Sheeraz and Munguia Ducking the 'Bogeyman' of Boxing, Claims Promoter
Hamzah Sheeraz and Jaime Munguia face accusations of avoiding a showdown with the formidable Osleys Iglesias, dubbed the 'bogeyman of boxing' by his promoter.
Following the retirement of Terence Crawford, the super-middleweight division has seen a shake-up with new champions, including Jaime Munguia (WBA) and Hamzah Sheeraz (WBO). However, both fighters are under scrutiny for allegedly dodging a fight with Osleys Iglesias, the IBF champion, who boasts an impressive record of 15-0 with 14 KOs.
Camille Estephan, Iglesias' promoter, expressed frustration over the reluctance of top fighters to face his client, stating, "They would rather fight anybody but Iglesias. He is clearly the bogeyman of boxing." Estephan highlighted Iglesias' dominance in the ring, noting that previous opponents have suffered severe consequences after facing him.
Despite the call for unification bouts, Estephan claims that Munguia and Sheeraz are hesitant to engage with Iglesias, suggesting they may prefer to fight each other instead. He remarked, "They talk about wanting to unify, but when they hear Iglesias, they forget what unification is." This reluctance raises questions about the future of the super-middleweight division.
There is speculation that Sheeraz and Munguia could meet on the undercard of the upcoming Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli fight on September 12, which could potentially see all four major titles on the line. However, the inclusion of Iglesias in that event remains uncertain, as he seeks a Mexican challenger for his title defense.
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