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Azim–Lemos IBF No. 2 Eliminator Postponed After Training Injuries

Boxxer says the Jan. 31 London card is expected to proceed on BBC with a new main event to be confirmed.

Overview

  • Boxxer confirmed Gustavo Lemos withdrew first with a hand injury, a replacement was secured, then Adam Azim was ruled out after suffering an injury in his final sparring session and subsequent scans.
  • The IBF junior-welterweight eliminator will be rescheduled later this year, with no new date announced.
  • The bout was set to decide the IBF No. 2 position, delaying a pathway toward a world title opportunity for the winner.
  • Sources told ESPN the show could be headlined by Francesca Hennessy vs. Ellie Bouttell for the vacant WBC silver bantamweight title.
  • The event remains slated for London’s Copper Box Arena with coverage expected on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.