British boxer Hamzah Sheeraz will compete for the vacant WBC super-middleweight world title after Terence Crawford was stripped of the belt. The announcement marks a major opportunity for Sheeraz, who moved up to super-middleweight earlier this year and remains undefeated in 23 professional fights.

Crawford Stripped of WBC Title

Crawford claimed the WBC title from Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in September, becoming the undisputed champion after moving up three weight classes. However, the WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed that Crawford was stripped due to unpaid sanctioning fees, leaving the title vacant.

Despite losing the WBC belt, Crawford retains the WBA ‘Super’, WBO, and IBF super-middleweight titles, though he has yet to announce his next fight.

Sheeraz to Face Christian Mbilli

Sheeraz, 26, is now set to fight Canada’s Christian Mbilli for the vacant WBC super-middleweight crown. Mbilli, 30, also enters the bout undefeated, with 29 wins and one draw, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash between two unbeaten fighters.

This will be Sheeraz’s second world title fight and his first in the super-middleweight division. Earlier in his career, he drew with WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames in February, over 12 rounds, in a performance considered underwhelming but invaluable for his growth.

Sheeraz’s rise in the super-middleweight ranks has been swift. He made his debut in the division in July 2025, scoring a five-round knockout against Edgar Berlanga. Mbilli last fought in September, keeping his own unbeaten record intact.

Fight Details

A date for the Sheeraz vs Mbilli WBC super-middleweight title bout has not yet been confirmed, but the contest is expected to draw significant attention in the boxing world given both fighters’ undefeated status.

The matchup provides Sheeraz a chance to secure his first world title at super-middleweight and further cement his place among the elite in the division.

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Key Takeaways

• Hamzah Sheeraz to fight for the vacant WBC super-middleweight title.
• Terence Crawford stripped of WBC belt due to unpaid sanctioning fees.
• Sheeraz faces Christian Mbilli, both undefeated in their careers.
• Sheeraz moved up to super-middleweight in July 2025, knocking out Edgar Berlanga.
• Crawford retains other belts (WBA Super, WBO, IBF) but has not confirmed his next fight.