Rising star Adam Azim is relishing the hardest check of his younger skilled profession but when he headlines a uncommon Sunday invoice in opposition to Rylan Charlton on November 27.
The 20-year-old boasts a blemish-free 6-0 file after 5 straight knockout wins having set his sights on making historical past as Britain’s youngest world champion.
Boxxer CEO and founder Ben Shalom beforehand underlined the problem find opponents for Azim such has been his emphatic early impression, whereas those who have dared to share a hoop with him have supplied little in reply to his blistering pace.
However in Charlton comes a recent, welcome, crucial problem amid his ascent, with the 30-year-old having completed runner-up on the Coventry Boxxer Collection earlier this yr and likewise impressed in a February 2021 defeat to highly-regarded welterweight Florian Marku.
“I am extraordinarily excited for this battle, I have been ready for this battle for ages,” Azim instructed Sky Sports activities. “All the things is timing, proper? Now November twenty seventh you will note the most effective of me.
“Rylan Charlton is a good fighter, however you guys will see the category and IQ I’ve on the twenty seventh on November.”
Provided the possibility to ship his opponent a message, Charlton joked it was “time for me to start out testing your chinny chin chin”, prompting a smile from Azim as he vowed to do his speaking within the ring.
“He can say no matter he needs,” stated Azim. “Everyone in boxing will get hit, you’ll be able to’t simply see from my six fights I’ve had whether or not I’ve a chin or not.
“You may see if I’ve a chin on the battle day, however let’s have a look at if he can hit me first.”
Charlton’s most harmful asset is available in his energy, although Azim believes his entrance foot method may play into his favour as he prepares to showcase extra of his arsenal.
Adam and Hassan Azim joined Fenners and Jimmy Bullard within the Soccer AM studio, as they mentioned how they received into boxing and the affect of Amir Khan.
“He can punch, I am fairly positive he loves these looping pictures over however with me I really like individuals who throw the correct or left hook as a result of I am genuinely a counter puncher,” Azim added.
“Lots of people have not seen that but as a result of all my fights have been coming ahead. You guys will see what sort of counter-puncher I’m on the battle day.
“I am fairly positive I do know what he’ll do. He cannot field me as a result of that is not his preventing means, his means is to come back ahead and put the stress on.
“Which I do not thoughts as a result of I like those who put stress on me as a result of I am a counter-puncher. “Individuals have seen me coming ahead, however I am truly higher after I’m going again.
“That is the time I can present my full bundle.”
Adam Azim confirmed off his soar rope expertise in entrance of Jimmy Bullard and Fenners within the Soccer AM studio.
It represents a step up in high quality for Azim having seen superior aggression, timing and rapid-fire arms overwhelm all put in entrance of him so far in his profession.
Coach Shane McGuigan has made no secret of his need to fast-track Azim in mild of his expertise, contributing to hovering expectations as some of the highly-touted younger fighters within the nation.
“I take advantage of that (hype) to spice up myself in coaching, staying motivated,” stated Azim. “I am on a journey to change into world champion and for me simply to remain devoted and keep on my craft.
“I do know for a reality no one trains more durable than me, lots of people do prepare exhausting however I am all the time speaking about boxing, all the time watching boxing.
“This hype, everyone speaking about me, it would not hassle me.”
Adam Azim takes on Rylan Charlton as he headlines for the primary time on a ‘Tremendous Sunday’ present stay on Sky Sports activities on November 27; Lerrone Richards vs Zak Chelli, Mikael Lawal’s British title battle with Deion Jumah, Hassan Azim and extra all on the Alexandra Palace invoice
