The British Boxing Board of Control released their Circulars earlier today confirming upcoming bouts in the UK. Adam Azim has been named as mandatory challenger for Dalton Smith’s British title in addition to Dalton Smith being mandatory for Adam Azim’s championship. Dalton Smith vs Adam Azim looks set for the Summer.
Dalton Smith was named as mandatory challenger for Adam Azim’s EBU European Lightweight championship earlier this month. Purse bids have already been arranged, but now the British Lightweight title has been added to the mix.
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.
Dalton Smith was last in action back in July where he scored a KO victory over Sam Maxwell. Smith emerged victorious but suffered a double cut that ruled him out for the rest of the year. He will return to action in March when he faces Jose Zepeda at Sheffield Arena. Any Smith vs Azim bout will take place later, most likely in the Summer.
If a bout is agreed, it is unknown who will broadcast the event. Azim is promoted by Boxxer who air exclusively on Sky Sports in the UK, whereas Dalton Smith is signed to Matchroom Boxing who have a deal with DAZN.
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 Dalton Smith and Adam Azim?
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