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WBO orders purse bid for Sheeraz vs. Alimkhanuly

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WBO ~~super middleweight title defense order~~ orders purse bid for Sheeraz vs. Alimkhanuly

The World Boxing Organization (WBO) has ordered super middleweight champion Hamzah Sheeraz to defend his title against Janibek Alimkhanuly. The ~~WBO elevated Alimkhanuly to~~ decision bypassed other contenders, such as Jacob Bank, by elevating Alimkhanuly—a former unified middleweight champion—to the number two position in the ~~rankings, bypassing other contenders like Jacob Bank. Both~~ rankings. Following the order, both parties ~~have~~ were given 20 days to reach an ~~agreement on the bout before it proceeds to a purse bid.~~ agreement. During this period, Alimkhanuly ~~has~~ expressed interest in hosting the ~~fight~~ bout in New York to accommodate his Kazakh fanbase. ~~In response to the order,~~ Sheeraz’s promotional team, Queensberry, ~~is considering~~ considered several strategic ~~options,~~ 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.

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