Hamzah Sheeraz stops Berlanga, Shakur Stevenson defends lightweight title at home of US Open tennis
Briefly

Hamzah Sheeraz made a remarkable debut at super middleweight by stopping Edgar Berlanga in the fifth round. Sheeraz dropped Berlanga twice in the fourth round and quickly finished the fight at the start of the fifth. Sheeraz's victory positions him as a possible contender for champion Canelo Alvarez. In the co-main event, Shakur Stevenson secured a dominant unanimous decision win over William Zepeda, remaining undefeated. The event took place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, hosting its first boxing show.
Hamzah Sheeraz delivered an impressive performance by stopping Edgar Berlanga in the fifth round, showcasing his power in his debut at super middleweight.
Sheeraz's ability to drop Berlanga twice in the fourth round and finish the fight demonstrates his capacity to compete at a high level, potentially against Canelo Alvarez.
Shakur Stevenson defended his WBC lightweight title with a commanding unanimous decision victory over William Zepeda, maintaining his undefeated record.
The bout marked the first boxing event at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, highlighting the crossover appeal of the venue.
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