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Crawford's Exit Sparks WBO Super-Middleweight Title Fight
23 Dec
Summary
- Sheeraz ordered to fight Pacheco for vacant WBO super-middleweight title.
- Terence Crawford retired, vacating his belts last week.
- Both Sheeraz and Pacheco remain undefeated in their professional careers.
Hamzah Sheeraz is slated to compete for the vacant WBO super-middleweight title, with Diego Pacheco named as his opponent. This development arises after Terence Crawford's retirement from boxing last week, where he cited having "nothing else left to prove." Crawford relinquished his championship belts, prompting the WBO's decision to order this bout.
This ordered fight offers 26-year-old Sheeraz a second major title opportunity, following a prior WBC mandate to face Christian Mbilli. The sanctioning body had stripped Crawford of his belt before his retirement due to unpaid fees. Sheeraz's promoters, Queensberry, and Matchroom, representing Pacheco, have 20 days to reach an agreement on fight terms.
Sheeraz, who has an undefeated record in 23 fights, previously drew with WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames and defeated Edgar Berlanga. Pacheco, 24, also boasts an undefeated record, with 25 wins. If a deal isn't struck within the specified period, the fight will proceed to purse bids under WBO regulations.
