Richards vs. Azeez

Craig Richards vs. Dan Azeez: Richards wins by KO in the 12th round.

Theophilous Kpakpo Allotey vs. Jayr Raquinel: Allotey wins by UD.

Ibrahima Diallo vs. Sampson Segbedzi: Diallo wins by UD.

Jonathan Tetteh vs. Seth Gyimah: Tetteh wins by UD.

Nishant Dev vs. Ally Mbukwa: Dev wins by TKO in the 4th round.

Jerry Lartey vs. Jesse Brandon: Lartey wins by KO in the 5th round.

Sedem Ama vs. Chiamaka Nwaturuocha: Ama wins by UD.

Leo Atang vs. Babu Yusuf: Atang wins by TKO in the 1st round.

South London light-heavyweights Dan Azeez and Craig Richards will settle their long-running rivalry far from Lewisham, as the pair head to Accra, Ghana for their December 20 showdown. Both fighters came up through the same amateur scene and even share a local barber, and see the matchup as a chance to elevate their careers and to claim bragging rights that will follow them home.

Azeez (22-2-1, 14 KOs) embraces the symbolism of fighting in Ghana, calling it both a celebration of his heritage and a pivotal moment in his career. At 36, and coming off back-to-back wins, Azeez knows the stakes. “The winner goes on to bigger and better things, and for the loser it could potentially be quits,” he said.

Richards (19-4-1, 12 KOs), is also rebuilding, having suffered a setback against Willy Hutchinson in 2024. He returned with an eight-round stoppage of Padraig McCrory in March and sees the Ghana event as a rare and meaningful opportunity. “To go and headline in Ghana in a stadium is unreal,” Richards said. “I knew when I heard Dan Azeez’s name he is a fighting man like myself and would take the opportunity.”

The proximity of their South London rivalry adds a personal edge. Richards joked that even their Lewisham barber displays their photos side-by-side. Both fighters insist that familiarity will enhance the matchup rather than dull it, with Richards calling Azeez “a good, solid competitor” and promising to seize the moment.

Fight card:

▪️Craig Richards vs. Dan Azeez, 12 rounds, light heavyweight
▪️Theophilous Kpakpo Allotey vs. Jayr Raquinel, 12 rounds, for the WBA Gold and WBO Global super flyweight titles
▪️Ibrahima Diallo vs. Sampson Segbedzi, 10 rounds, for the vacant IBF International super welterweight title
▪️Holy Dorgbetor vs. John Laryea, 8 rounds, for the IBF Africa featherweight title
▪️Jerry Lartey vs. Jesse Brandon, 8 rounds, super lightweight
▪️Seth Gyimah vs. Jonathan Tetteh, 8 rounds, light heavyweight
▪️Sedem Ama vs. Chiamaka Nwaturuocha, 8 rounds, super welterweight
▪️Nishant Dev vs. Ally Mbukwa, 6 rounds, welterweight
▪️Leo Atang vs. Babu Yusuf, 4 rounds, heavyweight

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