British super middleweight contender Hamzah Sheeraz will fight undefeated German opponent Alem Begic for the vacant WBO world championship on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
The bout takes place at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
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Sheeraz, 26, aims to rebuild his career momentum after a ten-month layoff following a fifth-round knockout victory over Edgar Berlanga on July 12, according to Ring magazine.
He holds an undefeated record of 22 wins with 18 knockouts.
Sheeraz enters the contest as a 25-1 betting favorite to claim the belt vacated by retired champion Terence Crawford.
Begic Brings Unbeaten Record
Begic, 39, has an unblemished record of 29 wins and 23 knockouts.
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However, he remains untested against championship-caliber opponents, according to Ring magazine analysis.
The championship bout is the co-featured event on a high-profile fight card topped by unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk defending his crown against kickboxing veteran Rico Verhoeven.
A victory for Sheeraz could position him as a potential opponent for former undisputed champion Canelo Alvarez.
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Alvarez is scheduled to defend his WBC title against Christian Mbilli on September 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
