Following the captivating British heavyweight title clash between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke, light heavyweight contender Dan Azeez feels reinvigorated by the big-fight atmosphere, poised to reannounce himself in the short term. Just two months ago, he and Buatsi presented a thrilling British 175-pound title fight that captivated fans, with Buatsi emerging victorious after twelve rounds of intense competition. This defeat has not deterred Azeez or limited his ambition; at 34 years old, he is eager to reenter the fray and ascend the rankings of Britain's light heavyweight division and beyond.
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“I wanna be in the mix again,” Azeez stated, undeterred by his setback against Buatsi and ready to challenge the division's leaders both nationally and globally.
Britain’s light heavyweight division is teeming with talent, placing Azeez among a roster of potential matchups. One such contender is Lyndon Arthur, who, after a decision loss to WBA champion Dmitrii Bivol, is seeking a significant fight to bounce back. Arthur's public challenge to Azeez hints at a potential summer bout, to which Azeez has expressed eagerness: “I rate Lyndon… Yeah, I’d love to fight him.”
Also, recognizing the rapid ascent of Olympic silver medalist Whittaker, Azeez speculated that a future clash could be possible, contingent on their respective career trajectories. “If he can get to that level, for sure and if I can stay at that level then why not?”
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