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The Sun
15 hours ago
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Callum Simpson vs Ivan Zucco LIVE RESULTS: Card on NOW as Adam Azim returns on huge Barnsley bill – fight time, updates
CALLUM SIMPSON will be looking to take the next step towards a world title shot as he faces undefeated Italian Ivan Zucco TONIGHT! The proud Barnsley native will be looking to put on a show in front of a home crowd as he looks to add the vacant European 168lb strap to his collection. The big stadium fight takes place at the home of the Tykes, Oakwell. The explosive Adam Azim was meant to return to the ring to take on Eliot Chavez, but his fight has been CALLED OFF after an illegal weight cut by the Mexican.
Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Adam Azim's fight CALLED OFF just hours before opening bell after rival Eliot Chavez's ILLEGAL method to make weight
BOILED OVER Adam Azim's fight CALLED OFF just hours before opening bell after rival Eliot Chavez's ILLEGAL method to make weight Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ADAM AZIM's showdown with Eliot Chavez has been cancelled just hours before the walk-ons. The pair were due to fight on the undercard of Callum Simpson's European title fight in Barnsley tonight. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Adam Azim was due to box in Barnsley on Saturday night Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun 2 Azim's bout has been cancelled after his opponent used a sauna to weight cut Credit: Getty Azim, 22, boasts an unbeaten record and secured the IBO light-welterweight title in February. He took Saturday's fight at short notice after beating former world champion Sergey Lipinets. But Chavez was left in hot water after it emerged he'd used a sauna to make weight. Promoters Boxxer said in a statement: "The British Boxing Board of Control has withdrawn permission for Eliot Chavez to face Adam Azim tonight in Barnsley following concerns raised by the Mexican Boxing Commission relating to Chavez's use of a sauna to make weight - a practice that is prohibited by the board." READ MORE ON BOXING 'Back to the grind' AJ shows off results of elbow surgery as boxer closes in on return Azim immediately reacted on social media, posing an angry face emoji. One fan sympathised: "Sorry to hear that champ. Was looking forward to it." While another said: "This is what happens when you fight someone on like a week or two notice." Chavez went nine rounds with Harlem Eubank in 2022. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK And Azim was hoping to use the bout to show off his credentials in the division. The 22-year-old declared he would fight anyone on a week's notice - even two-weight world champ Devin Haney. Three-weight world champion Vasily Lomachenko retires after more than 400 FIGHTS in lengthy video Azim, 22, told Sky Sports: "I would fight Haney next week. I just feel he's more moving around and doesn't want to initiate attacks. "He is a top-level fighter but I don't think he's the same fighter that he was before. "If he's running on the backfoot, throwing one jab every two rounds, why not? "For me I can fight front foot and back foot. "Haney, I think he's got enough power just to keep someone off, but I don't think he has that one-punch power. "But I think if I was going to fight him I think I'd beat him with speed." Tonight's main event at Oakwell sees Simpson face Zucco for the European super-middleweight championship. The pair are expected to ring walk in South Yorkshire around 9.30pm.
The Sun
19 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Adam Azim's fight CALLED OFF just hours before opening bell after rival Eliot Chavez's ILLEGAL method to make weight
ADAM AZIM's showdown with Eliot Chavez has been cancelled just hours before the walk-ons. The pair were due to fight on the undercard of Callum Simpson's European title fight in Barnsley tonight. 2 2 Azim, 22, boasts an unbeaten record and secured the IBO light-welterweight title in February. He took Saturday's fight at short notice after beating former world champion Sergey Lipinets. But Chavez was left in hot water after it emerged he'd used a sauna to make weight. Promoters Boxxer said in a statement: "The British Boxing Board of Control has withdrawn permission for Eliot Chavez to face Adam Azim tonight in Barnsley following concerns raised by the Mexican Boxing Commission relating to Chavez's use of a sauna to make weight - a practice that is prohibited by the board." Azim immediately reacted on social media, posing an angry face emoji. One fan sympathised: "Sorry to hear that champ. Was looking forward to it." While another said: "This is what happens when you fight someone on like a week or two notice." Chavez went nine rounds with Harlem Eubank in 2022. And Azim was hoping to use the bout to show off his credentials in the division. The 22-year-old declared he would fight anyone on a week's notice - even two-weight world champ Devin Haney. Three-weight world champion Vasily Lomachenko retires after more than 400 FIGHTS in lengthy video Azim, 22, told Sky Sports: "I would fight Haney next week. "I just feel he's moving around more and doesn't want to initiate attacks. "He is a top-level fighter but I don't think he's the same fighter that he was before. "If he's running on the backfoot, throwing one jab every two rounds, why not? "For me I can fight front foot and back foot. "Haney, I think he's got enough power just to keep someone off, but I don't think he has that one-punch power. "But I think if I was going to fight him I think I'd beat him with speed." Tonight's main event at Oakwell sees Simpson face Zucco for the European super-middleweight championship. The pair are expected to ring walk in South Yorkshire around 9.30pm.
