Adam Azim will struggle Ohara Davies on the Copper Field Area in London on October 19, reside on Sky Sports activities.
Having received and defended the European title in report time, Azim places his undefeated report (11-0, 8 KOs) on the road towards Davies (25-3, 18 KOs) as he seems to proceed his spectacular profession trajectory and show he’s prepared for the largest names within the division.
Davies, a former British and Commonwealth champion, returns to the ring with some extent to show following an unsuccessful try on the WBA Interim super-lightweight crown and the possibility to get again into world title competition.
“I can’t wait to get back in the ring and back to what I do best,” mentioned Azim. “It was a great honour to win and defend the European title but now I’m ready for my next challenge.
“I’ve recognized Ohara Davies for a few years. I respect him and what he is achieved within the sport however after we meet within the ring, he is simply one other opponent and one other step on my journey to the highest.
“He’s a good fighter. I think our styles will make for an exciting fight but there’s only going to be one outcome. I’m ready to make a statement and show everybody that I’m ready for the biggest names in the division.”
Azim had had 11 skilled fights and received eight of them by knockout however he’s already the European super-lightweight champion.
The 22-year-old is hoping to turn out to be world champion within the 140lb within the coming years, however first wants to beat Davies, who’s 10 years older and hoping to cease his opponent’s profession momentum.
“I’m excited for this fight. I like Adam Azim. I’ve known him since he was very young and it’s amazing to see his success so far in boxing,” mentioned Davies.
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Ohara Davies is the subsequent opponent for rising star Adam Azim and has a repute for hitting very onerous.
“I followed him in the amateurs, and I’ve always respected him. But he isn’t a kid anymore. He’s grown into a man with massive potential. And that’s why it’s a shame that I have to hand him his first defeat.
“No needle, no hate, I would like us to return to our households completely satisfied and wholesome after the struggle. However that is the place all of it modifications for him. I am sorry Adam. That is the place it ends.”
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Adam Azim retained his European title after Enock Poulsen collapsed in ache following a dislocated shoulder within the fifth spherical
BOXXER promoter and founder Ben Shalom added: “We’re delighted to confirm this exciting super lightweight showdown between Adam Azim and Ohara Davies. Adam Azim is undoubtedly one of the brightest young stars in world boxing.
“At simply 22 years of age, he has already received and defended the European Title, and might now show he is prepared for world stage by taking up a really harmful opponent in Ohara Davies.
“Ohara will have experience on his side, he has fought at a much higher level and possesses incredible knockout power. It’s going to be a big step up for Adam in just his 12th fight but I’m sure it’s a fight that fans are going to enjoy and we look forward to an action-packed fight night on October 19th at The Copper Box Arena.”
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