Adam Azim says his super-flyweight fight against O’Hara Davis on Saturday is still on Sky Sportsis his “toughest test” yet, but one he’s eager to get in the ring for.
The 22-year-old has an undefeated record of 11-0 in his career to date, with eight wins by knockout, while winning and defending his European title in record time.
In Davis, Azim faces a fighter a decade his senior and a former British and Commonwealth champion who has a professional record of 25-3 with 18 wins by knockout.
After Friday’s weigh-in, where Azeem came in 10th and Davies 9th at 13 pounds, and the pair went head-to-head, Azeem said: Sky Sports. “Of course (it will be my toughest test), 100 percent. I’ve always said that.
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Azim’s trainer Shane McGuigan gives his thoughts on his fighter’s clash with Davies
Azim says his clash against Davies will be the “toughest test” of his career so far
“Every fight is a tough test, so let’s go and do this.
“I’m really turned on for this fight. I still have my Nokia phone on me. That’s how focused I am right now.
“I feel really good, I feel normal. I made weight easy.
“It’s going to be a great fight and I’ve had a really great camp. I feel good, I feel positive and I’m just itching to get in the ring.”
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Take a look back at Azim’s impressive year, when the rising star took three victories to become European champion
Azim is hoping to become a world champion in the 140lb division in the coming years, but first he needs to defeat Davies, who aims to stop his opponent’s career momentum.
“It’s going to be a very good fight, what else can I say?” Davis said Sky Sports.
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An angry Davies believes Azim’s team made a “stupid” decision to choose Nim as his opponent, pointing out that Azim will gain nothing if he wins.
“I’ve been working hard, Adam’s been working hard, we’ve had a good camp and it’s been a good build-up. We’re both ready to go.
“I’ve enjoyed it in part. I liked it a lot. It’s good to be back on Sky Sports, I haven’t been on Sky for four years now.
“I’m back and I’ve always enjoyed these fights on Sky.”
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Davies is rising star Azim’s next opponent and has a reputation for hitting hard
British duo Dan Aziz and Lewis Edmondson came in at 12st 6lb and 12st 6lb 5oz respectively, while another Brit, Anthony Yardum, weighed in at 12st 11lb to Latvian competitor Ralfs Vilkans’ 12st 9lb 5oz. :
Dalton Smith. Azim will be extremely sharp, but Davies is not washed up My fight against Azim will happen
Azim has previously said he believes he can prove himself against world-class operator Davies and is eyeing high-profile clashes with Harlem Eubank and Dalton Smith in 2025.
Speaking Sky Sports“I think it (Smith vs Azim) is always going to happen. It is in high demand. Obviously I asked for it this year. I’m ready for it. I was ready at any time. But it takes two. tango
“When the fight is in high demand, it makes sense. We can get it at a big event.
“There will definitely be a fight.”
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Dalton Smith says a potential fight with Azim is “heating up nicely” and would be big enough to round out the main bill in the future.
Commenting on Azim-Davies’ prediction, Smith added: “Any fight is dangerous. It sure was a good match.
“Adam needed that kind of opponent, from me pulling out (for the European title) to not having the Harlem Eubank fight, he couldn’t put an anonymous name on it. He always needed. to get the bigger name for his next fight.
“I still think it’s a great fight. I don’t think Ohara Davis is a washed up fighter at all. He will still be dangerous there. I just think Adam is going to be extremely sharp and I can see Adam getting caught. get him out of there within five rounds.
“Of course it’s a dangerous fight, Ohara can also punch.”
Adam Azim will fight O’Hara Davies live on October 19 at the Copper Box Arena in London. Sky Sports. Boxing Stream and more with NOW!
