One fight after a disappointing performance in a middleweight title shot against Carlos Adames that ended via a heavily disputed draw, Hamzah Sheeraz made a spectacular statement in his 168-pound debut on Saturday.

Edgar Berlanga and Shakur Stevenson compete in important boxing fights that could shape their future. The Sporting News will provide results, analysis, and highlights from the Ring III card.

After dropping Berlanga twice late in the fourth. Hamzah Sheeraz (22-0-1, 18 KOs) wasted no time pressing the action in round five. A sharp right left combination rocked Berlanga early, forcing him to reach for balance and touch the canvas with his glove an automatic knockdown by boxing rules.