Dan Azeez set to face Thomas Faure in title fight

British professional boxer of Nigerian descent Dan Azeez is set for a monster title fight.

The 33-year-old Azeez is set to face off against French professional boxer Thomas Faure.

Azeez the only British light-heavyweight to capture all British Boxing Board of Control domestic titles now takes a massive step in his career.

He takes on Faure for the European Boxing Union light-heavyweight title.

In an interview with Skysports, Azeez explained that he intends to be a boxer that has the ability to stage a comeback within rounds.

He said, "I always imagine myself getting knocked down but having to get off the ropes and knock out the guy. I don't know why. Every fight I'm always like that. So I build like a monster out of my opponent.

"I always visualise, maybe he's outboxing me and I've got to switch it up, change it up. Maybe I'm losing and in the last second I knock him out. That's what I visualise."

"You've got to think it and become it or whatever, no. I like to think of the hard road, 'It's not going to be easy, Dan."

Azeez then explained the importance of the fight against Faure and the challenges of getting a result in France.

He explained that winning the European light heavyweight title will be taking the next step in his career and important for his development.

He added, "You've had people like Max Schmeling [who won this title in 1927]. He beat Joe Louis but obviously Joe Louis smashed him in the rematch. You've got John Conteh from Liverpool. 

"There's some big names that have won that title. It's a prestigious belt, it's another prestigious belt that I'm trying to get.

"We've got to get over the hurdle this Saturday before we start looking anywhere else. It is a vital step for me."

Azeez will aim to emulate English boxer of Nigerian descent David Adeleye who recently recorded a knockout victory against Ukraine’s Dmytro Bezus.

Azeez takes on Faure for the European Boxing Union light-heavyweight title in Zénith Paris, France on Saturday, March 11, 2023.