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ADAM AZIM puts his unbeaten streak on the line once again as he takes on Eliot Chavez in a thrilling super lightweight fight.The British-Pakistani star was last in action earlier this year when he stopped Sergey Lipinets to land the vacant IBF 140-pound belt.Adam Azim has been knocking people out left, right and centreCredit: PAAnd it was a victory that extended Azim’s record to a staggering 13 wins from 13 fights, and ten of those victories came by a knockout.However, he could be in for a tricky test as Chavez bounced back from three straight defeats before landing a fifth-round KO on Hector Manuel Vargas last month.Furthermore, Azim should approach Chavez with caution as the Mexican is famously known for stopping world champion Mauricio Lara.Not to mention, Chavez was once disqualified in a bad-tempered battle with Harlem Eubank in 2022.Read more on Adam AzimThis mouthwatering bout is a late addition to the undercard of Callum Simpson vs Ivan Zucco.When is Azim vs Chavez?Adam Azim vs Eliot Chavez will take place on Saturday, June 7.The ring-walks have not been confirmed but it will get underway before Simpson vs Zucco which starts at approximately 10:15pm BST.Oakwell Stadium – home of Barnsley FC is the chosen venue for this mega title fight and it can host around 15,000 spectators.Tickets for this event are still available on TicketmasterPlease note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face valueWhat TV channel is Simpson vs Zucco on and can it be live streamed?Adam Azim vs Eliot Chavez will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Action.Fans can also stream the entire action through NOW TV via any compatible mobile device or tablet.Alternatively, SunSport will have round-by-round coverage through our live blog.Most read in BoxingWhat is the full card?Callum Simpson vs Ivan Zucco – for European super-middleweight titleMark Jeffers vs Sean HemphillRyhs Edwards vs Thomas EssombaFrankie Stringer vs Kane BakerEllis Price vs Jake PriceRed Johnson vs Harley CollisonSam Hickey vs Harley HodgettsMauro Silva vs Omir RodriguezAdam Azim vs Eliot ChavezWhat has been said?Adam Azim revealed that he was ready to seize upon the opportunity to fight on this big card.Azim said: “I’m already training hard for a big fight, so when the opportunity came up to get on this card, I jumped at it.“I discussed it with my team and [promoter] Ben Shalom, and we felt it was the right time to get in some solid competitive rounds against a tough opponent.“I’m also excited to go up there to fight in front of a capacity-crowd stadium in Barnsley. Callum’s told me all about the incredible noise from the stands and I plan to put on a show for them. “It’s going to be a huge night in front of a packed crowd at Oakwell and I can’t wait to be part of it.“There’s a big British Asian community in South Yorkshire too, and I hope they take the chance to grab the remaining tickets and get behind me. Let’s make it a night to remember.” More

LIFELONG Ipswich fan Fabio Wardley returns to action in a huge homecoming bout at Portman Road – but the undercard is just as exciting!Wardley takes on Australian star Justis Huni who has replaced injury Jarrell Miller on roughly six weeks notice.Fabio Wardley tops the bill against Justis HuniCredit: ReutersAnd a win for the unbeaten Brit would see him take a step closer in challenging for the WBA heavyweight title.However, there is every chance Huni could cause an upset to Wardley as the Australian has an impressive unbeaten record of 12 wins and seven KO’s.This includes a recent second round stoppage win over Shaun Potgieter in January of this year.But in the build-up to this headline fight, there are some huge bouts scheduled on the undercard, including the much-feared Body Snatcher.Read more on Fabio WardleyWho is on the Wardley vs Huni undercard?The huge Ipswich card is set to have a European super-lightweight title fight between Pierce O’Leary and Liam Dillian.Nelsa Hysa and Patrick Korte will battle it out for the WBO European heavyweight title.But in devastating news to the bill, Dillian Whyte has pulled out at the last minuteHere is the full card:Most read in BoxingFabio Wardley vs Justis Huni – for the interim WBA heavyweight titleDillian Whyte vs TBAPierce O’Leary vs Liam Dillon – for the European super-lightweight titleNelson Hysa vs Patrick Korte – for the WBO European heavyweight titleMike Perez vs Steven Ward Sam Gilley vs Gideon OnyenaniUmar Khan vs Moises GarciaBilly Adams vs Alexander MoralesLewis Richardson vs Dimitri ProtkunasLillie Winch vs Katerina DvorakovaJack Williams vs Fernando ValdezHow can I watch the undercard?The entire undercard and the main event will be broadcast live on DAZN.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99, is also available, and you can cancel at any time with 30 days’ notice.You can also pay £119.99 for the year upfront, which is the lowest cost option.Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog of the event to keep up with all the latest on the card.Can I still buy tickets for the undercard?Tickets for the undercard and the main event are still available on secondary sites such as StubHub.At the time of writing, the cheapest ticket is priced at £55.*Please note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value. More

