Overview
- Richards stopped Azeez with a late left hook in the 12th round to close a competitive fight and improve his record to 20-4-1.
- The fight topped Matchroom Boxing’s first-ever show in Africa at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Accra.
- No belts were on the line as the experienced South London light-heavyweights met as rivals and former sparring partners.
- The Accra event was staged with Anthony Joshua’s 258 Management and streamed live to subscribers on DAZN.
- Azeez had suggested the loser should consider retirement, a question now facing him as Matchroom’s Africa weekend continues with Lawrence Okolie vs Ebenezer Tetteh in Nigeria on Sunday.