Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz Fighting For WBC World Middleweight Title Belt In 160-Pound Riyadh Clash

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Carlos Adames WBC World Middleweight Title - Boxing

Ahead of the Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz fight this Saturday night, boxing fans want to know if there are any belts on the line in this compelling middleweight clash.

Read on to find out everything you need to know about Hamzah Sheeraz’s next fight, including whether the winner will leave the ring with a belt wrapped around his waist on Saturday night.

What Belts Are On The Line In The Adames vs Sheeraz Middleweight Dust-Up?

Four world title fights go down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this weekend with Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz just one of them. But which world title belt s up for grabs in the Adames vs Sheeraz clash on the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 undercard?

With the fight card being in Saudi, the fight times are ideal for UK boxing fans. The Adames vs Sheeraz fight is one of seven blockbuster match-ups on The Last Crescendo card, with an estimated fight time of 7.35pm for this 160-pound world level clash.

His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has left no stone unturned with the Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 fight card, including this middleweight bout.

Going into the Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz fight, the best UK boxing betting sites, have listed the unbeaten Brit as the favourite. Although Sheeraz is untested at world level and the champion Adames is, it is the Dominican Republic native who is the underdog in this one.

WBC World Middleweight Title On The Line For Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz

The winner of Saturday’s fight between Carlos Adames and Hamzah Sheeraz will indeed leave the ring with a belt wrapped around their waist. Not only that, but it will be the coveted green and gold world title belt.

That’s right, the WBC World Middleweight Title is on the line for Adames vs Sheeraz, with the Queensberry Promotions and Frank Warren-signed 21-0 Englishman aiming to become world champion at the first time of asking as the challenger.

The WBC World Middleweight Title is of course currently in the possession of Carlos Adames. The 30-year-old won this 160-pound world title belt in June 2024, and aims to make a successful first defence of his title this weekend in Saudi Arabia.

Unification fights at middleweight could be on the cards for the Adames vs Sheeraz winner in 2025 and beyond. The likes of Janibek Alimkhanuly and Erislandy Lara will have their sights set on this fight, as will the winner of the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn clash in April.

The best online bookmakers are expecting this fight to end within the scheduled distance, with a combined 35 knockouts between the pair of combatants. Do not blink during this Carlos Adames vs hamzah Sheeraz WBC World Middleweight Title clash!

Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz – Fight Info

  • 🥊 Boxing Fight: Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz
  • 📊 Records: Adames (24-1, 18 KO’s) | Sheeraz (21-0, 17 KO’s)
  • 📅 Date: Saturday, 22nd February 2025
  • 🕛 Fight Time: Approx. 7:35pm GMT
  • 🏆 Titles: WBC World Middleweight Title
  • 📺 TV Channel: DAZN PPV/Sky Sports Box Office/TNT Sports Box Office
  •  🏟  Venue: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • 🎲 Fight Odds: Adames 11/5 | Sheeraz 4/11