Boxer promoter Ben Shalom says everyone hopes a fight between Adam Azim and Dalton Smith will happen someday. Azim is expected to face undefeated Harlem Eubank as he continues to develop in the early stages of his professional career. Adam Azim vs. Dalton Smith could be an “absolute monster” fight, but Harlem Eubank is the “right” next choice for the 21-year-old rising star, says boxer’s promoter Ben Shalom speaks. With the title on the line, Smith was the favorite to be his next opponent, but Azim will first take on Eubank as he prepares to face his Sheffield rival. Azim and Eubank faced off in the ring ahead of the epic battle for the British heavyweight title between Fraser Clarke and Fabio Wardley at the O2 on Sunday. The two sides had held “preliminary talks” ahead of a possible meeting. Fans have made no secret of their desire to see Azim and Smith clash in a battle between two of Britain’s greatest talents, but Shalom believes Eubank is best suited for the assassin at this point in his development.
“As a supporter of Adam Azim, and as someone who stands in the mirror and needs to know that he did his best for someone, when I weigh my options, I have to weigh my options,” Shalom said. Told by Toe2Toe. Podcast.
“I think the name Harlem Eubank and his game was the right decision at this early stage of his career.” Dalton Smith is a phenomenal fighter.
“True boxing fans understand why Adam vs. Dalton is so delicious. We all want it to be that way.” “But maybe because of his profile, the same reason why Dalton Smith would want to fight Adam may be the same reason why we look at Harlem and think it’s the right fight for Adam. .” “The fight is going to happen and it’s inevitable. It’s our job to make sure the time is right for Adam Azim.” The talented 27-year-old Smith recently won the vacant WBC silver light welterweight title with a fifth-round KO of Jose Zepeda, extending his perfect professional record to 16-0. Ta. Following a five-round stoppage victory over Enoch Poulsen, Azim is now 11-0 as a pro and is defending the European light welterweight title he won against Franck Petitjean. Azim will relinquish his European belt before the Eubank fight. “It’s managed by Mr. and Mrs. McGuigan, and they’re very experienced,” Shalom said. “At the end of the day, this is a scenario where I hope we can look back and say, ‘We did what was best for our fighter, but we still got the fight,’ like a Frazer Clarke situation.” It’s one of those things. And it happens, and it’s the best thing that can happen.” Both of them. “Dalton is an incredible fighter, but who did he fight in his 11th pro fight at 21 years old?”
“What the fans think is important to us.
“In the Frazer Clarke situation, I took more criticism than I expected, but he’s just boxing in front of 700,000 people. did.”
“In his 12th professional fight, and in all other circumstances, it must be credited to him (Azim) for conquering Harlem so quickly. A man who has never lost and is liked by many. is.”
“I think Adam Azim and Dalton Smith are going to be absolute monsters in the future.”
For now, the match against Eubank is another valuable test for Azim’s career. He came into this fight with a record of 19-0 (8 KOs) after defeating Timo Schwarzkopf in overtime in his last fight. “To me, this is the right fight for Adam,” Shalom explained. “I saw the Fraser Clarke fight, and sometimes it takes a little while to get as big as possible depending on the fight.” “There aren’t a lot of rivalries in this sport, especially domestic rivalries, where you have a chance to fill stadiums and do what you dream of at the box office.”
“I mentioned Adam’s age because if you want to fight Adam, you need to make him as young as possible. There may also be anticipation for the showdown between Azim and Smith, one of the most anticipated matches in British boxing. “I understand that, but when you think about it in terms of his development and his career and his entry into the mainstream, when you look at Ben Whittaker’s position, he’s five or six years older than Adam, and Adam has a lot to offer in that fight.
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“I think it’s necessary for the casual fan,” Shalom continued.
“When this opportunity came up, Chris Eubank Sr. was there, and the McGuigans and I talked about it, there was a 30-year-old guy who was 19-0, and I wanted that moment, too. Just as important,” said Adam Azim.
“He has worked so hard, performed so well and made such a name for himself that he has had to stand in the shadow of Chris Eubank Jr. for most of his career.” “This is a crossroads for both parties, but I think it’s the right fight.”
