September 28, 2026 - Frank Warren expressed deep disappointment over Sheeraz vacating his title without any valid reason or rationale, emphasizing that a true champion should defend their belt.
September 20, 2026 - Timothy Bradley criticized modern fighters as the softest generation in boxing history, specifically claiming that Hamzah Sheeraz relinquished his title to avoid fighting Janibek Alimkhanuly.
