Adam Azim says his super-lightweight bout with Ohara Davies on Saturday, stay on Sky Sports activities, is his “toughest test” to date, however one he’s itching to get within the ring for.
The 22-year-old holds an undefeated document of 11-0 in his profession up to now, choosing up eight wins by knockout, whereas additionally profitable and defending the European title in document time.
In Davies, Azim faces a fighter a decade his senior and a former British and Commonwealth champion who holds a professional document of 25-3, with 18 victories by the use of knockout.
Following Friday’s weigh-in – the place Azim got here in at 10st, and Davies 9st 13lbs – and the pair’s head-to-head, Azim informed Sky Sports activities: “In fact [it will be my toughest test], 100 per cent. I’ve at all times stated it.
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Azim’s coach Shane McGuigan provides his ideas on his fighter’s conflict with Davies
Azim says his conflict vs Davies would be the ‘hardest check’ of his profession to date
“Each battle is a tricky check, so let’s go and let’s do that.
“I am actually switched on for this battle. I’ve nonetheless get my Nokia cellphone on me! That is how centered I’m proper now.
“I really feel actually good, really feel regular. I made the load simple.
“It’s going to be a great fight and I’ve really had an amazing camp. I’m feeling good, feeling positive, and I’m just itching to get into the ring.”
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Relive Azim’s spectacular 12 months, which noticed the rising star choose up three wins as he grew to become the European champion
Azim is hoping to turn into world champion within the 140lb division within the coming years, however first wants to beat Davies, who’s aiming to cease his opponent’s profession momentum.
“It’s going to be a very good fight. What more can I say?” Davies informed Sky Sports activities.
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An offended Davies believes Azim’s staff have made a ‘dumb’ determination in deciding on nim as his opponent, stating Azim will acquire nothing if he’s victorious
“I’ve worked hard, Adam’s worked hard, we’ve had a good camp and it’s been a good build-up. We’re both ready to go.
“I’ve loved it partly. I’ve loved it lots. It is good to be again on Sky Sports activities – I have never been on Sky for 4 years now!
“I’m back and I’ve always enjoyed these fights on Sky.”
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Davies is the subsequent opponent for rising star Azim and has a popularity for hitting very onerous
On the undercard, British duo Dan Azeez and Lewis Edmondson got here in at 12st 6lb and 12st 6lb 5oz respectively, whereas one other Brit in Anthony Yarde weighed 12st 11lb up towards Latvian opponent Ralfs Vilcans’ 12st 9lb 5oz
Dalton Smith: Azim will probably be too sharp, however Davies shouldn’t be washed up | My battle vs Azim will occur
Azim beforehand stated he believes he can show himself a world-level operator towards Davies and is eyeing up high-profile clashes with Harlem Eubank and Dalton Smith for 2025.
Chatting with Sky Sports activities, Smith stated: “I think it’s [Smith vs Azim] always going to happen. It’s in high demand. Obviously I asked for it this year. I’m ready for it. I’ve been ready for whenever. But it takes two to tango.
“When a battle’s in excessive demand, it is sensible. We might get it on an enormous occasion.
“The fight’s definitely going to happen.”
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Dalton Smith says a possible battle with Azim is ‘heating up properly’ and will probably be sufficiently big to prime a significant invoice sooner or later
On his prediction for Azim vs Davies, Smith added: “Any fight’s dangerous. Of course it was good match-making.
“Adam wanted an opponent like that, from pulling out of my battle [for the European title], to then by no means making the Harlem Eubank battle, he could not have put a no-name within the combine. He was at all times going to want to get that larger identify for his subsequent battle.
“I still think it’s a great fight. I don’t think Ohara Davies is a washed-up fighter at all. He’ll still be dangerous in there. I just think Adam will be way too sharp and I could possibly see Adam getting him out of there within five rounds.
“In fact it’s a harmful battle. Ohara can punch as nicely.”
Adam Azim will fight Ohara Davies at the Copper Box Arena in London on October 19, live on Sky Sports. Stream boxing and extra with NOW