The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Adam Azim out to prove he is ready to fight American star Devin Haney after accepting bout on ONE WEEKS' notice
ADAM AZIM is ready to prove he is ready for the likes of Devin Haney - after accepting a super short-notice fight. Azim faces Mexico's Eliot Chavez this Saturday in Barnsley after having just a week to prepare for the bout. 3 3 But the ultra-fit and professional super-lightweight always stays ready for any challenge - even against boxing's best. Azim, 22, told Sky Sports: "I would fight Haney next week. I just feel he's more moving around and doesn't want to initiate attacks. "He is a top-level fighter but I don't think he's the same fighter that he was before. "If he's running on the backfoot, throwing one jab every two rounds, why not?" Haney, 26, was dropped three times by Ryan Garcia, also 26, in April 2026 in what looked to be his first defeat. But the result was overturned when Garcia returned a positive drug test for ostarine - known to boost muscle growth. Haney had his undefeated record restored and returned with a dull points win over Jose Ramirez, 32, in New York in May. Garcia - who accepted a one-year ban but blamed the positive test on a tainted supplement - also fought on the same night. But he was stunned in defeat to Rolly Romero, 29, having been dropped before losing on points. Azim is targeting the top names at the 140lb division Haney used to rule as WBC champion - and slammed the American's safety-first style. Three-weight world champion Vasily Lomachenko retires after more than 400 FIGHTS in lengthy video He said: "For me I can fight front foot and back foot. "Haney, I think he's got enough power just to keep someone off, but I don't think he has that one-punch power. "But I think if I was going to fight him I think I'd beat him with speed." 3
The Sun
3 days ago
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Adam Azim vs Eliot Chavez: Start time, live stream, TV channel, tickets and full card for super lightweight bout
ADAM AZIM puts his unbeaten streak on the line once again as he takes on Eliot Chavez in a thrilling super lightweight fight. The British-Pakistani star was last in action earlier this year when he stopped Sergey Lipinets to land the vacant IBF 140-pound belt. 1 And it was a victory that extended Azim's record to a staggering 13 wins from 13 fights, and ten of those victories came by a knockout. However, he could be in for a tricky test as Chavez bounced back from three straight defeats before landing a fifth-round KO on Hector Manuel Vargas last month. Furthermore, Azim should approach Chavez with caution as the Mexican is famously known for stopping world champion Mauricio Lara. Not to mention, Chavez was once disqualified in a bad-tempered battle with Harlem Eubank in 2022. This mouthwatering bout is a late addition to the undercard of Callum Simpson vs Ivan Zucco. When is Azim vs Chavez? Adam Azim vs Eliot Chavez will take place on Saturday, June 7. The ring-walks have not been confirmed but it will get underway before Simpson vs Zucco which starts at approximately 10:15pm BST. Oakwell Stadium - home of Barnsley FC is the chosen venue for this mega title fight and it can host around 15,000 spectators. Tickets for this event are still available on Ticketmaster Please note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value What TV channel is Simpson vs Zucco on and can it be live streamed? Adam Azim vs Eliot Chavez will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Action. Fans can also stream the entire action through NOW TV via any compatible mobile device or tablet. Alternatively, SunSport will have round-by-round coverage through our live blog. What is the full card? Callum Simpson vs Ivan Zucco - for European super-middleweight title Mark Jeffers vs Sean Hemphill Ryhs Edwards vs Thomas Essomba Frankie Stringer vs Kane Baker Ellis Price vs Jake Price Red Johnson vs Harley Collison Sam Hickey vs Harley Hodgetts Mauro Silva vs Omir Rodriguez Adam Azim vs Eliot Chavez What has been said? Adam Azim revealed that he was ready to seize upon the opportunity to fight on this big card. Azim said: "I'm already training hard for a big fight, so when the opportunity came up to get on this card, I jumped at it. 'I discussed it with my team and [promoter] Ben Shalom, and we felt it was the right time to get in some solid competitive rounds against a tough opponent. 'I'm also excited to go up there to fight in front of a capacity-crowd stadium in Barnsley. Callum's told me all about the incredible noise from the stands and I plan to put on a show for them. "It's going to be a huge night in front of a packed crowd at Oakwell and I can't wait to be part of it. 'There's a big British Asian community in South Yorkshire too, and I hope they take the chance to grab the remaining tickets and get behind me. Let's make it a night to remember.'
