The spotlight shines once again on rising British boxing star Hamzah Sheeraz as he battles Alem Begic for the vacant WBO super middleweight world title on the massive undercard of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven event in Egypt. The fight takes place at the breathtaking Pyramids of Giza, giving fans one of the most unique championship atmospheres in boxing history.
Sheeraz enters the contest with an unbeaten professional record of 22-0-1 with 18 knockouts and is widely considered one of the brightest stars in the super middleweight division. After his controversial split-decision draw against Carlos Adames for the WBC middleweight title earlier this year, the London-born fighter moved up to 168 pounds and immediately impressed fans by stopping Edgar Berlanga in dominant fashion.
Now, Sheeraz gets another opportunity to capture world championship gold against the dangerous and determined Begic. The vacant WBO super middleweight belt is on the line, and both fighters know a career-defining moment awaits under the lights in Egypt.
Fight Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Fight | Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Alem Begic |
| Title | Vacant WBO Super Middleweight Title |
| Date | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| Venue | Pyramids of Giza |
| Start Time | 9:45 p.m. BST |
| Division | Super Middleweight |
| Broadcast | DAZN PPV |
Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Alem Begic Live Final Results
| Category | Winner | Loser | Method | Round | Official Time | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Middleweight | Hamzah Sheeraz | Alem Begic | KO | Round 2 | 2:33 | Vacant WBO Super Middleweight Title |
Hamzah Sheeraz delivered a dominant performance and finished the fight with a powerful knockout in the second round. The victory crowned Sheeraz as the new WBO super middleweight champion, continuing his impressive rise in the division with another statement win.
Full Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven Card Results
| Division | Fight | Result | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight | Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven | Oleksandr Usyk def. Rico Verhoeven | TKO | Round 11 |
| Super Middleweight | Hamzah Sheeraz vs Alem Begic | Hamzah Sheeraz def. Alem Begic | KO | Round 2 |
| Welterweight | Jack Catterall vs Shakhram Giyasov | Jack Catterall def. Shakhram Giyasov | Unanimous Decision | 12 Rounds |
| Heavyweight | Frank Sanchez vs Richard Torrez Jr. | Frank Sanchez def. Richard Torrez Jr. | KO | Round 2 |
Preliminary Fight Results
| Division | Fight | Result | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Flyweight | Mizuki Hiruta vs Mai Soliman | Mizuki Hiruta def. Mai Soliman | Unanimous Decision | 10 Rounds |
| Light Heavyweight | Benjamin Mendes vs Daniel Lapin | Benjamin Mendes def. Daniel Lapin | TKO | Round 4 |
| Lightweight | Sultan Almohammed vs Dedy Imprax | Sultan Almohammed def. Dedy Imprax | KO | Round 1 |
| Cruiserweight | Jamar Talley vs Basem Mamdouh | Jamar Talley def. Basem Mamdouh | KO | Round 2 |
| Welterweight | Omar Hikal vs Michael Kalyalya | Omar Hikal def. Michael Kalyalya | KO | Round 3 |
| Welterweight | Mahmoud Mobark vs Ali Sserunkuma | Mahmoud Mobark def. Ali Sserunkuma | Unanimous Decision | 10 Rounds |
The atmosphere around this Riyadh Season boxing card has been extraordinary, with thousands of fans expected to gather near one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Sheeraz vs. Begic showdown could easily steal the spotlight thanks to the high stakes and explosive styles both fighters bring into the ring.
Sheeraz will look to use his height, sharp jab, and knockout power to dominate the action early, while Begic aims to shock the boxing world by claiming the WBO title in hostile territory. Boxing fans around the globe are eagerly waiting to see whether Sheeraz can finally fulfill his championship destiny or if Begic can produce a major upset on one of the biggest stages in world boxing.