# WBO orders purse bid for Sheeraz vs. Alimkhanuly

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wbo-super-middleweight-title-defense-order
> Updated: 2026-09-10T11:04:22.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

The World Boxing Organization (WBO) has ordered super middleweight champion Hamzah Sheeraz to defend his title against Janibek Alimkhanuly. The decision bypassed other contenders, such as Jacob Bank, by elevating Alimkhanuly—a former unified middleweight champion—to the number two position in the rankings.

Following the order, both parties were given 20 days to reach an agreement. During this period, Alimkhanuly expressed interest in hosting the bout in New York to accommodate his Kazakh fanbase. Sheeraz’s promotional team, Queensberry, considered several strategic options to manage the matchup, including requesting a WBO exception, offering Alimkhanuly step-aside money, or having Sheeraz vacate the title to pursue more profitable voluntary matchups.

After the negotiation period expired without an agreement, WBO President Gustavo Olivieri confirmed that a purse bid has been ordered. The bidding proceedings are scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the WBO headquarters in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The outcome will determine whether Queensberry Promotions or Top Rank controls the fight’s location, financial terms, and broadcast distribution. Sheeraz retains the option to vacate the championship if the resulting terms are unfavorable.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: WBO orders purse bid for Sheeraz vs. Alimkhanuly title fight

The WBO has ordered a purse bid for Hamzah Sheeraz’s super middleweight title defense against Janibek Alimkhanuly, set for September 16 in Puerto Rico.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wbo-orders-purse-bid-for-sheeraz-vs-alimkhanuly-title-fight

### 2026-08-17: Hamzah Sheeraz ordered to defend WBO title against Janibek Alimkhanuly

The WBO has ordered Hamzah Sheeraz to defend his super middleweight title against Janibek Alimkhanuly, with Alimkhanuly eyeing a New York venue for the bout.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hamzah-sheeraz-ordered-to-defend-wbo-title-against-janibek-alimkhanuly

### 2026-08-14: WBO orders Hamzah Sheeraz to defend title against Janibek Alimkhanuly

The WBO has ordered Hamzah Sheeraz to defend his super middleweight title against Janibek Alimkhanuly, giving both sides 20 days to negotiate before a purse bid is held.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wbo-orders-hamzah-sheeraz-to-defend-title-against-janibek-alimkhanuly

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