13 Facts About Dan Azeez

Dan Azeez was born on 30 August 1989 and is a British professional boxer.

Dan Azeez is the only British light-heavyweight to capture all British Boxing Board of Control domestic titles.

Dan Azeez held the British title from 2021 to 2024; the Commonwealth title from 2022 to 2024; and the European title from March 2023 to July 2023.

Dan Azeez boxed under the tutelage of Gordon Charlesworth at the Colchester-based amateur boxing club.

Dan Azeez had over 60 contests and was crowned ABA South of England champion three times.

Dan Azeez won the prestigious Box Cup tournament in 2013 at London's Alexandra Palace.

In December 2017, Azeez made his professional debut against Daniel Borisov at the Brentwood Centre in Essex, scoring two knock downs on the way to a dominant points decision.

On 20 July 2019 after eight fights, Dan Azeez challenged for the vacant Southern Area title on the Dillian Whyte vs Oscar Rivas undercard live on Sky Sports at The O2 Arena against fellow Londoner Charlie Duffield.

Dan Azeez dominated from the first round causing swelling under Duffield's left eye which only got worse as the rounds continued.

On 14 December 2019 Dan Azeez outpointed the previously unbeaten Lawrence Osueke over ten rounds at the Brentwood Centre to claim the vacant English title.

On 20 November 2021 Dan Azeez put on an impressive performance and blasted Burton to a halt in the seventh round to become the new British champion at The SSE Arena, Wembley.

Dan Azeez dominated the fight with his unrelenting aggression from the first round.

Dan Azeez fought Lewis Edmondson for the vacant British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight titles at the Copper Box Arena in London, England on October 19,2024, losing by majority decision.