When is Sheeraz vs Janibek?
Hamzah Sheeraz could face the challenge of Janibek Alimkhanuly in December 2026 the United States.
The fight would take place over 12 rounds in the Super Middleweight division, which means the weight limit would be 168 pounds (12 stone or 76.2 kg).
Sheeraz vs Janibek stats
Hamzah Sheeraz would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 24 wins, zero losses, and 1 draw, 19 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Janibek Alimkhanuly would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 17 wins and 0 draws, with 12 of those by knockout.
The stats suggest Sheeraz would have a slight advantage in power over Alimkhanuly, with a 79% knockout percentage compared to Alimkhanuly's 71%.
Hamzah Sheeraz is the younger man by 6 years, at 27 years old.
Sheeraz has a height advantage of 3 inches over Alimkhanuly. This also extends to a 3-inch reach advantage.
Hamzah Sheeraz fights out of the orthodox stance, while Janibek Alimkhanuly is a southpaw.
Sheeraz is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 8 more fights, and made his debut in 2017, 10 months later than Alimkhanuly, whose first professional fight was in 2016. He has fought 16 more professional rounds, totaling 117 compared to Alimkhanuly's 101.
Hamzah Sheeraz goes into the fight ranked number 9 by The Ring at super middleweight.
Janibek Alimkhanuly is currently ranked number 1 by the WBO in the 168lb division.
Sheeraz vs Janibek form
Sheeraz remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 3 of his recent opponents.
In his last fight, he won against Simon Zachenhuber on July 25, 2026, by majority decision in their WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Prior to that, he had won against Alem Begic on May 23, 2026, by knockout in the 2nd round in their WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at Pyramids of Giza, Giza, Egypt.
Going into that contest, he had beaten Edgar Berlanga on July 12, 2025, by knockout in the 5th round at Louis Armstrong Stadium, Queens, United States.
Before that, he had drawn with Carlos Adames on February 22, 2025 in their 12 round contest in their WBC World Middleweight championship fight at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
He had defeated Tyler Denny on September 21, 2024, by technical knockout in the 2nd round at Wembley Stadium, Wembley, United Kingdom.
Alimkhanuly remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 4 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he won against Anauel Ngamissengue on April 5, 2025, by technical knockout in the 5th round in their IBF World Middleweight and WBO World Middleweight championship fight at Barys Arena, Astana, Kazakhstan.
Prior to that, he had won against Andrei Mikhailovich on October 4, 2024, by technical knockout in the 9th round in their IBF World Middleweight championship fight at The Star, Sydney, Pyrmont, Australia.
Going into that contest, he had defeated Vincenzo Gualtieri on October 14, 2023, by technical knockout in the 6th round in their IBF World Middleweight and WBO World Middleweight championship fight at Fort Bend Community Center, Rosenberg, United States.
Before that, he had beaten Steven Butler on May 13, 2023, by knockout in the 2nd round in their WBO World Middleweight championship fight at Stockton Arena, Stockton.
He had won against Denzel Bentley on November 12, 2022, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Middleweight championship fight at Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Hamzah Sheeraz has been fighting more than Janibek Alimkhanuly.
Hamzah Sheeraz last fought 1 month and 12 days ago, while Janibek Alimkhanuly's last outing was 1 year, 5 months and 1 day ago.
Sheeraz's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 2 months and 21 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 5 months and 11 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 33 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 6.6 rounds on average.
Alimkhanuly's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years and 1 month, meaning he has been fighting on average every 9 months and 25 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 34 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 6.8 rounds on average.
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