“I need to admit it will be nice to get Canelo still,” Sheeraz told The Ring. “If I develop into world champion on May 23, I’ll be in the way in which of him becoming undisputed.”
Sheeraz recently said he still wants the Canelo fight and believes becoming champion could place him directly in line if Alvarez looks to regain titles when he returns.
The matchup with Begic is being viewed as a serious opening for Sheeraz. Begic is 39 and much less established than other names within the division, making this a big likelihood for Sheeraz to gather a belt and move right into a much larger business lane.
Once titleholder status is attached to his name, Sheeraz becomes a more attractive option for major event backers trying to stage a high-profile Alvarez return. He brings an unbeaten record, UK market value, size at 168 kilos, and a title that might be utilized in a bigger storyline.
That doesn’t guarantee the fight will occur next, however the route is evident. If Sheeraz wins in Egypt, he moves from contender talk into championship business overnight.
For Sheeraz, May 23 could also be less about winning a vacant belt and more about securing entry to the most important table within the division.
Alvarez is predicted to return later this 12 months after elbow surgery, and his next move shall be watched closely across the division. With several belt-holders in place, promoters now have multiple options, but a newly crowned Sheeraz would immediately enter that conversation if he handles Begic.