The European Boxing Union have confirmed Adam Azim vs Dalton Smith is being ordered for the European title. Adam Azim’s next Europe title defence was confirmed via their February newsletter earlier today.
Adam Azim retained his EBU Super Lightweight championship with victory over Enock Poulsen on the Buatsi vs Azeez undercard. Azim picked up the victory via KO in round 5 after Poulsen suffered a shoulder injury. It was Azim’s first championship defence after he captured the belt against Franck Petitjean in November 2023.
Adam Azim vs Dalton Smith will take place after Smith’s upcoming contest against Jose Zepeda. Smith vs Zepeda is being held in Sheffield on 23 March 2024, headlining Matchroom Boxing’s card on DAZN. If Dalton Smith is able to defeat Zepeda, it clears the way for a potential Azim vs Smith bout in the summer.
Dalton Smith’s promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed his interest in making Azim vs Smith. Hearn teased holding the bout at Hillsborough in Sheffield, the football team supported by Smith. Both Hearn and Smith have spoken of having a bout at Hillsborough and this represents the best opportunity of his career to do so.
If a deal cannot be reached between Boxxer (Adam Azim) and Matchroom Boxing (Dalton Smith), then purse bids will be arranged.
Both fighters are undefeated British Super Lightweights. Azim holds a record of 11-0 (8 KO’s) whereas Dalton Smith is more seasoned at 15-0 (11 KO’s). Who do you think wins between Adam Azim and Dalton Smith?
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