Warren pushes Sheeraz as possible Canelo opponent

January 9, 2026

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Hamzah Sheeraz’s move to super-middleweight has quickly changed how his career is discussed, with his promoter now openly associating himself with the division’s most established name. After Sheeraz’s one-sided win over Edgar Berlanga in July, Frank Warren made it clear that he would welcome talks for a fight with Canelo Alvarez if the opportunity arose.

The Slough-based fighter made his divisional debut against Berlanga and put in a decisive performance that immediately put him among the top contenders at 168lb. While the fight stood on its own merits, it also shifted the conversation around Sheeraz’s long-term direction, especially as the weight suits him more comfortably than previous campaigns.

Warren’s assessment

Talking to Box Nation, Frank Warren explains his willingness to match Sheeraz Canelo Alvarezstating that he will continue the fight immediately if circumstances permit.

“I’ll beat him and Canelo tomorrow if they’re up for it,” Warren said. “It’s a super fight and I think he will beat him.

“I don’t know if Canelo wants that fight, but he’s a fighter. If I were him, I’d think I’d find better options, but I’d love for that fight to happen.”

Canelo had to walk away from a world title fight that was in front of him. He’s coming back from elbow surgery, so the focus now is getting healthy. The plan is to be back in the ring around September, but you don’t rush anything like that. As this unfolded, Sheeraz was told by the WBC and WBO to move forward for their vacant belts. He will look at options like Christian Mbilli or Diego Pacheco, and these are real tests. If you’re chasing titles, that’s the kind of road you have to walk, and take the fights that put you where you want to be.

These decisions could determine whether talks with Canelo become realistic. A world title win would strengthen Sheeraz’s position and provide clearer context for any future negotiations. For now, Warren’s comments reflect ambition rather than affirmation, but they also indicate how quickly Sheeraz has moved into the middle of the super-middleweight discussion.