Joshua Buatsi vs. Dan Azeez: A Breakdown of the Fight by Numbers

Originally posted on Big Fight Weekend | By Ricky Carroll | Last updated Jan 30, 2024 5:44 AM ET

On Saturday, February 3, Joshua Buatsi (17-0, 13 KOs) will go up against fellow unbeaten fighter Dan Azeez (20-0, 13 KOs) at the OVO Arena in London, England, in a WBA light heavyweight eliminator. Buatsi last fought in an underwhelming win against Pawel Stepien on May 6, 2023. Azeez enjoyed a comfortable points win against Khalid Graidia on July 15, 2023.

In preparation for this bout – we are bringing you a numerical breakdown of Saturday night’s fight.

Joshua Buatsi vs. Dan Azeez Fight by Numbers

Build Up to Joshua Buatsi vs. Dan Azeez Fight by Numbers

21,672: (On February 3) hours since Buatsi beat Ričards Bolotņiks at the Matchroom Fight Camp, Brentwood, England.

805: (On February 3) days since Azeez beat Hosea Burton to win the British light-heavyweight title by seventh-round TKO.

288 Weeks: (On February 3) The number of weeks since “Just Business” defeated Andrejs Pokumeiko by a first-round stoppage to win the vacant WBA International light-heavyweight title.

13/20: The number of stoppage wins for “Super” in his 20 professional contests.

235,699,200: (On February 3) seconds since Buatsi beat Algeria’s Abdelhafid Benchabla at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil to guarantee at least a bronze medal.

3: The number of South of England ABA titles that Azeez won.

Buatsi vs. Azeez Fight Card

Joshua Buatsi vs. Dan Azeez, 12 rounds, WBA light heavyweight eliminator
Adam Azim vs. Enoch Poulsen, 12 rounds, for Azim’s European junior welterweight title
Caroline Dubois vs. Miranda Reyes, 10 rounds, female lightweights
Ben Whittaker vs. Khalid Graidia, 8 rounds, light heavyweights
Francesca Hennessy vs. Laura Belen Valdebenito, 6 rounds, female featherweights
Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva vs. Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko, 6 rounds, heavyweights