That complaint cannot conceal the competitive danger involved. Janibek is a former unified middleweight champion and the most accomplished available contender in the WBO’s top 15. Canelo is occupied with Christian Mbilli, while Diego Pacheco is pursuing another title. The WBO had few credible alternatives.
The speed of Janibek’s return still gives Sheeraz a legitimate complaint. His suspension was terminated on July 10, and he was installed as mandatory little more than a month later, allowing him to move above active super middleweights without first competing in the division. That decision favored proven cha
