Undefeated boxer exposed after “escape” from Alimkhanuly – Boxing/MMA
One of the regular contributors to Boxing247.com, Tim Compton, is confident that the undefeated British middleweight Hamza Shiraz (21-0, 17 KO) suffered damage to his reputation after deciding not to fight the WBO/IBF world champion Zhanibek Alimkhanuly (16-0, 11 KOs), and instead fight for the WBC belt with the Dominican Carlos Adames (24-1, 18 KOs), Sports.kz reports.
Shiraz was the mandatory challenger under two versions at once – WBC and WBO, but in the end decided to aim for the green and gold title.
“It would be better for Shiraz if he insisted on fighting Zhanibek or Erislandy Lara rather than Adames, because it becomes obvious that he is deliberately choosing a guy who is considered a paper champion. If Shiraz had not fought during his seven-year career…
