Briton Sheeraz stops Begic to claim world title

Briton Sheeraz stops Begic to claim world titleByKal SajadBBC Sport boxing journalistPublished2 minutes agoBriton Hamzah Sheeraz claimed his first world title with a second-round stoppage win against Alem Begic to claim the vacant WBO super-middleweight crown in Egypt.The Londoner, 26, imposed himself from the opening bell against the overmatched German, breaking him down with sharp straight jabs and uppercuts. Begic was out of his depth and had no answer to Sheeraz's accuracy, with a left hook to the body eventually sending him down. The 39-year-old failed to beat the count as the referee waved the fight off.More to follow.Related topicsBoxingBoxing schedule and results 2026Published10 MayWatch every Born to Brawl episodePublished28 April 2024More boxing from the BBCNotifications, social media and more with BBC SportPublished16 August 2025