Islamabad, Sep 23: British-Pakistani boxer Hamzah Sheeraz claimed the Middleweight European Boxing title with a decisive victory over Tyler Denny at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, maintaining his undefeated record at 21-0.
Sheeraz showcased his skills early, knocking Denny down twice before securing a technical knockout. The first knockdown occurred in the opening round with a precise combination of a right cross and left hook. He followed up with another powerful left hook in the second round, prompting referee Mark Bates to stop the fight after assessing Denny’s ability to continue.
This victory adds to Sheeraz’s impressive accolades, including the Commonwealth and WBC ‘Silver’ titles, following his earlier win against Austin “Ammo” Williams. For Denny, the defeat ended a six-fight winning streak, bringing his record to 19-3-3.
Sheeraz’s triumph enhances his status as a rising contender in international boxing, and fans are eager to see his next steps in the sport.