Adam Azim will face Kurt Scoby on the November 15 undercard of the Chris Eubank vs. Conor Benn rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Azim had been left without an opponent following the withdrawal of Zaur Abdullaev last week due to issues with his visa.
The 30-year-old Scoby, 18-1 (16 KOs), has not fought in the class of Abdullaev - or Azim - but accepts the late-notice invitation after winning five in a row since he was beaten by Dakota Linger in 2024. Azim will start as a huge favorite.
"It's nothing different to be fair," said Azim, 13-0 (10 KOs). "The strategy is still the same. I'm ready for anyone, regardless of a new opponent or not, I'm always ready and I hope to put on a great performance on the night."
Azim has been out of action since February, when he halted Sergey Lipinets in nine rounds. Since then, his promoter Boxxer saw their contract with UK broadcaster Sky Sports come to an end before agreeing a deal with the BBC. It has nonetheless proved to be an unproductive stretch for Azim as his projected July opponent, Eliot Chavez, pulled out at the last minute.
Efforts to make fights with the likes of Regis Prograis ultimately came to nothing.
