

Sheeraz will be undisputed champ in 'next year or two,' says Lee
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Hamzah Sheeraz's trainer Andy Lee has big things planned for his charge over the next couple of years.
First, Sheeraz must get past Alem Begic on The Ring's "Glory in Giza" card at the Pyramids in Egypt May 23, live on DAZN. The vacant WBO super middleweight title will be on the line.
After that, Lee believes Sheeraz has the potential to go on and achieve undisputed honors at 168 pounds.
"He's ready for them all," Lee told The Ring. "All goes to plan, he'll be the unified, [then] undisputed champion in the next year or two.
"He has to win the [Begic] fight. I'm not looking past anything or taking anything for granted.
"It's a big opportunity for Alan Begic to make his name. We have to make sure that Hamzah is on top of everything, at the peak of his powers.
"He's improving every day, I'm excited for him and I'm looking forward to the experience of being in Egypt. I've always been fascinated by the Pyramids. It's going to be a fantastic setting, but first and foremost it's the boxing."
Sheeraz hasn't fought since dispatching Edgar Berlanga inside five rounds in the main event of "Ring III" last summer, but should he beat Begic, big things await, including a potential fight with Canelo Alvarez, who has his own fish to fry in Christian Mbilli on September 12.
Lee doesn't believe the pressure of having to deliver against an opponent many believe to be overmatched will make any difference to Sheeraz's performance.
"I think Hamzah has the experience," the former middleweight champion added. "He's such a determined, mentally strong person. I don't care if it was Canelo or Begic, I think he's preparing the exact same way. We'll have the same mindset."
The world title fight between Hamzah Sheeraz and Alem Begic will be showcased as part of The Ring's "Glory in Giza" — headlined by the heavyweight showdown pitting division king Oleksandr Usyk against kickboxing icon Rico Verhoeven. The historic DAZN Pay-Per-View card takes place on May 23 at the legendary Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
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