Adam Azim: Unstoppable Rise and the Difficulty of Finding Rivals
Adam Azim continues to prove his worth in boxing, but the search for opponents willing to face him becomes complicated as he rises in the rankings. The super lightweight (14-0, 11 KOs) pugilist delivered another dominant performance on Saturday, outclassing American Kurt Scoby on the Eubank Jr. vs. Benn undercard in London. Azim, 23 years old, showed no signs of inactivity after his last fight in February, exhibiting high-quality boxing. He controlled every minute of the fight, culminating in a stoppage victory in the twelfth round.
The domestic rivalry with Dalton Smith (18-0, 13 KOs) seems unlikely in the first half of 2026, given that Smith will face Subriel Matías on January 10th for the WBC title. Azim, who has hardly known defeat since turning professional in 2020, handled the pressure and provocations from Scoby well, demonstrating his composure in front of a large crowd at Tottenham Hotspur. The boxer expressed his desire to conquer world titles in 2026. “I want the world titles. That’s all I want.”“The only people who really want to fight him are former world champions who are in retirement.”
Shane McGuigan
