In an explosive twist sending shockwaves through the boxing world, legendary fighter Floyd Mayweather Jr. has broken his silence on Hamzah Sheeraz’s stunning victory over Edgar Berlanga, claiming that the British rising star’s dominant performance may not have been as clean as it appeared.
Speaking to reporters outside his gym in Las Vegas, Mayweather didn’t mince words:
“I’ve been around this sport too long to be fooled. That wasn’t natural strength or stamina. I believe there’s something in Sheeraz’s system that shouldn’t be there. This ain’t hate — this is facts. The WBO needs to investigate immediately.”
đź’Ą A DOMINANT YET QUESTIONABLE PERFORMANCE
Just last weekend, Hamzah Sheeraz shocked fans with a fourth-round TKO over Edgar Berlanga, a fighter notorious for his own knockout power. From the opening bell, Sheeraz appeared faster, stronger, and more relentless than ever before, leaving Berlanga struggling to land meaningful shots.
The win was hailed by some as a “coming-out party” for Sheeraz, positioning him as a serious threat in the super middleweight division. But Mayweather sees it differently.
“Look at how he kept throwing power shots without even slowing down,” Mayweather insisted.
“Even the greatest fighters have to manage their energy. There’s only one explanation for that kind of output.”
🧪 MAYWEATHER HINTS AT DOPING
In perhaps his most shocking claim, Mayweather went as far as suggesting performance-enhancing drugs could have played a role in Sheeraz’s win.
“These young fighters gotta understand that shortcuts don’t last. I’m not accusing without reason — I got people in the gym telling me they’ve seen unusual things in Sheeraz’s camp. Let the WBO test him thoroughly and prove me wrong.”
Sources close to Mayweather say he has been gathering information from insiders who allege that Sheeraz has been experimenting with advanced PED regimens — something that, if true, could dramatically tarnish the young fighter’s reputation and derail his meteoric rise.
đź“ť THE WBO UNDER PRESSURE
Following Mayweather’s comments, social media erupted with calls for the WBO to launch an official investigation. Hashtags like #SheerazPEDs and #BoxingCleanSport began trending on X (formerly Twitter).
Representatives from the WBO issued a brief statement late last night:
“We take any allegations regarding doping seriously. At this time, Hamzah Sheeraz has passed all pre- and post-fight tests conducted under commission oversight. However, further review will be conducted if credible evidence is presented.”
đź‘€ BERLANGA RESPONDS
Meanwhile, Edgar Berlanga has remained mostly silent, but sources say he was “deeply suspicious” of Sheeraz’s overwhelming power and stamina during the bout. A close member of Berlanga’s team hinted:
“Edgar felt punches he’s never felt before. And from a guy who wasn’t known for that level of power? It’s not adding up.”
⚖️ THE ROAD AHEAD
If the WBO proceeds with further testing and Sheeraz is cleared, the young Brit could emerge from this controversy with his star power even brighter. However, if Mayweather’s allegations prove true, it could become one of the biggest doping scandals boxing has seen in years.
As the boxing world holds its breath, one thing is certain: Floyd Mayweather has thrown gasoline on a fire that may be impossible to put out.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
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