Adam Azim is on target to face Harlem Eubank subsequent as the 2 fighters goal to finalise a deal.
Promoter Ben Shalom informed Sky Sports activities: “I imagine that struggle occurs subsequent. It is a huge struggle.
“It is a robust struggle and lots of people will increase their eyebrows.
“We don’t really know how good Harlem is but what we do know is how well he’s come on, that he can really punch and he’s 30 years old, a lot more experienced. It’s a tough fight for both of them.”
Talking on social media on Monday evening, Azim revealed he has already signed a deal to struggle Eubank however that the date and venue are but to be confirmed.
Eubank is managed by his uncle Chris Eubank Sr and Azim additionally has a boxing legend in his workforce in Barry McGuigan.
“Weighing it up, we feel like the Eubank name and the story between McGuigan and [Eubank] Senior is just too big a story and a massive breakout fight,” Shalom, talking on the implausible Easter Sunday bout between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clark, mentioned.
“Also for Harlem, he’s 30 years old, 19-0, this is his time as well. As much as this is perfect for Adam, I feel it’s perfect for Harlem as well.
“It is simply one other implausible struggle if we are able to get it 60 per cent, 70 per cent pretty much as good as this one [Wardley vs Clarke], we have one other huge struggle as effectively.
He added: “Taking on a Eubank with everything that comes with it, when you’re looking at Adam you want him to become a superstar, I think this is the fight that can propel him to that, if he can make a statement.”
‘We’re Eubank, we’re not right here to play’
Barry McGuigan and Chris Eubank St joined Azim and Harlem Eubank when the 2 fighters confronted one another on Sunday evening, dealing with off within the ring on the O2 Area.
“Adam Azim is a special talent,” McGuigan, whose son Shane manages and trains Azim, mentioned. “[We’ve got] great respect for Harlem Eubank and his uncle Chris.
“It is a terrific legacy, however Adam Azim is a sensational expertise and I imagine he’ll beat Harlem comprehensively.”
Azim’s fifth-round win over Enock Poulsen to retain the European title in February, after his opponent suffered a shoulder harm, took him to 11-0 (8) since turning skilled.
Eubank, in the meantime, moved to 19-0 (8) on the again of an Eleventh-round stoppage of Timo Schwarzkopf final November.
Eubank’s uncle is in little doubt he’ll present simply why the 30-year-old has racked up such a formidable file if a showdown with Azim may be finalised.
“Harlem is going to take that front seat,” Eubank Sr mentioned. “He is fighting with his heart, as you will see.
“His model is like that of Sugar Ray Leonard’s and his fortitude is that of mine.
“We’re Eubank, we’re not here to play.”
‘It is going to be an Azim takeover’ | Eubank: I do know he would not need it
Adam Azim is relishing a conflict with Harlem Eubank in what could be the hardest struggle of his profession to this point.
Azim has already crushed two undefeated fighters in Santos Reyes, who was 12-0, and the 14-0 Enock Poulsen, and is set to point out his potential opponent’s well-known surname counts for nothing.
“This is what I wanted,” Azim mentioned. “He might be Eubank, but I’m Azim, so it’s going to be an Azim takeover.”
Eubank, nevertheless, dismissed the 22-year-old’s claims and insisted there is no such thing as a means Azim really needs to check himself in opposition to him.
“I don’t believe he wants it,” Eubank mentioned. “His team organise everything for him, his team are clearly excited, but I know he doesn’t want it.”