After a long-brewing showdown with Harlem Eubank did not materialize, high tremendous light-weight prospect Adam Azim will meet Ohara Davies atop an October nineteenth Sky Sports activities/Peacock present at Copper Field Enviornment.
Azim (11-0, 8 KO) knocked out Franck Petitjean for the European title final November, then compelled an harm stoppage of Enock Poulsen in his inaugural protection. These wins arrange a mandated protection towards Dalton Smith, however Azim as an alternative elected to face Eubank, just for the battle to start and finish with their April face-off.
In steps “Two Tanks” Davies (25-3, 18 KO), combating fr the primary time since getting plunked in 1:53 by Previous Man Barroso in January. The loss snapped a seven-fight successful streak relationship again to a 2018 unanimous resolution defeat by the hands of Jack Catterall. He’s by far the biggest-name opponent of Azim’s profession, although the 22-year-old figures to be a heavy favourite.
“I can’t wait to get again within the ring and again to what I do greatest,” mentioned Azim. “It was an ideal honour to win and defend the European title however now I’m prepared for my subsequent problem. I’ve identified Ohara Davies for a few years. I respect him and what he’s achieved within the sport however once we meet within the ring, he’s simply one other opponent and one other step on my journey to the highest. He’s a very good fighter. I feel our types will make for an thrilling combat however there’s solely going to be one final result. I’m able to make an announcement and present everyone that I’m prepared for the largest names within the division.”
“I’m excited for this combat,” Davies mentioned. “I like Adam Azim. I’ve identified him since he was very younger and it’s superb to see his success to date in boxing. I adopted him within the amateurs, and I’ve at all times revered him. However he isn’t a child anymore. He’s grown into a person with huge potential. And that’s why it’s a disgrace that I’ve at hand him his first defeat. No needle, no hate, I need us to return to our households blissful and wholesome after the combat. However that is the place all of it modifications for him. I’m sorry Adam. That is the place it ends.”
