Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez LIVE RESULT: Azeez DOWN twice late on tight Wembley Arena clash – latest

Buatsi vs Azeez – R11

Azeez down TWICE in round 11, but both looked like he may have had issues with his feet slipping on the canvas.

The referee has given both knockdowns and that is a 10-7 round for Buatsi.

It is simple now – Azeez has to win by knockout in the last round!

Buatsi vs Azeez -R10

Buatsi is ahead here, but he can’t rest on his laurels.

Azeez continuing to put on the pressure but Buatsi holding on.

Buatsi vs Azeez – R9

Great round in the bank for Azeez there, upping the pressure on Buatsi.

Is Buatsi tiring?

Intriguing clash cotinues here.

Buatsi vs Azeez – R8

Buatsi starting to pull away here.

Azeez needs to pick up a few more rounds as we head into the final straight.

Buatsi getting the better of the trades so far.

Buatsi vs Azeez – R7

Good round for Buatsi there landing a couple of solid combos.

Azeez’s cornerman Buddy McGirt demanding more jabs and to up the tempo.

Buatsi vs Azeez – R6

Huge right landed by Azeez in round six.

Absolutely nothing between both men still in the first half of the fight.

Buatsi may have shaded a couple of rounds but everything to play for here.

Buatsi vs Azeez – R5

BOTH men land left hooks at the same time in the middle of the ring in a blockbuster of a round.

As we head into the second half of the fight this one is opening up.

Buatsi vs Azeez – R4

Very, very tight here. Neither man giving an inch.

Buatsi with the shot of the round with a strong left hook but Azeez shakes it off.

Buatsi vs Azeez – R3

This fight is catching fire now!

Both men throwing big shots in the middle of the ring and the crowd getting wild.

Here we go!

Buatsi vs Azeez – R2

Buatsi just shading it so far but this is very close indeed.

The former Olympian catching Azeez with a cracking body shot but the champ Azeez replies with a stunning overhead right.

Not much between both men in the first two rounds.

Buatsi vs Azeez – R1

As expected a cagey opener there, with both men sitting behind the jab.

Buddy McGirt in Azeez’s corner call for more body work and to use his double jab.

The champ Azeez out next

Dan Azeez is now making is ring walk down the Wembley ramp. Both men greeted with big cheers.

Both Buatsi (17-0) and Super Dan (20-0) go into the fight with flawless records, but that could all change for one of the British superstars.

Buatsi ring walk

Here comes the challenger Joshua Buatsi first up.

He prays in the corner just before walking down the ramp.

Main event time up next

Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez is just minutes away!

The bout will be contested over 12 rounds for Azeez’s British, Commonwealth and European titles at 175lbs.

And also for the chance to become the number one contender for Dmitry Bivol’s light-heavyweight title.

Heavyweight news!

British champion Fabio Wardley will defend his Lonsdale belt against Frazer Clarke on March 31.

The pair have had a nice rivalry bubbling for a while and now the clash will happen at the O2 over the bank holiday.

Ipswich banger Wardley fancies his chances against West Brom’s former Team GB giant.

Azim wins TKO -R5

Poulsen ducks a right and lands a left hook but Azim shows a solid set of young whiskers.

But his arm suddenly pops out of his shoulder socket and he drops to the floor in pain.

He cannot get up before the count and the fight is stopped.

Poulsen sits down in his corner for medical attention while Azim celebrates tamely.

R4

Poulsen complains of a low blow and Azim gets a friendly verbal warning from the ref.

Azim’s hopes of highlight-reel KO is slipping away as Poulsen is resilient.

But he has banked every round so far and chipped away at Poulsen who might become more vulnerable if he gets more aggressive.

R3

Poulsen has taken a handful of whacks from Azim and smiled, he doesn’t fear what’s in front of him.

The challenger is rugged and wil not outpoint the champ with boxing skills.

But if he can make the fight close-range and physical, he could take Azim somewhere he has never been and doesn’t like.

R2

Azim’s first really tasty right hand rocks Poulsen’s head backwards.

The Dane’s chin is getting tested every time Azim stops bouncing for a split second and flashes in a powerful shot.

Not much jabbing from the young Brit, he wants to win with something sensational.

R1

Poulsen does his best to land jabs while Azim tries lead left hooks whipped up from his waist.

Poulsen ships a couple of digs and doesn’t wilt or seem to worry, this will be a test for Azim.

Just before the bell, both men plant their feet and trade, this will be a good test for the Slough starlet.

Azim vs Poulsen R1

European super-light ace Adam Azim defends his title against Denmark-based Angolan Enoch Poulsen now, in the chief support.

The Shane McGuigan-trained prospect is racing rapidly toward a world title challenge.

But his brother Hassan – also a boxer – is wearing sunglasses in the ring now, which should mean an immediate point deduction for Adam.

R5 – Whittaker wins TKO

Graidia is still trying but Whittaker is so fast and skillful he makes him look slow and wild.

Graidia’s face is starting to deform under the constant pressure.

And one final volley of blows forces Graidia down onto his haunches and the towel to fly in just as the ref rightly waves the one-sided pasting off.

R4

Another warning for Whittaker who celebrates his excellent defensive work with a little dance and shuffle.

The ref hates the showboating and he gets another verbal order.

The crowd hate the interference and boo as Whittaker pleads his innocence with a shrug.

R4

Graidia has a painful welt swelling up on the corner of his left eye.

Whittaker lands a handful of brilliant power punches but then showboats with a palm slap and gets a warning from the ref which the crowd boos.

Graidia then fires back and The Surgeon shows off silky defensive skills.

R4

Just as the third ends, Whittaker unleashes a three-punch combination.

The last blow definitely lands after the bell and his trainer again jumps in the ring to berate the ref.

Whittaker resumes the assault…