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title: "Azeez shrugs off hype after Southern area title win"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Chandler Waller"
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published: "2019-07-23T12:27:58Z"
modified: "2019-07-23T12:28:26Z"
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# Azeez shrugs off hype after Southern area title win

The new Southern Area light-heavyweight king Dan Azeez is treating Saturday’s sensational victory as just another step to stardom.

South London’s undefeated Azeez (9-0, 6 KOs) blasted Charlie Duffield aside within six rounds at The O2 – live on Sky Sports Box Office; winning himself huge attention and thousands of new fans.

With many now tipping the 29-year-old for the top, Azeez is refusing to get caught up in his own hype.

Azeez said: *“After Saturday night, I’ve had so many messages, congratulations and loads of new supporters, which I’m very grateful for.*

*“I’m pleased I won but I’m a very grounded person. I try not to get too caught up in the moment and keep taking things in my stride.*

*“My performance was okay. I’ve still got a lot to work on but we got the job done regardless. To be honest, I didn’t really get out of second gear in there.*

*“I expected Charlie to be more aggressive but I believe he had respect for me so he was more cautious than I’ve seen him in his previous fights and in sparring.*

*“In terms of what’s next for me, I leave all that to my management team MTK Global. I stay dedicated and keep learning while they seek out the next target for me.”*

*Source: MTK Global \[Press Release\]*