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Light Heavyweight Boxing: Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez – Preview, Fight Card, and Predictions

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kevin
December 19, 2025

This poster shows the boxers Craig Richards and Dan Azeez representing the upcoming Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez fight.

The upcoming crossroads Light Heavyweight fight is set to happen between Craig Richards and Dan Azeez. This “Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez” is a phenomenal event since it features two established boxers. The fight is scheduled on December 20, 2025, at Legon Sports Stadium. Given its showmanship, this fight will be pivotal and holds more weight. This all-English boxing rivalry is set to take place in the Light Heavyweight division. Consequently, the winner gets an incredible prospect in the weight category.

For the “Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez” Light Heavyweight fight ahead, we have given a detailed fight breakdown and analysis. It includes their fighting styles, previous fights, and winning probability. If you need more boxing previews and analysis, follow Bettingpremier.

Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez – Fighters’ Background

Craig Richards’s Early Career

Craig Richards comes from an England boxing background, and he has been a professional boxer for around 10 years, having won numerous titles. He won several major titles over the course of his 24 fights. His keen interest in boxing is rooted in his amateur career. He started his boxing career as an amateur boxer under an amateur boxing club. During his amateur career, he won major fights, which fueled his professional career and propelled him. He sharpened his boxing skills and strengthened the foundation while he was an amateur. Get more sports breakdown from Bettingpremier.

Craig Richards’ Professional Career

Craig Richards entered professional boxing on May 28, 2015 against James Child. It was his first professional bout, where he earned his victory by a technical knockout in the first round. After that, he won Scott Douglas by decision and ended his debut year with two dominant wins. Richards continued to win several clashes and got a chance for his first professional title in March 2017. In that Southern Area Super-Middleweight fight, he sustained ten rounds against Alan Higgins and won unanimously. But his next major title was a failure as he lost the British Light-Heavyweight title to Frank Buglioni. However, his rebound was pivotal, and he won the WBA Continental Light Heavyweight and the British Light Heavyweight titles.

Dan Azeez’s Early Career

Dan Azeez is a pro boxer based in Britain. Azeez is the only boxer who has held all the BBBofC titles as a Light Heavyweight contender. He has won major titles such as the British, Commonwealth, and European titles. As an amateur, he developed a passion for boxing while at Essex University. His trainer, Gordon Charlesworth trained him to be a professional boxer, from whom he developed the fine skills. He won the ABA South of England thrice during his amateur career. Azeez also captured the Box Cup tournament, which prepared him for the professional ranks.

Dan Azeez’s Professional Career

Dan Azeez debuted in December 2, 2017 as he faced Daniel Borisov, whom Azeez won decisively. He knocked Borisov twice before winning that fight. He unleashed his aggressive moves, which quickly earned him a good reputation and launched him into a professional boxing career. He subsequently won the English Light Heavyweight and British Light Heavyweight titles, which he defended twice. His consecutive wins solidified his name as a strong professional boxer.

Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez – Fight Event

Main Event: Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez.

Date: December 20, 2025 (Saturday).

Time: 02:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT / 12:30 a.m. IST (Next Day).

Venue: Legon Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana.

Where to Watch the Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez Fight?

The Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez Light Heavyweight boxing match will be telecast live on DAZN.

This Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez fight can be streamed with a DAZN subscription.

Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez – Fight Card

Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez (Light Heavyweight)

Theo Allotey vs Jayr Raquinel (Super Flyweight)

Freezy Macbories vs Jonathan Tetteh (Light Heavyweight)

Leo Atang vs TBC (Heavyweight)

Ibrahima Diallo vs Sampson Segbedzi (Super Welterweight)

Nishant Dev vs TBC (Super Welterweight)

Craig Richards Stats and Bio

Nationality: English

Age: 35

Height: 6’1″

Reach: 73″

Total Fights: 24

Record: 19-4-1 (12 KO)

Dan Azeez Stats and Bio

Nationality: English

Age: 36

Height: 5’10″

Reach: N/A

Total Fights: 24

Record: 21-2-1 (13 KO)

Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez – Fighters’ Previous Fights Breakdown

Let’s look at the previous fights of both fighters ahead of the Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez clash. Bettingpremier gives you the latest news on Light Heavyweight boxing fights in every sanction, be it WBC, WBA, or undisputed.