FABIO WARDLEY and Justis Huni are all set to battle it out for the WBA interim title THIS Saturday – and the tickets are selling like hot cakes.A homecoming win for Wardley would propel him into pole position to fight for the WBA heavyweight crown.Tickets are flying off the shelf for fans to see Fabio WardleyCredit: GettyAnd the unbeaten Brit goes into this bout as a huge favourite, with Huni stepping in for the injured Jarrell Miller at such short notice.Wardley, 30, also enters the ring off the back of a brutal win over Frazer Clarke last October, so he’ll certainly have the wind in his sails.However, despite Huni not fighting much outside of Australia, he has an impressive undefeated record of 12 wins and seven KOs.The tickets have been released for this mouthwatering event, which also sees Dillian Whyte fighting in the co-main, and you don’t want to miss out.Read more on Fabio WardleyHow can I buy tickets for Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni?Tickets for Wardley vs Huni are still available on secondary sites such as StubHub.At the time of writing, the cheapest ticket is priced at £55.*Please note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value.When is Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni?Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni will take place on Saturday, June 7.The event will take place in front of tens of thousands of fans at the home of Ipswich Town FC, Portman Road.Boxing organisers have revealed that the main card is scheduled to get underway at 7pm BST.While the main event is expected to start at approximately 10pm BST.Who else is fighting on the card?Fans are itching to see who will come out on top between Fabio Wardley and Justis Huni.Most read in BoxingBut attention will certainly be on Dillian Whyte who makes his big return since suffering a severe finger injury.Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni – for the interim WBA heavyweight titleDillian Whyte vs TBAPierce O’Leary vs Liam Dillon – for the European super-lightweight titleNelson Hysa vs Patrick Korte – for the WBO European heavyweight titleMike Perez vs Steven Ward Sam Gilley vs Gideon OnyenaniUmar Khan vs Moises GarciaBilly Adams vs Alexander MoralesLewis Richardson vs Dimitri ProtkunasLillie Winch vs Katerina DvorakovaJack Williams vs Fernando Valdez More

CALLUM SIMPSON’S Barnsley homecoming sees him put his European super-middleweight title on the line against undefeated Ivan Zucco.Mr Simpson has been in the form of his life of late and is hoping to extend his perfect 17-0 professional record.Callum Simpson has beaten everybody in his way so farCredit: GettyThe British heavy-hitter goes into this bout off the back of a fifth-round stoppage win over Elvis Ahorgah in February, despite accepting the challenge on short notice.And it was no surprise to see Simpson successfully defend his crown in style – the very same belt he snatched from Zak Chelli last August via a unanimous decision.However, the champ has already admitted that his next opponent, Zucco, will give him the ‘fight of his life’ as the Italian icon has an even impressive undefeated record of 21-0.Furthermore, Zucco will step into the ring off the back of a dominant second-round stoppage over Kasim Gashi in December.Read more on Callum SimpsonWhen is Simpson vs Zucco?Callum Simpson vs Ivan Zucco will take place on Saturday, June 7.Ring-walks for this huge encounter are set to get underway at approximately 10pm BST. These timing are subject to change depending on the other fights on the undercard.Oakwell Stadium – home of Barnsley FC is the chosen venue for this mega title fight and it can host around 15,000 spectators.Tickets for this event are still available on TicketmasterPlease note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face valueWhat TV channel is Simpson vs Zucco on and can it be live streamed?Callum Simpson vs Ivan Zucco will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Action.Fans can also stream the entire action through NOW TV via any compatible mobile device or tablet.What is the full card?Callum Simpson vs Ivan Zucco – for European super-middleweight titleMark Jeffers vs Sean HemphillRyhs Edwards vs Thomas EssombaFrankie Stringer vs Kane BakerEllis Price vs Jake PriceRed Johnson vs Harley CollisonSam Hickey vs Harley HodgettsMauro Silva vs TBAMost read in BoxingWhat has been said?Champ Callum Simpson has admitted that this will be his toughest fight so far in his illustrious professional career.The British boxer said: “This is the biggest fight of my career, and I’m expecting my toughest test to date.”Last summer, I won the British and Commonwealth titles in front of my home crowd, and now we’re coming back, bigger and better, fighting for the European title against an undefeated fighter in Ivan Zucco.”This isn’t just another fight, it’s a massive European night, and I’m coming to put on a statement performance. I need Oakwell to be a fortress on June 7 and make sure that European title stays right here in Barnsley.”The support from Barnsley means everything to me. This town has backed me from day one, and to be fighting at Oakwell again, in front of my people, is something special. “Last time we sold it out in two days, this time we’re going even bigger. It’s going to be a night to remember and I couldn’t be prouder to represent Barnsley on the big stage.” More