One of British boxing’s brightest prospects gets his biggest night yet on July 25, 2026. Hamzah Sheeraz — the unbeaten Chelsea-born super middleweight with a knockout percentage that makes opponents nervous — steps up to challenge Simon Zachenhuber for the WBO World Super Middleweight Championship at the Jeddah Superdome. This is the fight that defines Sheeraz’s trajectory: beat the champion convincingly and he’s a world-title conversation. Anything less and the questions about his readiness multiply.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | July 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Jeddah Superdome, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Division | Super Middleweight (168 lbs) |
| Scheduled Rounds | 12 |
| Titles | WBO World Super Middleweight Championship |
| Broadcaster | DAZN PPV |
Hamzah Sheeraz is the kind of fighter who makes promoters and fans alike sit up and pay attention. The 25-year-old stands 6’3” (191 cm) — tall for the super middleweight division — and carries power that has stopped the majority of men placed in front of him. His 24-0-1 record includes 19 stoppages, a knockout percentage of 79% that is virtually unmatched among the current crop of 168-lb contenders. Sheeraz boxes out of an orthodox stance but has the reach and punching angles of a natural southpaw, making him a difficult matchup stylistically. He’s been patient on the path to this world title shot; now the moment has arrived.
Nationality: British 🇬🇧 | Age: 25 | Stance: Orthodox | Height: 6’3” (191 cm)
Record going in: 24-0-1 (19 KOs, 79%)
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | Recent Opponent | MD | 12 |
| W | Recent Opponent | TKO | 8 |
| W | Recent Opponent | TKO | 6 |
| W | Recent Opponent | UD | 12 |
| W | Recent Opponent | TKO | 5 |
Simon Zachenhuber is the man holding the belt — and he didn’t get there by accident. The German southpaw enters at 29-1-0 with a record built across over a decade of professional boxing. Champions who hold WBO belts at 168 lbs don’t get there without being able to fight, and Zachenhuber’s southpaw style, ring intelligence, and ability to control pace have served him well in the European and world title arena. His one professional loss is a blemish he’s more than answered; the unbeaten Sheeraz is the sternest test of his championship reign.
Nationality: German 🇩🇪 | Stance: Southpaw
Record going in: 29-1-0
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | Title Defence | UD | 12 |
| W | Title Win | UD | 12 |
| W | Contender | TKO | 9 |
| W | Opponent | UD | 12 |
| W | Opponent | UD | 10 |
| Sheeraz | Zachenhuber | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 25 | — |
| Height | 6’3” (191 cm) | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| Record | 24-0-1 | 29-1-0 |
| KO % | 79% | — |
This fight is a genuine tactical puzzle. Sheeraz is the taller, younger, more explosive fighter with the bigger punch — every metric from the Boxing Data platform points to him landing harder and with more stoppages per fight than Zachenhuber. But Zachenhuber has the southpaw advantage and championship experience: two ingredients that have undone bigger punchers than Sheeraz before.
The orthodox-southpaw dynamic creates natural angles that favour Zachenhuber’s left hand, which will be his primary offensive weapon. Sheeraz’s task is to use his reach advantage to work the jab and set up right-hand shots down the pipe, negating the southpaw left before it can do damage. When Sheeraz lands his right hand cleanly, the fight could end at any moment — that 79% KO ratio is not statistical noise, it’s a real threat to any chin in the division.
The championship rounds are where this fight will be decided. If Zachenhuber’s experience and ring IQ allow him to outwork Sheeraz in the later stages, the judges could side with the champion. But Sheeraz has the tools, the power, and the physical advantage to take over from the midpoint of the fight onwards.
Hamzah Sheeraz:
Simon Zachenhuber:
Sheeraz’s punch stats from the Boxing Data platform make him one of the most dangerous fighters in the super middleweight division. His KO rate of 79% doesn’t just reflect a soft schedule — it reflects genuine stopping power. Against a southpaw champion with championship experience, a points win is possible but the most likely outcome when Sheeraz is at his best is a clean stoppage as the fight opens up in the second half. Zachenhuber will be competitive early, but the power differential becomes overwhelming.
Our Pick: Hamzah Sheeraz TKO Rounds 7–10
Odds: Sheeraz approx. -250 / Zachenhuber +200
| Country | Broadcaster | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Global | DAZN PPV | TBC |
Part of the Joshua vs Prenga undercard. Expected ring walk mid-evening Saudi time (UTC+3).
This is one of five world-class fights on the Jeddah Superdome card:
When is Sheeraz vs Zachenhuber? July 25, 2026, at the Jeddah Superdome in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — on the Joshua vs Prenga undercard.
What title is on the line? The WBO World Super Middleweight Championship (168 lbs).
Who is the champion? Simon Zachenhuber is the defending WBO super middleweight champion going into this fight.
What is Sheeraz’s knockout percentage? Sheeraz enters with a KO percentage of 79% (19 stoppages in 25 professional fights).
How can I watch the fight? Live on DAZN PPV globally. Check your local DAZN platform for pricing.
What are the betting odds? Sheeraz is the favourite at approximately -250, with champion Zachenhuber at around +200.
Update: Hamzah Sheeraz vs Simon Zachenhuber: fight review and result →
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