Adam Azim is set to return to the ring for his second assignment of the year against rugged Mexican Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela.Azim and Valenzuela meet in an IBF super lightweight eliminator atop a BOXXER bill at London’s Copper Box Arena on Friday, December 4.All six of Adam Azim’s last fights have been won inside the distanceMatchroom BoxingThe IBF 140lb title picture was complicated last week when a vacant world title fight between Lindolfo Delgado and Arthur Biyarslanov was pulled from the Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli undercard.Delgado chose not to travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the fight was set to take place, due to safety concerns and logistical issues complicated by a series of drone attacks and missile strikes on the region.It remains unclear at this time whether the fight will be rescheduled. But certainly, the winner of Azim-Valenzuela will put themselves in a strong position to fight for the red and gold strap in the not-so-distant future.Azim (15-0) claimed the European super lightweight strap in 2023 and has slowly been building towards a world title shot ever since. The last time he stepped between the ropes in May, he blew away former world title challenger Steve Claggett inside three rounds.Two fights prior, he laid waste to a man who once held the IBF belt he hopes to get his hands on, Sergey Lipinets.“This is the biggest fight of my career,” said Azim.“I’ve put in the hard work to get to this position, and now it’s time to show everyone what I can do. “Valenzuela is a tough, experienced fighter, and I’m preparing for the very best version of him. Azim will put himself in line for a shot at the IBF super lightweight belt if he can get past ValenzuelaGETTY“I know what’s at stake, and I’m ready to deliver. My dream has always been to become world champion. “This is the final test standing between me and that opportunity, and I’m not going to let anything get in my way.”Who is Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela? Valenzuela (32-5-1) has lost two IBF world title eliminators previously against Subriel Matias and the aforementioned Delgado.He was broken down and stopped in the eighth round by Matias in March 2025, before he dropped a controversial split decision to Delgado last November. Valenzuela returned to winning ways in May by stopping Rogelio Laguna and is now in for a third crack at the big time.“This is a massive opportunity for me,” added Valenzuela. Francesca Hennessy, Frazer Clarke, and Hassan Azim all feature on the undercard“Adam Azim is a talented young fighter with a big future, but he has never faced anyone like me before.“I’ve shared the ring with some of the best fighters in the world, and that experience will make the difference on fight night. “I know what it takes to compete at this level, and I’m ready to show everyone what I can do. “I’m coming to London to win. Victory will be coming home to Mexico with me.”Who else is on the card? Four fights have been announced for the undercard so far.Francesca Hennessy (9-0) squares off against Johanna Wonyou (13-0) of France for the WBC interim bantamweight belt.Unbeaten Brits Elliot Whale (14-0) and Bobby Faulkner (12-0) meet at welterweight, while Adam’s brother Hassan Azim (10-0) takes on the United States’ Ruben Torres (8-0). Frazer Clarke is also set to feature, although his opponent is yet to be announced. Watch Boxing on DAZN*If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenueSign up to DAZN to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate from just £24.99/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.Alternatively, DAZN Standard is just £15.99/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.Click here to sign up.