Adam Azim fights Ohara Davies live on Sky Sports at the Copper Box Arena in London on October 19 | Boxing News

Adam Azim will fight Ohara Davies on October 19th at the Copper Box Arena in London, live on Sky Sports.

After winning and defending the European title in record time, Azim puts his undefeated record (11-0, 8 KOs) on the line against Davies (25-3, 18 KOs) as he looks to continue his impressive career and prove he is ready to face the biggest names in the division.

Davies, a former British and Commonwealth champion, returns to the ring looking to prove something after his unsuccessful attempt to capture the interim WBA super-lightweight crown and take a chance to get back into world title contention.

“I can't wait to get back in the ring and do what I do best,” said Azim. “It was a great honour to win and defend the European title, but now I'm ready for my next challenge.”

“I have known Ohara Davies for many years. I respect him and his sporting achievements, but when we meet in the ring, he is just another opponent and another step on my way to the top.

“He's a good fighter. I think our styles will make for an exciting fight, but there will only be one result. I'm ready to make a statement and show everyone that I'm ready for the biggest names in the division.”

Azim has fought eleven professional fights and won eight of them by knockout, but is already European super lightweight champion.

The 22-year-old hopes to become world champion in the 140-pound class in the coming years, but to do so he must first defeat Davies, who is ten years older and wants to stop his opponent's career momentum.

“I'm looking forward to this fight. I like Adam Azim. I've known him since he was very young and it's amazing to see his success in boxing so far,” said Davies.

“I followed him in the amateurs and always respected him. But he is no longer a child. He has grown into a man with enormous 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 return to our families happy and healthy after the fight. But this is where everything changes for him. I'm sorry, Adam. This is where it ends.”

BOXXER promoter and founder Ben Shalom added: “We are delighted to confirm this exciting super lightweight showdown between Adam Azim and Ohara Davies. Adam Azim is undoubtedly one of the biggest up-and-coming stars in world boxing.

“At just 22 years of age, he has already won and defended the European title and can now prove that he is ready for the World Championship by facing a very dangerous opponent in Ohara Davies.

“Ohara will have experience on his side, he has fought at a much higher level and has incredible knockout power. It will be a big step up for Adam in only his 12th fight, but I'm sure it's a fight the fans will enjoy and we look forward to an action-packed fight night on October 19th at the Copper Box Arena.”

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