Undefeated super lightweight Adam Azim faces his toughest challenge yet on Friday when he takes on talented Ukrainian Aram Faniian at York Hall.
Here’s everything you need to know about a top night of boxing in London that also sees Caroline Dubois, Frazer Clarke and Viddal Riley in action.
Where: York Hall, Bethnal Green, London.
When: Friday, June 16th.
How To Watch: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Action. Coverage begins at 7pm (BST).
Tale Of The Tape:
Azim
Place Of Birth: Slough, Berkshire
Age: 21
Alias: The Assassin
Record: 8-0 (6)
Height: 5’10’’
Reach: N/A
Stance: Orthodox
Last Fight: Azim claimed a unanimous decision victory over Santos Reyes in a 10-rounder at Wembley Arena in February.
Faniian
Place Of Birth: Brovari, Ukraine
Age: 26
Alias: N/A
Record: 22-1 (4)
Height: 5’11’’
Reach: N/A
Stance: Orthodox
Last Fight: Faniann has been inactive since November 2021, last seen winning a 10-round unanimous decision over Timo Schwarzkopf in Germany.
What They Say:
BOXXER CEO Ben Shalom: "Numerous British boxing greats have passed through the iconic York Hall on their way to the top and on June 10 it's Adam Azim's turn to take his next step to greatness at this storied venue.
"He's a risk-taker who takes big steps up with every fight and I think in future we will look back at this fight as a pivotal moment in his career.”
Full Fight Card:
Adam Azim vs Aram Faniian, super lightweight
Aaron McKenna vs Shakiel Thompson, middleweight
Caroline Dubois vs Yanina del Carmen Lescano, lightweight
Frazer Clarke vs Mariusz Wach, heavyweight
Viddal Riley vs Anees Taj, cruiserweight
Sam Gilley vs Ellis Corrie, super welterweight
Hassan Azim vs TBA, welterweight
Joshua Gustave vs TBA, middleweight
Isaac Chamberlain vs Daniel Bocianski, cruiserweight
Roman Fury vs TBA, cruiserweight
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