Breaking News: Adam Azim vs. Gustavo Lemos Fight Postponed Due to Injuries
In a shocking turn of events, the highly anticipated fight between Adam Azim and Gustavo Lemos, scheduled for January 31 in London, has been postponed due to injuries sustained by both fighters. According to Boxxer, the event’s promoter, Lemos initially suffered a hand injury, and a replacement opponent was sought before Azim picked up an injury of his own during his final sparring session.
The fight, which was set to determine the IBF No. 2 junior welterweight position, will be rescheduled for later this year. Azim, a British boxer with a 14-0 record and 11 knockouts, was looking to take on Lemos, an Argentine boxer with a 30-2 record and 20 knockouts, at the Copperbox Arena in London.
Impact on the Boxing Schedule
The postponement of the Azim-Lemos fight may affect the overall boxing schedule, but the show on January 31 could still go ahead with a new headline event. According to sources, Francesca Hennessy’s bantamweight bout against Ellie Bouttell could take center stage, with the winner potentially earning a shot at the undisputed women’s bantamweight champion, Cherneka Johnson.
Boxxer confirmed the news in a statement, saying, “The IBF No.2 eliminator, set for Saturday, January 31, will be rescheduled after both fighters sustained injuries in training. Lemos has been forced to withdraw due to a hand injury. A replacement opponent was secured, but following an injury suffered in his final sparring session, scan results received yesterday confirmed that Azim is also unable to box.”
What’s Next for Azim and Lemos?
While the postponement of the fight is unfortunate, both Azim and Lemos are expected to make full recoveries and return to the ring later this year. The IBF No.2 eliminator between Azim and Lemos will be rescheduled, and fans can expect an exciting matchup when the two fighters are back in action.
For now, boxing enthusiasts will have to wait and see how the schedule unfolds. With the women’s bantamweight bout between Hennessy and Bouttell potentially taking center stage, there’s still plenty of excitement to look forward to in the world of boxing.
