Adam Azim vs. Santos Reyes | Sky Sports - 11 February 2023

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[margaret thatcher]

ya know?

[handsofstone]

Is Azeez still fighting for the European on the card?

[maverick23]

Is Azeez still fighting for the European on the card?

They never officially announced he was and he isn’t down for it.

[handsofstone]

Is Azeez still fighting for the European on the card?

They never officially announced he was and he isn’t down for it.

Yeh just had a look myself

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[KiwiRider]

This looks alright.
Not much else on at the moment.

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I thought they'd put this on Showcase.

[maverick23]

I thought they'd put this on Showcase.

They would need someone making a business case for it internally.

Previously I’d imagine it would be Adam Smith pitching in for it. However when they can get more viewers with a general interest program and there isn’t someone making a business case internally (growing the sport and future eyeballs etc.) it’s unlikely they’d go for the boxing.

[Ruthless-RKO]

I thought they'd put this on Showcase.

They would need someone making a business case for it internally.

Previously I’d imagine it would be Adam Smith pitching in for it. However when they can get more viewers with a general interest program and there isn’t someone making a business case internally (growing the sport and future eyeballs etc.) it’s unlikely they’d go for the boxing.

They're building Azim up to be a future face of Sky.

It's the time to show us free sub cards

[maverick23]

I thought they'd put this on Showcase.

They would need someone making a business case for it internally.

Previously I’d imagine it would be Adam Smith pitching in for it. However when they can get more viewers with a general interest program and there isn’t someone making a business case internally (growing the sport and future eyeballs etc.) it’s unlikely they’d go for the boxing.

They're building Azim up to be a future face of Sky.

It's the time to show us free sub cards

Yeah - Boxxer are and Adam Smith seemingly was too.

I’d be surprised if the scheduler has even heard of Adam Azim though and will purely care about viewer numbers and something generic, with no issues on timings (boxing can run long or end early), will probably perform better.

[MightyWarrior]

I was in the pub last Friday and some people who never mention boxing were asking me who this new Asian kid was…I had no clue who they meant, until I saw Sky’s completely OTT promos on him running throughout the football coverage. Huge leverage with that PR machine sky have ready to click into gear

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Mix of Amir Khan and Naseem Hamed can make Adam Azim a superstar

Adam Azim has Amir Khan’s panache and Naseem Hamed’s power, in other words, a superstar in the making.

All the great fighters have speed. If you can sit down on your shots and let go before your opponent senses what’s happening it is an incredible advantage. I have had Azim on pads. For a guy of his build he produces incredible torque. His rotational speed is freakish.

And that left hook is one of the best I have seen. The right hand isn’t bad either, and he’s only 20 years old. To be topping the bill at Wembley in only his eighth fight is a measure of his talent and how highly he is rated by Sky.

We had to search long and hard to match him. Most of the good guys are not interested. They want to plough their own furrow before taking the risk.

He has been sparring with the best, Luke Campbell here and against Cubans out in Miami. He spars with middleweights just to get the rounds in. And he does not hold back.

With each fight he grows in confidence and belief, and this kind of bill-topping experience helps him understand a little more about handling the big fight experience.

His opponent, Santos Reyes, is from Nicaragua, a country that has produced the likes of Alexis Arguello and Roman Chocolatito Gonzales. He is undefeated in 12 fights and is coming to win. Azim needs that kind of challenge at this stage of his career as he builds towards a first title shot.

It’s all about building his ranking in order to shoot for the stars. In my view he is good enough now to challenge for a British, Commonwealth or European crown. But persuading the holders to put their belts on the line is not easy. And believe me, I understand their reluctance.

Also on the Wembley bill is Caroline Dubois, another sensational talent making a big name for herself. Her upper body movement and ability to work on the inside is exceptional.

Again matching Dubois is not easy. Her opponents know what’s coming, so well done to Feriche Mashaury for accepting the invite. Dubois has that look in her eye, such a ruthless fighter. Growing up in a boxing family has certainly left its mark.

