British boxer Adam Azim is confident that his upcoming fight against Ohara Davies will be key in proving he’s a world-class boxer. While preparing for this significant challenge, Azim is also setting his sights on high-profile matchups in 2025, including potential fights against Harlem Eubank and Dalton Smith.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Azim expressed his interest in these future bouts, though he acknowledges that they are more likely to happen next year. “Those two fights might happen next year, Harlem and Dalton,” the young boxer said. He emphasized the importance of securing the fight against Davies first before thinking about other opponents. “There are two big names I want to fight next year, but I’ve got to get this fight done, which is Ohara Davies,” Azim added.
The fight between Azim and Davies is set for this Saturday at the Copper Box Arena in East London. Given Davies’ punching power, Azim considers him a more dangerous opponent than Eubank, whom he also hopes to face in the future. “It’s a more dangerous fight, but I know not to try and get hit in there. My aim is to hit and not get hit,” explained Azim.
Adam Azim’s rivalry with Dalton Smith has a long history.
He was scheduled to fight Harlem Eubank earlier this year, but an incident delayed the bout. The fight was planned for June 15, but Azim suffered an injury while running, which forced the match to be postponed. His trainer, Shane McGuigan, explained that the “freak accident” occurred when Adam Azim twisted his ankle after stepping in a pothole.
Due to this delay, Eubank sought other opponents. However, both Azim and McGuigan believe that the fight could still happen in the future. “I don’t think we’re going to fight each other this year, doesn’t look like it. He’s got a fight coming up. He might want to fight again by the end of the year, but it looks like it’s going to happen next year,” Azim said.
Davies, for his part, presents himself as a dangerous rival with experience in world title fights. Although Davies has suffered past defeats at the hands of Josh Taylor, Jack Catterall, and Ismael Barroso, his power remains a serious threat to Azim. “It’s a step up. It’s a bigger fight, I believe, and with bigger fights, there’s greater risk, but there’s also greater reward if you come out and look spectacular,” McGuigan remarked.
Adam Azim, on the other hand, is fully focused on this bout. He is determined to show that he’s ready to face the best in the world. “I’ve matured as a fighter. I’ve improved a lot. My game—I’ve got reflexes, fast hands, but I also bring other things in, like my inside fighting as well,” Azim stated.
By securing a victory over Ohara Davies, Adam Azim believes he can position himself as a strong world title contender. His goal is for that opportunity to come sometime in 2025. In the meantime, Azim remains focused on his upcoming fight, knowing that a decisive win will bring him closer to his ultimate goal. “My eye is just fully focused on Ohara Davies,” Azim concluded.
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