Competing as a senior in the under 60kg category, Eastern Counties champion Shirazi was too strong for Southern Counties star Sahib Bajwa of the Inner City Boxing Club.

From the opening bell, Shirazi showed his intent, immediately taking control of the centre of the ring and putting Bajwa under pressure. Boxing with confidence and aggression, he landed the bigger shots and unleashed a series of powerful combinations to both the head and body.

His relentless attacking work forced the referee to step in and administer a standing eight count to Bajwa before the local fighter continued to dominate the remainder of the opening round.

Bajwa came out for the second round looking to establish some control, but Shirazi’s speed, sharp movement and slick footwork proved too much to handle. and the referee again had to deliver a standing eight count.

Knowing he needed a stoppage to turn the contest around, Bajwa came out aggressively for the third and final round, but Shirazi remained composed and unfazed.

Using his excellent footwork to create angles, he continued to pick his shots and land further damaging combinations, resulting in yet another standing count which was quickly followed by a stoppage.

Shirazi will now face the London champion in his quarter final.