A POSTPONEMENT to the original Joshua Buatsi-Dan Azeez fight date last October was a disappointment, no doubt. However, on Saturday night (February 3) it may prove to be the case that good things come to those who wait.
Originally planned for London’s O2 Arena, the bout ultimately had to be put on hold when Azeez suffered a back injury. Nearly a month later it was announced that The OVO Arena, Wembley would stage the rearranged fight on February 3, 2024.
Since then Buatsi and Azeez have aimed more and more digs at each other. It’s uncharacteristic of the two and perhaps a sign that their patience has grown thin at having to wait a few months more to punch one another.
The narrative of south London bragging rights and a friendship put to one side has been the constant selling point. But what should not be forgotten is that this is one of the best matchups to be made at light-heavyweight which does not involve divisional leaders Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. And Saturday’s winner will be one step closer to facing one of those two later down the line.
WHEN AND WHERE IS IT?
Buatsi vs. Azeez takes place this Saturday night (February 3) at The OVO Arena, Wembley.
WHERE CAN I WATCH BUATSI VS. AZEEZ?
UK viewers can watch the action on Sky Sports from 7pm. Viewers in America can watch the coverage on Peacock. Preliminary bouts will be shown on the Sky Sports Boxing YouTube channel (start time to be confirmed).
WHAT TIME WILL THE MAIN EVENT START?
No official time has been announced but the likelihood is it will begin somewhere around 10-10.30pm UK time.
WHO IS ON THE UNDERCARD?
Five bouts are scheduled for the undercard, subject to change.
Adam Azim vs Enock Poulsen (Super-lightweight)
Caroline Dubois vs Miranda Reyes (Lightweight)
Ben Whittaker vs Khalid Graidia (Light-heavyweight)
Francesca Hennessy vs Laura Belen Valdebenito (Bantamweight)
Jeamie Tshikeva vs Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko (Heavyweight)
WHAT ARE THE BETTING ODDS?
Joshua Buatsi 1/4 Dan Azeez 3/1 (Odds courtesy of Bet365)
WHAT ARE THE EXPERTS SAYING?
To hear opinions from the likes of Callum Smith, George Groves, Jamie Moore, Shane McGuigan and more click the video below.
Dan Azeez speaks to Boxing News’ Andi Purewal about Joshua Buatsi refusing a handshake at today’s face-off & discusses Buatsi’s pull out comments.
Joshua Buatsi speaks to Boxing News’ Andi Purewal as he looks ahead to his fight, no handshake with Azeez this week & jollof rice.
“My Sources Are Reliable!” Johnny Nelson speaks to Boxing News’ Andi Purewal about rumours that Tyson Fury has been dropped in sparring and looks ahead to Buatsi-Azeez.
“Eddie Hearn Is Messing Us Around!” – Caroline Dubois responds to Eddie Hearn’s recent comments.
Matt Macklin speaks to Boxing News’ Andi Purewal as he breaks down Fury-Usyk, Parker-Zhang & Buatsi-Azeez.
Ben Whittaker speaks to Boxing News’ Andi Purewal as he responds to critics over his showboating, Beterbiev-Bivol & Buatsi-Azeez.
Adam Azim speaks to Boxing News’ Andi Purewal as he looks ahead to his upcoming bout with Enock Poulsen, a future fight with Tank Davis & Dalton Smith.
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