Like Azim, she knows how good she is and that kind of aura is such a blessing. I’m backing the pair of them to blow through their respective lightweight and super lightweight divisions and by the end of the year to be celebrating titles.

[ashall2]

Few fairly decent undercard fights.

[margaret thatcher]

Mix of Amir Khan and Naseem Hamed can make Adam Azim a superstar

Adam Azim has Amir Khan’s panache and Naseem Hamed’s power, in other words, a superstar in the making.

All the great fighters have speed. If you can sit down on your shots and let go before your opponent senses what’s happening it is an incredible advantage. I have had Azim on pads. For a guy of his build he produces incredible torque. His rotational speed is freakish.

And that left hook is one of the best I have seen. The right hand isn’t bad either, and he’s only 20 years old. To be topping the bill at Wembley in only his eighth fight is a measure of his talent and how highly he is rated by Sky.

We had to search long and hard to match him. Most of the good guys are not interested. They want to plough their own furrow before taking the risk.

He has been sparring with the best, Luke Campbell here and against Cubans out in Miami. He spars with middleweights just to get the rounds in. And he does not hold back.

With each fight he grows in confidence and belief, and this kind of bill-topping experience helps him understand a little more about handling the big fight experience.

His opponent, Santos Reyes, is from Nicaragua, a country that has produced the likes of Alexis Arguello and Roman Chocolatito Gonzales. He is undefeated in 12 fights and is coming to win. Azim needs that kind of challenge at this stage of his career as he builds towards a first title shot.

It’s all about building his ranking in order to shoot for the stars. In my view he is good enough now to challenge for a British, Commonwealth or European crown. But persuading the holders to put their belts on the line is not easy. And believe me, I understand their reluctance.

Also on the Wembley bill is Caroline Dubois, another sensational talent making a big name for herself. Her upper body movement and ability to work on the inside is exceptional.

Again matching Dubois is not easy. Her opponents know what’s coming, so well done to Feriche Mashaury for accepting the invite. Dubois has that look in her eye, such a ruthless fighter. Growing up in a boxing family has certainly left its mark.

Like Azim, she knows how good she is and that kind of aura is such a blessing. I’m backing the pair of them to blow through their respective lightweight and super lightweight divisions and by the end of the year to be celebrating titles.

what a f@cking jizz piece

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Fight Night!!

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[handsofstone]

Azim very well may have Khan's chin and Naz's ability to comeback from a first career loss

In all seriousness I do like Azim so far but Shalom just needs to chill a bit, they seem to be putting all their eggs in one basket with him and may end up forcing him faster than he needs to be, headlining shows after 6 or so fights, fans won't tolerate guys like Reyes much longer

[Delta Jay]

Practically everything you read about Azim seems to mention that he’s Asian. Dunno if they’re after the market or if they just can’t help comparing fighters.

I’ve thought he looks great so far, and always like a fighter who’s a red. I’ll be watching tonight anyway.

Has there been a thread or poll yet about how high we think he can reach?

[tony1234]

Practically everything you read about Azim seems to mention that he’s Asian. Dunno if they’re after the market or if they just can’t help comparing fighters.

I’ve thought he looks great so far, and always like a fighter who’s a red. I’ll be watching tonight anyway.

Has there been a thread or poll yet about how high we think he can reach?

That's the beauty with a fighter like this, nobody knows how good he is or how far he can go? Hopefully it will be an exciting journey and with the whole SKY PR machine behind him it won't want for hype

[Fearful_Freddie]

Azim does look like the real deal to me. Outstanding talent. Looking forward to seeing him in action tonight.

[TheLeprechaun]

Last time out he had one of the worst and most cringiest entrances in boxing history. Lets hope that doesn't repeat itself tonight.

[Delta Jay]

Azim does look like the real deal to me. Outstanding talent. Looking forward to seeing him in action tonight.