Middleweight Hamzah Sheeraz will face the sternest test of his career to date, when he takes on former world title challenger Liam Williams at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday, December 2, live on TNT Sports.
Tickets for Sheeraz vs Williams go on sale on Tuesday 10 October at ticketmaster.co.uk
Sheeraz (18-0, 4 KOs), the WBC Silver champion, comes into the fight after two impressive, fast track victories over River Wilson-Bent and Dmytro Mytrofanov, who were perfunctorily dispatched in the second round.
The 26-year-old fighter will be making the third defense of his WBC Silver belt.
Welsh Williams (24-4-1, 19 knockouts) returned to winning ways in November with a quick victory over Nizar Trimech at York Hall.
Sheeraz is convinced that success against a fighter of Williams’ caliber, will serve to raise his profile in British boxing fan circles.
“It’s definitely a big fight and a big night for me at this stage in my career. While obviously, for him, it’s a comeback fight and if he beat me he`d be back on the scene. But I feel like I’m more than ready for this fight.
“I just have to go in and do what I do best. However, people must remember that my rival is a dangerous fighter with a lot to prove and will come hungry. So, I have to prepare for the best version of Liam Williams.”
Ravenous ‘ Machine’ Williams commented: “I’m excited to be back on TNT Sports. It’s a really great platform and I’m thrilled about this fight. I think it’s the one that all people want to see.
Hamzah is a very good fighter and obviously he is very tall and lean, he can punch a bit and overall it will be a good challenge. I am really up for it!”
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