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Sheeraz revels in Hearns comparison as he aims for knockout 2024
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Adam Drury
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Hamzah Sheeraz wants to win a world title in 2024
Hamzah Sheeraz wants to win a world title in 2024

Hamzah Sheeraz believes he can become a middleweight world champion in 2024.

Sheeraz, 24, beat Liam Williams in just one round at London's Copper Box Arena on Saturday, meaning he has won all 19 of his professional bouts.

And his career ambitions extend to winning multiple titles in years to come.

He told BBC Sport: "Maybe two more fights and then make the world title shot happen.

"Being world champion would be part one complete. I wouldn't rule it out for the end of this year.

"Then it's time to unify and be a three-weight world champion. That's a massive dream of mine."

Sheeraz's victory inspired promoter Frank Warren to compare the boxer's jab to great American fighter Tommy Hearns.

And the Briton admitted he is humbled to be mentioned in such company.

He said: "It's an honour to have my name in the same sentence.

"Even to be recognised as replicating such a great Kronk [gym] style of fighting. To show the power.

"But it's more my frame than anything else. Skinny, strong, long."

Sheeraz is keen to face Chris Eubank Jr next as he maps out his plans for the year, with hopes public appetite for the fight means it can be organised quickly.

Chris Eubank Jr could be next up for Hamzah Sheeraz
Chris Eubank Jr could be next up for Hamzah Sheeraz

He said: "He [Eubank Jr] is an explosive fighter and strong but I'm building up to that reputation too. It's got the ingredients of being a great fight.

"Whether that's realistic next or not, I don't know. It has generated the public's interest and when the public get hold of something then more often than not the fights do happen.

"If he believes he's better than me, let's dance."

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