After a long-brewing showdown with Harlem Eubank didn’t 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 damage stoppage of Enock Poulsen in his inaugural protection. These wins arrange a mandated protection towards Dalton Smith, however Azim as a substitute 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 courting 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 amazing 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 after we meet within the ring, he’s simply one other opponent and one other step on my journey to the highest. He’s fighter. I believe our kinds will make for an thrilling struggle 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 most important names within the division.”
“I’m excited for this struggle,” Davies mentioned. “I like Adam Azim. I’ve identified him since he was very younger and it’s wonderful to see his success thus far 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 large potential. And that’s why it’s a disgrace that I’ve handy him his first defeat. No needle, no hate, I would like us to return to our households blissful and wholesome after the struggle. However that is the place all of it modifications for him. I’m sorry Adam. That is the place it ends.”