Steve Bunce
Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Live

This is a very odd fight.I didn't imagine for a second we'd at the eighth round with Sheeraz looking for a particular shot.

I am really quite shocked with how this fight is going on. I expected a little bit more from Sheeraz.

Andy Lee tells Sheeraz he is "boxing well" and "looks great".

However, he says the Brit needs to throw more combinations, instead of just single shots.

Sheeraz's energy levels seems to be tailing off a little bit.

Why? I'm not entirely sure. Is it the fact he fought only nine weeks ago, or that he is unable to work out the best way to deal with Zachenhuber's approach?

Either way, there have been a few boos from the crowd in Saudi Arabia, who are expecting more from WBO champion Sheeraz.

It is another round where both fighters have offered very little.

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Zachenhuber starts the round brightly and closes down the distance to Sheeraz.

He is throwing more than he did previously, but he is not causing Sheeraz any great difficulty.

It seems as though Sheeraz is searching for a the right opening rather than putting his opponent to the sword.

I think that might be a first round of the night for Zachenhuber. Sheeraz offered very little.

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Natasha Jonas
Two-weight world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

Sheeraz is just walking Zachenhuber down. He has no respect for his power.

The shots fom Zachenhuber look a bit tired and Sheeraz is just waiting for the opportunity to land a big shot.

We are approaching the halfway point of the fight and already it seems as though Zachenhuber is in survival mode.

The German has his gloves guarding his face, leaving Sheeraz to unleash a flurry of heavy shots to the body.

Sheeraz inflicts more pain on Zachenhuber by landing a pair of hooks to the face.

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Andy Lee tells Sheeraz to open up the left side of Zachenhuber.

It is clear that Sheeraz has plenty of respect for Zachenhuber's ability as he is taking no risks in this fight.

Zachenhuber is throwing more, but Sheeraz is countering swiftly and with precision.

Zachenhuber looks tired and worn down as he makes the walk back to his corner.

Steve Bunce
Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Live

It probably is time for Sheeraz to get closer and let two or three shots go. He won't miss them if he throws them.

Sheeraz is beginning to pick up the pace and cause Zachenhuber problems.

He hunts Zachenhuber down, all over the ring, before landing a powerful left hook to the body.

Zachenhuber responds inside the final 10 seconds with a jab to the face, but it won't be enough to stop Sheeraz from winning the round.

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Natasha Jonas
Two-weight world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

I can see why the crowd are getting annoyed. I think Sheeraz is very comfortable in second gear.

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Steve Bunce
Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Live

Andy Lee was smiling when just he got up in the ring. You don't often see that from the coach in between rounds.

Sheeraz is starting to find his range and work Zachenhuber out.

The Brit lands a fierce left on the body of his opponent, before finishing the round with a strong right hand as Zachenhuber stands back to the ropes.

It feels as though Sheeraz is slowly starting to work out his opponent and his awkward style.

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Steve Bunce
Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Live

Zachenhuber is being made to work. Sometimes Sheeraz won't throw a punch for 20, 30 seconds yet Zachenhuber is working his socks off. Sheeraz is sucking his space.

Andy Lee tells Sheeraz he is "the man" before he prepares to start round three.

Steve Bunce
Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Live

Sheeraz could step two inches closer and let his hands go a little bit.

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It is a much faster start to the second round by Sheeraz, as he hits Zachenhuber with a couple of firm left jabs.

Zachenhuber seems happy to sit in and wait for Sheeraz to throw before trying to counter.

Zachenhuber ends the round with a pair of powerful overhands to remind Sheeraz he is dangerous.

Sheeraz is controlling the centre of the ring from the first second.

The Brit slips a few efforts from Zachenhuber before replying with one of his own as he makes use of his reach and height advantage.

As Sheeraz's coach, Andy Lee, predicted before the fight, it is a slow start.

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Both fighters touch gloves are we're off.

Sheeraz makes his first defence of the WBO super-middleweight title, only 63 days after claiming it.

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