Craig Richards vs Padraig McCrory

Craig Richards fought Padraig McCrory in an intense showdown, where both fighters held nothing back. The early rounds were uncertain as both fighters were calculating and prioritizing scoring. But eventually, Richards started to exert his aggression and edged out McCrory in every round with his single shots. Alarmed, McCrory started to retaliate, which led to explosive exchanges in the middle-round. As the rounds went on, McCrory became too predictable to dodge and land attacks. Richards capitalized on McCrory’s decline and started to control the ring. At the end of the fifth round, Richards delivered a sharp attack that left McCrory stumbling. Craig Richards continued to impose his dominance in each round with his increasing aggression. In the eighth round, he landed a deadly punch, which knocked him down. As a result, McCrory went down, and the fight was stopped at the 1:58th minute of the eighth round.

Craig Richards vs Willy Hutchinson

In another fight, Craig Richards fought Willy Hutchinson in a 12-round Light Heavyweight bout. For the WBC Silver Light Heavyweight title, Craig Richards was determined to win the vacant belt. Willy Hutchinson had an edge due to his mid-fight stance switching ability. He controlled the pace in the early rounds and increased his tempo and rhythm. Hutchinson used his rapid jabs and restricted Richards from finding a rhythm. Richards failed to exert his attacks properly, which caused him to lose points in every round. By the seventh round, Willy Hutchinson had already surpassed Richards in total attacks. But still, Craig Richards never gave up and came back in the 10th and 11th rounds. However, Willy Hutchinson was still in the fight to face Richards and survived his pressure. Ultimately, Willy Hutchinson won the fight decisively despite Craig Richards’ pressure.

Dan Azeez vs Lewis Edmondson

Dan Azeez’s previous fight was highly disappointing since he lost the British and Commonwealth Light Heavyweight title. Right from the beginning, Edmondson deployed his footwork and pressured Azeez. This caused Azeez to close the distance, which at times felt impossible. As a result, Azeez missed some costly shots while receiving fatal ones. Even though Azeez struggled to find rhythm in the early rounds, he fought enough to break Edmondson’s aggression. Azeez almost rebounded in the sixth round and absorbed Edmondson’s pressure. Even Edmondson had his points deducted for a break violation. Nevertheless, Lewis Edmondson landed some intense attacks that progressively damaged Azeez. He landed a sharp uppercut in the later rounds, which weakened his form. Azeez even took Lewis to the corner, but still Edmondson rose above the threats. Ultimately, Lewis Edmondson beat Dan Azeez, causing him to lose the British and Commonwealth Light Heavyweight title.

Dan Azeez vs Hrvoje Sep

The fight occurred at Selhurst Park in London, and it was the next fight after his first professional defeat. This time, Azeez was determined to win as a result of his previous defeat. But Hrvoje Sep was highly potent and was unflinching. Sep performed strongly in the fight right from the start. Azeez, on the other hand, was struggling to control the ring, and his effectiveness was not enough. But he was still active against Hrvoje Sep and retaliated equally. The fight was so close that neither of the fighters was able to win decisively, ending in a draw.

Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez – Fighting Styles Analysis

Craig Richards

Craig Richards is a technical boxer who, at times, relies on his aggressive power. He maintains a strong lead throughout the rounds, but his agility tends to decline over the rounds. Richards has a methodical pace rather than an aggression-first approach. He needs more endurance to face pressure in the early rounds.

Dan Azeez

Dan Azeez brings his high level of physicality and pressure-fighting ability. Compared to Richards, he has a higher knockout potential. He also has a high work rate and strong endurance. Especially, he can withstand pressure until later rounds while still delivering aggressive output.