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BBC News
17-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Eubank to face BBBofC over sauna use in weight cut
Chris Eubank Jr will appear before the British Boxing Board of Control in July to answer questions about his use of a sauna before his fight with Conor the BBBofC have refused to "speculate" what punishment the Briton might face if he is found to have broken their 35, beat Benn on points in their grudge match in April and the build-up was dominated by the weight discrepancy and rehydration missed weight and was fined £375,000, but was within the 10lb rehydration limit on the morning of the secretary Robert Smith said the board had been made aware of the possibility Eubank used a sauna for his weight cut."We need to establish exactly what the situation is. I want to find out the dates when it was all done," Smith told BBC Sport. "He's been called in by the Southern Arena Council. He will come in at the beginning of July and tell them what the truth is and then they'll make a decision."Saunas are banned by the BBBofC and last Saturday Adam Azim's opponent Eliot Chavez was pulled from the fight after he used a sauna to make posted several videos of what appeared a gruelling weight cut to middleweight (11st 6lb)."Let's just see what the man has to say. There will be doctors there etc and the council will consider it and decide what action they need to take," Smith said. With the BBBofC facing questions about their sanctioning of the fight and Eubank alleging his weight cut was "derailed" deliberately, Smith - speaking to Boxing News, external - suggested Eubank "boxed as though he had no problems". "He was as strong in the last round as he was in the first round," Smith said."The medical documentation we [received] since the contest says he was fine."Eubank spent two days in hospital after his fight with Englishman racked up £475,000 worth of penalties before his fight with Benn, with the board fining him £100,000 for slapping Benn with an weight fine went straight to Benn, as stipulated in their fight fight took place 35 years after their fathers, Chris Eubank Jr and Nigel Benn, fought in the Sport has contacted Chris Eubank Jr for comment.
The Sun
07-06-2025
- 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
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
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.'
