Adam Azim next fight: IBF eliminator against Gollaz, who lost to Subriel Matias

The undefeated super lightweight's 4 December date at the Copper Box Arena will share a Boxxer bill with Francesca Hennessy against Johanna Wonyou for the interim WBC bantamweight title.

By Combat Sports UK Staff · Published Mon 2 Nov, 18:11 UK · AI-assisted reporting

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Adam Azim will take on veteran Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela in an IBF eliminator at the Copper Box Arena on 4 December, Boxxer has announced.

The London bout gives Azim (15-0, 12 KO) his second fight of the year, following his three-round win over Steve Claggett. His last six fights have all ended inside the distance, including wins over Ohara Davies and Sergey Lipinets.

Azim said: “My dream has always been to become world champion.” He added: “This is the final test standing between me and that opportunity, and I’m not going to let anything get in my way.” Gollaz (32-5, 18 KO) has won two and lost two of his last four. Those defeats include a loss to Subriel Matias, whom he fought for eight rounds, and a loss to Lindolfo Delgado last year.

The Mexican said: “Adam Azim is a talented young fighter with a big future, but he has never faced anyone like me before.” The IBF belt is vacant, and the bout's status as an eliminator suggests the governing body may look to reschedule Delgado against Arthur Biyarslanov for the title or find Biyarslanov a new opponent. There has been no official word on either option.

The same card features two undefeated bantamweights, with Francesca Hennessy (9-0, 2 KO) facing Johanna Wonyou (13-0, 2 KO) for the interim WBC title. Dina Thorslund is the undisputed champion at the weight.

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Lindolfo Delgado Arthur Biyarslanov