How lightbulb moment in Hazard's apartment helped Sheeraz
Former Chelsea winger Eden Hazard is a surprise inspiration for Britain's Hamzah Sheeraz on his path to world championship glory.
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"I was working in Eden Hazard's apartment fixing his bulbs and sockets and my ego or goals and aspirations kicked in, so I went back to the gym."
— Hamzah Sheeraz , Athlete
"It'd be a pinch-me moment if I got to fight him. I've been watching this guy since I was a kid, trying to learn from him and now you get the opportunity to fight him."
— Hamzah Sheeraz , Athlete
"I know that I'm here for a reason. My hard work has taken me this far. God has taken me this far. My team and family have taken me this far."
— Hamzah Sheeraz , Athlete
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Former Chelsea winger Eden Hazard is a surprise inspiration for Britain's Hamzah Sheeraz on his path to world championship glory.
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