Buatsi and Azeez, who were once close friends from South London but have since become rivals, will square off at the O2 Arena on October 21 in a thrilling contest that will serve as the last eliminator for the WBA champion Dmitry Bivol’s title.
Despite beginning their careers at the same amateur boxing club in South London, both fighters are scheduled to face off next month due to two very different courses they have taken.
