Lemos, 30-2 (20 KOs), is believed to have suffered his injury first and, with efforts being made to find a suitable replacement, Azim endured a problem in his hand during a final sparring session. It represents a blow to both Azim, who could have secured a mandatory ranking with the IBF in victory, and his promoters Boxxer, who were looking start their 2026 campaign with new broadcaster partner, the BBC.
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