Isaac Chamberlain has withdrawn from his upcoming bout with Viddal Riley as a consequence of damage.
London cruiserweights Riley and Chamberlain have developed a simmering rivalry that led them to a much-anticipated struggle on February 1.
However an damage sustained by Chamberlain in coaching has dominated the Brixton boxer out of the competition.
The February 1 invoice on the OVO Wembley Area goes forward, dwell on Sky Sports activities, headlined by Adam Azim’s conflict with Sergey Lipinets.
Azim is stepping as much as world degree as he goals to show he is able to tackle the most effective within the division. His final struggle was an emphatic stoppage win over Ohara Davies in October on the Copper Field Area.
The undefeated 22-year-old checked out his greatest as he dictated the motion and dominated Davies from the opening bell, ending the struggle in spectacular model within the eight rounds.
However Lipinets is a former IBF super-lightweight world champion. The Kazakhstan-born fighter captured the IBF belt with a unanimous factors win over Akihiro Kondo in 2017.
The 35-year-old has since established himself as one of many high contenders throughout the super-lightweight and welterweight divisions with victories over former world champions Lamont Peterson and Omar Figueroa Jr.
Riley would have boxed Chamberlain within the chief help contest on the invoice. However that bout is now on maintain.
Promoter Ben Shalom mentioned: “Sadly Isaac has suffered an damage in coaching camp and is unable to field on February 1.
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Viddal Riley and Isaac Chamberlain each joined the Toe2Toe podcast to debate their upcoming bout
“The fight between Viddal and Isaac has been a long time coming. We were excited to finally see them in the ring and are disappointed that won’t be happening next week as planned. We wish Isaac a speedy recovery. News on what’s next for Viddal will follow soon.”
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Remaining tickets are nonetheless obtainable through BOXXER.com.
Watch Azim vs Lipinets dwell on Sky Sports activities on February 1.
