Isaac Chamberlain out of Viddal Riley fight on February 1 after sustaining training injury in build-up to bout | Boxing News

Isaac Chamberlain has withdrawn from his upcoming bout with Viddal Riley due to injury.

London cruiserweights Riley and Chamberlain have developed a simmering rivalry that led them to a much-anticipated fight on February 1.

But an injury sustained by Chamberlain in training has ruled the Brixton boxer out of the contest.

The February 1 bill at the OVO Wembley Arena goes ahead, live on Sky Sports, headlined by Adam Azim’s clash with Sergey Lipinets.

Azim is stepping up to world level as he aims to prove he is ready to take on the best in the division. His last fight was an emphatic stoppage win over Ohara Davies in October at the Copper Box Arena.

The undefeated 22-year-old looked at his best as he dictated the action and dominated Davies from the opening bell, ending the fight in spectacular style in the eight rounds.

But Lipinets is a former IBF super-lightweight world champion. The Kazakhstan-born fighter captured the IBF belt with a unanimous points win over Akihiro Kondo in 2017.

The 35-year-old has since established himself as one of the top contenders across the super-lightweight and welterweight divisions with victories over former world champions Lamont Peterson and Omar Figueroa Jr.

Riley would have boxed Chamberlain in the chief support contest on the bill. But that bout is now on hold.

Promoter Ben Shalom said: “Unfortunately Isaac has suffered an injury in training camp and is unable to box on February 1.

“The fight between Viddal and Isaac has been a long time coming. We were excited to finally see them in the ring and are disappointed that won’t be happening next week as planned. We wish Isaac a speedy recovery. News on what’s next for Viddal will follow soon.”

Any fans wishing to receive a refund should contact their point of purchase.

Remaining tickets are still available via BOXXER.com.

Watch Azim vs Lipinets live on Sky Sports on February 1.