Adam Azim able to restart KO run in opposition to European champion: ‘Franck Petitjean’s in for a world of bother’ | Boxing Information

Adam Azim is seeking to return to common habits – ending fights early.

With two resolution victories in 2023, Azim is seeking to restart his run of knockout wins as soon as extra, this time at European championship stage as he takes on Franck Petitjean on November 18, dwell on Sky Sports activities.

Assured he can get an inside-the-distance end subsequent week, Azim is optimistic too that his final efficiency, a factors victory over powerful, seasoned Aram Faniian, could have left him well-equipped to make sure victory no matter occurs in opposition to Petitjean.

“I’ll be taking it to him,” Azim informed Sky Sports activities. “I am prepared for this struggle and longing for the knockout.”

The Faniian struggle was Azim’s second 10 rounder of 2023. He started the 12 months going the gap with Santos Reyes to document one other stable victory.

“I’ve confirmed lots. I’ve confirmed that I can field, confirmed that I can go the total rounds, and that I can get hit and take a shot as effectively. Them two fights I’ve had this 12 months are invaluable rounds. I’ll be taught extra [from them] than knocking folks out,” he mentioned.

He wanted to used his persistence in opposition to Faniian. “I may have gotten the knockout early however it’s about timing and getting it proper,” he mentioned.

Combating for the illustrious European title in Wolverhampton on November 18 is coming at an early stage in Azim’s skilled profession. He has solely had 9 professional bouts to this point.

The undefeated super-lightweight recognises the chance it presents and the problem of making an attempt to dethrone the reigning champion.

“It has been an ideal 12 months for me, now I am combating for the European title which is an enormous factor and I am wanting to seize that belt with each fingers,” Azim mentioned.

“It is the gateway to the world title, it is a huge title that folks recognise.”

“He [Petitjean] is an efficient fighter, skilled fighter and he is executed effectively for himself,” he continued. “However when he feels my pace and energy, he isn’t going to be coming ahead like what he was doing earlier than.”

“I will be the quickest [Briton] to win the European title, I feel Spencer Oliver had 11 fights [when he won it].”

The 21-year-old will not underestimate his opponent, though he believes Petitjean will make a mistake in how he chooses to method their struggle.

“He will be committing rather a lot however when he comes ahead and tries getting inside, that is the unsuitable techniques. I can struggle inside as effectively however he hasn’t seen that. I am even higher with southpaws,” Azim mentioned.

“So he is in a world of bother.”

Centered on victory, Azim goes so far as predicting how he’ll knock out the champion.

“It is both going to be the backhand, the proper or left hook and even the uppercut as a result of I’ve knocked numerous southpaws out with the uppercut,” he mentioned.

Turning into European champion would place Azim on each super-lightweight’s radar. It signifies fast development and can be a step in the direction of the place he really needs to be. He’s aiming to beat Petitjean after which defend the championship earlier than transferring to world stage.

“You’ve got bought the likes of Jack Catterall, Harlem Eubank, Dalton Smith, these fights down the road can be nice,” he mentioned. “We’re all making an attempt to get that No 1 spot, however who will get there first?”

For the second although, considered one of Britain’s most enjoyable prospects is headed in the proper route.

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