Tag: Buatsi
Joshua Buatsi calls on Anthony Yarde to ‘make it happen’ as fight deadline for British battle looms | Boxing News
Joshua Buatsi has called on Anthony Yarde to finally accept a long-awaited British battle. Speaking from his US training base, Buatsi issued a message directly for his light-heavyweight rival. “What’s going on? We’ve got a venue. A stadium. We’ve got a date. What’s the delay? What’s happening? I’m out here working. Let’s go, June 15,…
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Joshua Buatsi beats Dan Azeez in ferocious 12-round contest at Wembley Arena | Boxing News
Joshua Buatsi overcame a determined Dan Azeez as the two Londoners waged a 12-round war at Wembley Arena. Buatsi dropped Azeez twice in the 11th round, but Azeez blamed the slippery canvas for losing his footing. A short right from Buatsi landed and Azeez’s right foot slipped out from under him. He hit the deck…
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Highlights: Buatsi outpoints Azeez after epic showdown
Joshua Buatsi knocked down Dan Azeez twice and won a points victory after a thrilling twelve rounds at Wembley.
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Dan Azeez faces off with Joshua Buatsi ahead of light-heavyweight collision: ‘I want to prove myself’ | Boxing News
Dan Azeez and Joshua Buatsi have faced off ahead of their light-heavyweight collision this Saturday at the OVO Arena Wembley, live on Sky Sports. Azeez has risen through British boxing’s small-hall circuit to win national and continental championships. But now he will take on an old friend and former sparring partner in Buatsi to win…
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Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez is a ‘very important’ fight for the division, says WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman | Boxing News
Joshua Buatsi versus Dan Azeez will establish the leading contender in the light-heavyweight division. Two rival champions, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, currently hold all the major 175lb titles between them. Beterbiev and Bivol are widely expected to fight in an undisputed championship bout later this year. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible…
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Joshua Buatsi knows it’s ‘imperative’ to beat Dan Azeez to target Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol winner | Boxing News
Joshua Buatsi knows it is “imperative” to beat Dan Azeez on February 3 to stay on course for a world title shot, as he eyes the winner of the mooted Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol undisputed championship clash. Buatsi is facing Azeez, a friend and sparring partner turned rival, in a rearranged all-British fight at…
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Adam Azim will defend European title against Enock Poulsen on Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez February 3 Sky Sports bill | Boxing News
Adam Azim will make the first defence of his European super-lightweight title against undefeated former champion Enock Poulsen on February 3, live on Sky Sports. Azim and Poulsen’s European championship clash at Wembley Arena will provide star support for the hugely anticipated Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez bout. Unbeaten No 1 and No 2 world-ranked…
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Dan Azeez cleared for rescheduled Joshua Buatsi light-heavyweight showdown from mid January | Boxing News
Dan Azeez has been cleared to return to action early in the New Year for his rescheduled British battle with Joshua Buatsi. Azeez was forced to withdraw from a scheduled light-heavyweight clash with Buatsi last month due to a back injury. But BOXXER promoter Ben Shalom has confirmed the Lewisham fighter will now be fit…
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Ben Whittaker would have stepped in to replace Dan Azeez for Joshua Buatsi fight | ‘Perfect style for me!’ | Boxing News
Ben Whittaker would have stepped in at short notice to replace Dan Azeez against Joshua Buatsi if he had been injury-free himself. Azeez had to pull out of his much-anticipated October clash with Buatsi, which will now be rescheduled. Whittaker would have offered his services, just a few days out from the fight, if he’d…
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Dan Azeez: My previous fights as the underdog will give me the edge against Joshua Buatsi | Boxing News
Dan Azeez believes his experience fighting and winning as the underdog will give him the edge over friend and sparring partner Joshua Buatsi in their world title eliminator fight. The south Londoners are set to face off in a blockbuster light-heavyweight bout at the O2 on Saturday October 21, live on Sky Sports, with neither…
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