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Azim vs. Lemos Fight Postponed Due to Injuries
The highly anticipated junior welterweight bout between Adam Azim and Gustavo Lemos, scheduled for january 31st at the Copperbox Arena in London, has been postponed due to injuries sustained by both fighters. ESPN confirmed the news on January 25, 2026.
Initial Injuries and Attempts to Reschedule
Gustavo Lemos initially suffered a hand injury, prompting Boxxer to seek a replacement opponent for Azim. Though, before a replacement coudl be confirmed, Adam Azim sustained an injury during a final sparring session. Scans revealed the extent of Azim’s injury, ruling him out of the fight. Boxxer has confirmed the fight will be rescheduled later in 2026, but a new date has not yet been announced.
Impact on the Fight Card
With both the main event and the planned co-main event affected, the January 31st fight card has undergone changes. Francesca Hennessy’s bantamweight fight against Ellie Bouttell is now expected to headline the event. This bout is for the vacant WBC silver title, and the winner could potentially challenge the undisputed women’s bantamweight champion, Cherneka Johnson.Boxxer released a statement confirming these adjustments.
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