Adam Azim vs. Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela | DAZN - 4 December 2026

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Adam Azim-Gabriel Valenzuela set for Dec. 4 in IBF title eliminator

Adam Azim and Gabriel "Gollaz" Valenzuela are set to fight on December 4 at London's Copper Box Arena, The Ring understands.

The junior welterweight contenders will meet over 12 rounds in an IBF eliminator in the main event of a Boxxer-promoted show.

Ring No. 5 Azim (15-0, 12 KOs) is ranked No. 4 with the IBF while Valenzuela (32-5-1, 18 KOs) sits at No. 6. The winner in London will hope to fight for the vacant belt in the first half of 2027.

IBF No. 1-rated contender Lindolfo Delgado and No. 3 Arthur Biyarslanov were due to fight for the title this Saturday in Riyadh on the Canelo Alvarez-Christian Mbilli undercard.

However, Delgado has not traveled to the Saudi capital so their bout is now off. Whether or not that showdown is rescheduled remains unclear but Azim and Valenzuela know whoever wins their December 4 meeting will be perfectly placed for a title shot regardless.

Undefeated former European champion Azim is in fine form, having won his last six fights by knockout. His last outing at London's Wembley Arena on May 30 came against former world title challenger Steve Claggett, who was stopped in the third.

Before that, he reeled off wins over Kurt Scoby, Sergey Lipinets, Ohara Davies, Enock Poulsen and Franck Petitjean inside the distance.

Mexico's Valenzuela lost two world title eliminators against Subriel Matias and Delgado in 2025, but returned to winning ways by stopping Rogelio Laguna in May. An upset victory over the fast-rising Azim would put the 32-year-old contender right back in contention.

Azim has long been linked with WBC champion Dalton Smith, who successfully defended his title via split decision against Alberto Puello on Saturday night. A win over Valenzuela would keep him on course for a world title shot and potential money-spinning domestic unification with Smith.

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Adam Azim is set to face Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela in a junior welterweight clash on December 4th at the Copper Box Arena, London, sources have told The Ring

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2025?

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Ben Shalom & Boxxer busy that’s 3 shows in the matter of weeks + involvement in Fury / Joshua card .

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2025?

Yh mates already happened

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Announced: Adam Azim will fight Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela in a junior welterweight contest on December 4th at the Copper Box Arena in London on DAZN.

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This one’s on DAZN.

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Adam Azim faces Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela in London in December

Adam Azim and Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela square off in an IBF super lightweight title eliminator

Adam Azim faces Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela on Friday, December 4, at Copper Box Arena in London. The scheduled 12-round super lightweight bout serves as an IBF title eliminator. The card will stream live on DAZN.

- Representative of the host country, Azim (15-0, 12 KOs) makes his second ring appearance of the year. The unbeaten 24-year-old won his previous bout in May by third-round TKO against Steve Claggett.

- Valenzuela (32-5-1, 18 KOs) comes off a seventh-round knockout victory over Rogelio Jimenez, also in May. The 32-year-old Mexican previously competed in title eliminators against Lindolfo Delgado on the Espinoza vs Khegai undercard last November and Subriel Matias last March but lost on both occasions.

The IBF belt at 140 lbs is currently vacant after Richardson Hitchins signed with Zuffa Boxing and relinquished the title.

What they’re saying

“This is the biggest fight of my career,” Azim said. “I’ve put in the hard work to get to this position and now it’s time to show everyone what I can do.”

“Valenzuela is a tough, experienced fighter and I’m preparing for the very best version of him. I know what’s at stake and I’m ready to deliver.”

“My dream has always been to become world champion. This is the final test standing between me and that opportunity, and I’m not going to let anything get in my way.”

Valenzuela said, “This is a massive opportunity for me. Adam Azim is a talented young fighter with a big future, but he has never faced anyone like me before.”

“I’ve shared the ring with some of the best fighters in the world and that experience will make the difference on fight night. I know what it takes to compete at this level and I’m ready to show everyone what I can do.”

“I’m coming to London to win. Victory will be coming home to Mexico with me.”

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Undercard

In the co-feature, Britain’s Francesca Hennessy (9-0, 2 KOs) and France’s Johanna Wonyou (13-0, 2 KOs) clash for the interim WBC bantamweight title.

Undisputed 118-pound champion Dina Thorslund (25-0, 9 KOs) of Denmark holds the division’s full WBC title, along with all the other major belts.

In other bouts:

Elliot Whale (14-0, 9 KOs) and Bobby Faulkner (12-0, 4 KOs) battle for the WBA Continental welterweight title.

Hassan Azim (10-0, 6 KOs) and Ruben Torres (8-0, 4 KOs) square off at super welterweight.

Frazer Clarke (10-3-1, 8 KOs) competes at heavyweight against an opponent to be named.