“Super” Dan Azeez has confirmed live that he will be making his boxing comeback at Selhurst Park on June 15 Sky Sportsafter his loss to Joshua Buatsi in February.
The former British, Commonwealth and European light heavyweight champion returns to action after a thrilling 12-round battle with his friend and fellow South Londoner Buatsi at the OVO Arena Wembley.
The Lewisham man lost a hard-fought points decision to Buatsi in a final eliminator for the WBA light heavyweight world title.
Despite suffering the first defeat of his career, Azeez’s value has risen following his Fight of the Year contender and the 34-year-old plans to waste no time getting back into title contention.
“I’m looking forward to getting back in the ring. This is my job and I wear this sport on my chest like a badge of honor,” said Azeez.
“I am ready, as always, to give my best to prove that I belong at the top of the sport. I’m always aiming for the top and I’m excited to be part of a huge stadium show in south London where…”I’m out!
“Selhurst Park is going to rock and I’m looking forward to putting on a show for all the fans who come.”
BOXXER founder and CEO Ben Shalom added: “It’s great to see Dan Azeez back in the ring so quickly. I know he will have learned a lot from such a great fight with Joshua Buatsi.”
“He has become one of the most popular fighters in the country and I now expect him to be well-equipped to reach the top of the division.”
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Andy Scott and John Dennen discuss Buatsi’s thrilling win over Azeez
Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe tops the bill in south London, kicking off a huge summer of world-class sport with a blockbuster evening of the World Boxing Championship.
On the undercard, Isaac Chamberlain challenges Michal Cieslak for the European cruiserweight title, while Ben Whittaker faces unbeaten rival Ezra Arenyeka for the WBA light heavyweight gold belt.
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