift in momentum.
- Round 4: In the final minutes, the British-Asian boxer knocked Berlanga down not once but twice. Nevertheless, Berlanga stood both times but was visibly dangerously injured.
- Round 5: Just 17 seconds in and Sheeraz won the bout. He knocked out Berlanga, and the referee stopped the fight.
📹 Watch: Sheeraz vs Berlanga Highlights
Berlanga never recovered from the two knockdowns in round 4. Sheeraz made sure of that with a KO in the early moments of round 5!!
What an upset!! 😤#BerlangaSheeraz pic.twitter.com/UoWNVRUOFn
— Ezee (@EzeemmaCraic) July 13, 2025
After the victory, the undefeated Sheeraz said, “Today there was nothing stopping me.”
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[Trending] Sheeraz Emerges as Canelo’s Top Challenger for 2026
Technically, Sheeraz not only defeated Edgar Berlanga but also earned a golden ticket to take on the biggest boxing star, Canelo Alvarez.
Sheeraz is the second fighter in history to beat Puerto Rico’s Berlanga and the very first to defeat him by Knockout, something Canolo could not achieve.
With this victory, Shreeraz did not just beat Berlanga; he buried doubts and ongoing controversies regarding his weight with that mindblowing performance.
According to Yahoo Sports, there is a significant chance of landing Shreeraz vs Alvarez next year.
Also, Saudi Arabian sports promoter, Turki Alalshikh, took to X (formerly Twitter) and tweeted that Shereaz deserves Canelo in 2026.
[Update] Player Profile Table
| Category | Description |
| Nationality | British |
| Age | 26 (DOB 25 May 1999) |
| Height | 6’3″ (191 cm) |
| Reach | 79″ (201 cm) |
| Weight Class | Super Middleweight (previously Middleweight, Super Welterweight) |
| Professional Record | 22-0-1 (18 KOs) |
| Knockout Percentage | 78% |
| Stance | Orthodox |
Pankaj Kapoor’s Take
Hamzah Sheeraz TKO 5 round win over Edgar Berlanga hails a surprise for many. He was doubted for this bout, many expecting his career’s first loss. But wow, what a fight!! This is more than just a victory: from a rising star to a straight serious force in the super middleweight division. He proved he belongs among the elite, didn’t he?
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