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

Isaac Chamberlain has withdrawn from his upcoming bout with Vidal Reilly due to injury.

London cruiserweight champions Riley and Chamberlain developed a heated rivalry that led to a long-awaited bout on February 1.

But an injury to Chamberlain during training kept the Brixton boxer out of competition.

The February 1 bill will go ahead live at OVO Wembley Arena Sky Sportsunder the title of Adam Azim’s conflict with Sergei Lipinets.

Azeem is stepping up to the world level as he aims to prove that he is ready to take on the best in the division. His last fight was an emphatic win over O’Hara Davis in October at Copper Box Arena.

The unbeaten 22-year-old looked at his best as he controlled the bout and dominated Davies from the opening bell, ending the fight in stunning style over the eight rounds.

But Lipinets is a former super-lightweight world champion. The Kazakhstan-born fighter captured the IBF belt with a unanimous decision victory 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.

Reilly would have cornered Chamberlain in the main support contest on the bill. But that match is now on hold.

Al-Muruj Ben Shalom said: “Unfortunately Isaac suffered an injury in training camp and will not be able to box on February 1st.

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

Any fan who would like a refund should contact their point of purchase.

Remaining tickets are still available through BOXXER.com.

Watch the Azim vs Lipinets match live Sky Sports On February 1st.