Hamzah Sheeraz takes on Francisco Emmanuel Torres for the vacant WBC silver middleweight belt tonight. The event is expected to take place at 7 p.m. BST / 12 a.m. ET on Saturday.
Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Francisco Emanuel Torres Preview
Sheeraz
Age: 23
Bouts: 15
Rounds: 63
Wins: 15
Losses: 0
Draws: 0
KO Wins: 11
KOs: 73.33%
Height: 6’ 3”
Stance: Orthodox
Sheeraz (15-0, 11 KOs) has made impressive progress since turning professional in 2017, and the 23-year-old is now aiming to move up the global rankings.
The Slough native’s only real acid test came in December last year when Bradley Skeete appeared to be on route to victory before being dropped in the eighth round, with Sheeraz lucky not to be penalized for pouring blows down on his opponent while he was down.
Sheeraz would complete the task in the next round. He returned stronger the last time, going up to middleweight and claiming the vacant WBC International Silver belt with a second-round stoppage of Jez Smith in March.
Really looking forward to this show on Saturday, Sheeraz Vs Torres is a cracker but I reckon Clarke vs Heffron could be fight of the night…and always love watching Dennis McCann in action. Proper talented lad 👌👌 #SheerazTorres #Boxing pic.twitter.com/iIESlmxtpN
— Seconds Out Fight Store (@secondsout_)
Torres
Age: 32
Bouts: 21
Rounds: 124
Wins: 17
Losses: 3
Draws: 1
KO Wins: 5
KOs: 23.81%
Height: 6’ 0”
Stance: OrthodoxHe now meets Argentina’s Torres (17-3-1, 5 KOs), who is not a very strong puncher but recently fought to a draw with Jose Benavidez Jr.
Benavidez’s previous bout ended in a last-round stoppage to Terence Crawford. Torres has gone unbeaten in his last ten games.
Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Francisco Emanuel Torres Prediction
Hamzah Sheeraz will have the chance to showcase his skills for the first time since being crowned Young Boxer of the Year when he takes on Francisco Emanuel Torres this weekend.
Sheeraz is a powerful puncher who will seek to secure another early victory today. Torres might stick around until halfway, but I don’t see him hearing the final bell in what should be a Sheeraz stoppage victory.
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— The Pugilist News (@ThePugilistNews)
Most Popular FAQ for Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Francisco Emanuel Torres
- Date & Location: Saturday, June 16, 2022, at Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick.
- What’s on the line: WBC silver middleweight title
- Time: The fight night will begin at 7 p.m. BST / 12 a.m. ET
Bookmaker Ratings prediction – Sheeraz’s Victory – 1.07.
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