Adam Azim is one of the hottest prospects in British boxing and the 22-year-old has made rapid progress since his professional debut in 2020.
The Slough slickster brings a record of 12-0 (nine KOs) to the ring when he takes on Sergey Lipinets for the IBO world super-lightweight title, in a bout which rates the toughest of his career so far.
Azim is a former European champion and he got the better of the once dangerous Ohara Davies last time out, but a clash against a former world champion represents another step up for the Assassin.
Adam Azim v Sergey Lipinets will take place on Saturday 1st February, 2025.
Adam Azim v Sergey Lipinets is an IBO world super-lightweight title bout and is the main event of the card.
The fighters are expected to begin their ring walks at 22:20 (GMT) with the bout scheduled for 22:30 (GMT).
The exact timings will be dependent on the duration of the undercard fights.
The contest will take place at the OVO Arena Wembley in London and Azim is assured of plenty of support.
The venue is a well-established venue for big-fight nights and Frank Warren’s recent Magnificat 7 event was staged at the London setting.
OVO Arena Wembley has also played host to numerous musical and sporting events.
The venue was renovated, along with Wembley Stadium, and the new arena opened to the public in 2006.
The 12,500-seat facility is London's second-largest indoor arena and is situated next to Wembley Stadium.
Adam Azim v Sergey Lipinets is available to watch live and exclusively on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland.
The IBO world super-lightweight title is on the line, and while the International Boxing Organization belt doesn’t carry as much credibility as the sport’s other four major titles, a victory will certainly boost Adam Azim’s ranking on the world stage.
The Assassin is a former EBU European champion, although the Slough fighter neglected to pursue a challenge at a British title. ~
Sergey Lipinets is a former world champion, having won the IBF world super-lightweight in 2017, but it's been a long time since the 35-year-old was at his peak.
Nationality: | British |
Age: | 22 |
Height: | 5ft 10ins |
Reach: | 71ins |
Total Fights: | 12 |
Record: | 12-0 (nine KOs) |
Last Fight: | Won (KO) v Ohara Davies (19/10/24) |
Nationality: | Kazakhstan |
Age: | 35 |
Height: | 5ft 7ins |
Reach: | 67ins |
Total Fights: | 22 |
Record: | 18-3-1 (13 KOs) |
Last Fight: | Won (UD) v Robbie Davies Jr (08/05/24) |
Viddal Riley and Isaac Chamberlain clash in what should be an entertaining all-London cruiserweight contest in a confirmed fight on the undercard.
Full undercard details will be announced in due course.