Fast-rising super lightweight star Adam Azim will face Ohara Davies on October 19 at The Copper Box Arena in London
Fight fans can look forward to an electric atmosphere as the British rivals Azim and Ohara go toe-to-toe in a highly-charged contest in the capital
Brits Adam Azim and Ohara Davies are set for an explosive super-lightweight clash on Saturday, October 19 at The Copper Box Arena in London, presented by BOXXER, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA.
The British rivals collide as part of a blockbuster night of action in East London that will see one of boxing’s brightest young stars Azim (11-0, 8 KOs) step up to face Hackney’s hard-punching ‘Two Tanks’ Davies (25-3, 18 KOs).
Having won and defended the European Title in record time, rising star Adam Azim puts his undefeated record on the line as he looks to continue his impressive career trajectory and prove he is ready for the biggest names in the division.
Ohara Davies, a former British and Commonwealth Champion, returns to the ring with a point to prove following an unsuccessful attempt at the WBA Interim Super Lightweight crown and the chance to get back into world title contention.
Both men started their boxing journeys at East London’s iconic Peacock Gym with Azim, a prodigious young talent, looking up to Davies who, 10 years his senior, was already building a fearsome reputation on the amateur circuit.
Adam Azim said: “I can’t wait to get back in the ring and back to what I do best. It was a great honour to win and defend the European Title but now I’m ready for my next challenge. I’ve known Ohara Davies for many years. I respect him and what he’s achieved in the sport but when we meet in the ring, he’s just another opponent and another step on my journey to the top. He’s a good fighter. I think our styles will make for an exciting fight but there’s only going to be one outcome. I’m ready to make a statement and show everybody that I’m ready for the biggest names in the division.”
Ohara Davies said: “I’m excited for this fight. I like Adam Azim. I’ve known him since he was very young and it’s amazing to see his success so far in boxing. I followed him in the amateurs, and I’ve always respected him. But he isn’t a kid anymore. He’s grown into a man with massive potential. And that’s why it’s a shame that I have to hand him his first defeat. No needle, no hate, I want us to go back to our families happy and healthy after the fight. But this is where it all changes for him. I’m sorry Adam. This is where it ends.”
BOXXER founder and CEO Ben Shalom said: “We’re delighted to confirm this blockbuster super lightweight showdown between Adam Azim and Ohara Davies. Adam Azim is undoubtedly one of the brightest young stars in world boxing. At just 22 years of age, he has already won and defended the European Title, and can now prove he’s ready for world level by taking on a very dangerous opponent in Ohara Davies. Ohara will have experience on his side, he has fought at a much higher level and possesses great knockout power. It’s going to be a big step up for Adam in just his twelfth fight but I’m sure it’s a fight that fans are going to enjoy and we look forward to an action-packed fight night on October 19th at The Copper Box Arena.”
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This event is presented in association with official partners HELL Energy and That Prize Guy.