Fresh Off a KO Win, Knockout Artist Vows to Trade Shots with Canelo Alvarez

In front of a lively crowd, Sheeraz dismantled the outspoken Edgar Berlanga with a fifth-round KO, showcasing the kind of precision and power that continues to fuel his rise. When asked post-fight about facing Canelo — who previously went the distance with Berlanga — Sheeraz didn’t hold back. In a quote shared by Fight Hub TV, he reinforced that mindset, saying, 'Even if I get knocked out, I’ll go out on my shield. I’ll stand there and fight.'

‘It would be an honor to share the ring with him [Canelo], someone that I’ve looked up to,’ Sheeraz said. ‘But one thing I can guarantee is if I do share the ring with Canelo it won’t be a case what happened in his last fight where his opponent is running around the ring. Even if I get knocked out, I will stand there and trade with him… I will dare to be great.’

The message wasn’t just talk. Sheeraz has been consistently climbing the ranks and testing himself.

Following the draw with Carlos Adames, Sheeraz made a significant change by joining forces with former world champion Andy Lee. Training out of Dublin, Sheeraz began working under Lee’s guidance — a move that has drawn comparisons to the mentorship Lee once received from legendary trainer Emanuel Steward.

The partnership is already paying dividends. Lee praised his new pupil’s mental toughness and raw power, saying he was shocked by how hard Sheeraz hits. According to Lee, Sheeraz 'went into the lions’ den and never wavered once.'

After a controversial draw against Carlos Adames — who was ranked #1 by the WBC at the time — back in May — a bout many fans felt he didn’t deserve — Sheeraz returned two months later with another active performance, this time stepping up in weight and delivering a statement-making finish

Now ranked #3 at middleweight by The Ring, Sheeraz appears to be settling into the super middleweight landscape with ease. Whether a Canelo bout is next or further down the line, the British knockout artist is making one thing clear: if that call comes, he’s not coming to survive — he’s coming to fight.