Ilford’s Hamzah Sheeraz has revealed that Jacob Bank could be next in line to challenge for his WBO world super-middleweight title.
The 27-year-old produced a lacklustre display on his way to securing a 12-round points victory over Germany’s Simon Zachenhuber, 29, (114-114, 115-113 and 116-112) in his first title defence at Jeddah Superdome, Saudi Arabia, last Saturday.
Frank Warren-promoted Sheeraz, who advances to 24 victories in 25 outings and appeared on the undercard of former Finchley ABC rep Anthony Joshua’s second record knockout victory over Albanian Kristian Prenga, admitted he ‘switched off’ during periods of the fight.
But the Ilford orthodox specialist promises to make plenty of improvements in his next outing, which will probably be against Denmark’s Jacob Bank.
"I'm sure people are chomping at bits after my performance," Sheeraz told DAZN.
"I got the win and that's all that matters.
"I could make a million excuses but I'll be better in the next fight.
"I need a step up now.
"Someone who will mentally present a challenge.
"I was switching off at times, I was too comfortable when I didn't have a threat in front of me."
Bank could be that man next to challenge Sheeraz.
The 25-year-old from Kolding also appeared on the Jeddah undercard and extended his unbeaten record to 20 contests after outpointing Poland’s Taunton-based Pawel August in eight rounds.
"You got a good fighter in Jacob Bank," Sheeraz added.
"I believe he deserves his shot of the title now and as Spencer Brown manages him I’m sure that will be an easy fight to make next."
Meanwhile, Jimmy Sains and Emmanuel Buttigieg will both appear on the undercard of George Liddard vs Dario Morello vacant European middleweight title bill on August 22 at York Hall, Bethnal Green.
Brentwood-based Sains meets Newark’s Tom Cowling for the vacant Commonwealth middleweight title while Newham’s Buttigieg faces Edgware-born Paul Gordon for the English version of the middleweight mantle.
For tickets, go to: MatchroomBoxing.com.
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