PETITJEAN VS AZIM : LIVE ON SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2023
WHO IS BOXING?
On Saturday 18 November 2023, live from Wolverhampton, Franck Petitjean (24-6-3) defends his EBU European Lightweight Championship against unbeaten Adam Azim (9-0). The event is being broadcast on Sky Sports and promoted by Ben Shalom’s Boxxer.
Adam Azim last fought on 02 September 2023 in a rescheduled bout against Aram Faniian, winning on points via a Unanimous Decision. Frenchman Petitjean picked up his championship in his last bout on 10 June 2023, winning via a Majority Decision.
WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN THE BUILD-UP TO PETITJEAN VS AZIM?
The fight was announced on 19 September 2023, with Signani vs Denny also announced as the chief support.
WHO IS THE FAVOURITE FOR THE PETITJEAN VS AZIM?
Adam Azim should be considered the heavy favourite for the bout. Although less experienced, Azim is highly tipped by his promoter and broadcasters to achieve success in the sport, and they would have carefully considered the matchmaking for this bout. Petitjean has fought unsuccessfully for an IBO world title, and captured European gold at the second time of asking via a Majority Decision. Petitjean also has two defeats in this last four, and is unlikely to have the same ceiling in the sport as Adam Azim.
WHAT DO THE BOOKMAKERS THINK ABOUT THE PETITJEAN VS AZIM?
Check back once odds have been released for Petitjean vs Azim.
WHO ELSE IS FIGHTING ON THE UNDERCARD FOR PETITJEAN VS AZIM?
Matteo Signani (32-6-3) vs Tyler Denny (17-2-3) – EBU European Middleweight Championship
Details of the full undercard will be announced in due course.
ARE THERE ANY HIGHLIGHTS ON THE UNDERCARD FOR PETITJEAN VS AZIM?
The only other announced bout is also for another European title, Signani vs Denny. Denny fought on a dreadful Sky and Boxxer card in Birmingham earlier this year, picking up a Split Decision victory over Macaulay McGowan. Denny previously fought and lost when competing for the British Middleweight title, and this will be the biggest fight of his career. Speaking on Sky Sports News, Denny stated he was a “a proud black country lad”, and was keen to perform in Wolverhampton. He also said that Signani “stylistically he is great for me”, so Denny seems confident going into the clash.
WHERE IS PETITJEAN VS AZIM BEING HELD?
The event is being held at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall, England. The venue hasn’t been used for professional boxing since 2015, when Frank Warren held a card there. Wolverhampton does frequently host cards at The Hangar Events Venue on Fridays.
WHEN DOES PETITJEAN VS AZIM START?
The start times are yet to be confirmed. The event will typically begin around 7:30 p.m on Sky Sports.
HOW CAN I WATCH PETITJEAN VS AZIM?
Tickets are yet to be released for the event. You can visit Boxxer’s website to register for updates on ticket news.
The event is being broadcast in the UK via Sky Sports.
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