Adam Azim’s Undercard Fight Called Off After Eliot Chavez’s Weight-Making Error
In a shocking turn of events, Adam Azim’s fight has been called off after his opponent, Eliot Chavez, was pulled from the card due to a weight-making error. According to Sky Sports, Azim was set to box on the undercard of Callum Simpson’s European title fight at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley on Saturday night.
The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) withdrew permission for Chavez to face Azim after concerns were raised by the Mexican Boxing Commission regarding Chavez’s use of a sauna to make weight, a practice that is prohibited by the board. In a statement, promoters Boxxer said: "The British Boxing Board of Control has withdrawn permission for Eliot Chavez to face Adam Azim tonight in Barnsley following concerns raised by the Mexican Boxing Commission relating to Chavez’s use of a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."
As reported by Sky Sports, the main event at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley will still go ahead, with Callum Simpson taking on Italian Ivan Zucco for the European super-middleweight championship. Simpson and Zucco are expected to make their ringwalks from around 9:30 pm.
The undercard features a number of exciting match-ups, including Mark Jeffers against American contender Sean Hemphill, and elite prospect Sam Hickey looking to make another statement in his bout. As Sky Sports reports, fans can watch Callum Simpson fight Ivan Zucco for the European title live on Sky Sports from 7 pm this Saturday.
The cancellation of Azim’s fight is a blow to fans, but the rest of the card promises to be an exciting and action-packed evening of boxing. As quoted by Sky Sports, the BBBofC’s decision to withdraw permission for Chavez to fight demonstrates their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of boxers.
In a recent interview, Adam Azim expressed his disappointment at the cancellation of his fight, stating that he was "looking forward to getting back in the ring and putting on a show for the fans." However, Sky Sports understands that Azim is expected to return to the ring in the near future.
The incident highlights the importance of strict weight-making regulations in boxing, and the need for boxers to adhere to these rules to ensure their safety and the integrity of the sport. As Sky Sports notes, the BBBofC takes a dim view of boxers attempting to manipulate their weight, and will continue to take steps to prevent such practices in the future.
Fans who were looking forward to seeing Azim in action on Saturday night will be disappointed, but the rest of the card promises to be an exciting and entertaining evening of boxing. The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, and is expected to draw a large audience.
