British boxer Adam Azim experienced a historic night in the ring by defeating Ohara Davies, a contender for the super-lightweight world title, in an exciting match. The fight took place in London and concluded in the eighth round when Azim delivered an impressive knockout to Davies. This bout was not only crucial for Azim but also represented a significant milestone in the careers of both boxers and in the super-lightweight division.
After the fight, super-lightweight boxer Ohara Davies was interviewed by Louis Hart, a member of Boxing Social. During the conversation, Davies reflected on his defeat to Azim and the quality of his opponent. “I feel normal. I tried my best; I did my best. I was fit; I gave everything I had, and I came up short,” Davies expressed. The boxer admitted that Azim was very sharp and strong during the fight.
“As long as it was exciting and entertaining, I’m happy.” “He was very sharp, very strong, and he’s got a good coach in his corner, Shane.” “They knew what they were doing. I caught him a few times, and I thought I was going to wear him down, but he was too sharp and fast.”
Louis, the interviewer, asked Davies if there were any surprises during the fight. Ohara replied that he was not surprised by Azim’s performance, who showed excellent physical condition and skills. Davies also highlighted Azim’s quality, labeling him as “the sharpest, the fastest, and the most dangerous” he has faced.
“Not by surprise. I knew that he was fit and sharp. The question was how long could he keep that fitness and sharpness up for? He hadn’t fought anyone yet in his boxing career, so the first one was me.”
“I thought, listen, we’re going to see what he’s got and if he can carry the same sharpness and power as the rounds go on. So I wasn’t surprised, but I wanted to check. If there were any times he started to slow down, I would have taken advantage of it, but he didn’t,” Davies said.
When asked about his future in boxing, Ohara Davies shared his decision to retire from the sport. He stated that it is important to know when it’s time to leave boxing.
“I said to my brother, even before the fight, I told them, ‘Win or lose, I’m not in the game anymore.’ I’ve been saying it in my interviews; you guys have seen it. I decided a couple of weeks ago that I don’t like the game anymore. I told myself I’m going to give this fight my all—110%. Whatever happens, happens. If I win, I’m not going to go on. If I lose, I’m not going to go on. You’ve got to know when your time’s done. I’m 32 years of age; I’ve been in this game a very long time.”
“You have to know when your time’s up. You’ve got all your faculties intact; you haven’t lost too many brain cells; your speech isn’t slow. Enjoy your boxing career, but know when it’s time for the young ones to come in,” Davies said.
Similarly, Adam Azim celebrated his victory with humility alongside Davies. Speaking with Sky Sports, Azim thanked Davies and expressed his respect for him. “You know, regardless of the performance, I’ve got so much love for him. You know he’s retiring now. I’ve got so much love for him, and you know what? I had a great performance, but I just decided to fight my friend as well. But you know, happy retirement to Ohara Davies, legendary school,” Azim expressed.
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