Adam Azim | |
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Born | |
Other names | The Assassin |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Light welterweight |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) [1] |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 11 |
Wins | 11 |
Wins by KO | 8 |
Losses | 0 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
Adam Azim is a British professional boxer. He held the European super-lightweight title between 2023 and 2024.
Azim was born to British Pakistani parents on 21 July 2002 in Slough, Berkshire and grew up in Cippenham, with his family roots in Kotli, Azad Kashmir. [2] His father was a boxing trainer while his elder brother Hassan Azim is also a professional boxer. [2] He belongs to a Rajput family of the Janjua clan. [3] [4]
Growing up, Azim was inspired by Amir Khan. [5] He has ADHD and attended Eton Porny School, Western House Academy, and Westgate School briefly, before enrolling in Al-Madani Independent Grammar School for the additional support. [6]
Before turning pro, Azim won ten national titles and was ranked the world's No.1 youth amateur at welterweight. [7]
Azim made his professional debut on 2 December 2020 against Ed Harrison. Azim won via wide points decision after winning every round on the referees scorecard. [8] On 20 November 2021, Azim fought against Stu Greener. Towards the end of the opening round, Azim knocked his opponent down after landing a right hook. In the opening moments of the second round, Azim knocked Greener onto the canvas for a second time with another right hook. Following the second knockdown, the referee called an end to the bout. [9]
Azim faced Jordan Ellison on 19 February 2022. In the opening round, Azim connected with a powerful right hand to the body which knocked his opponent down onto the canvas. Azim continued to control the bout and in the third round, he landed a heavy hand which knocked his opponent down for a second time. Following the second knockdown, the referee waved off the bout. [10] On 26 March 2022, Azim fought Connor Marsden. Twelve seconds into the bout, Azim knocked his opponent down with a jab. Moments later, Azim dropped Marsden for a second time, after which the bout was called to an end. [11] [12]
Azim's fifth bout as a professional was against Anthony Loffet on 25 June 2022. Azim dropped his opponent with a right hook in the opening exchanges of the first round. Loffett was able to beat the count, however, Azim proceeded to connect with a number of right hooks which visibly hurt his opponent. Following this, Loffett's corner opted to throw in the towel to protect their fighter from further damage. [13] [14] [15] On 3 September 2022, Azim faced Michel Cabral. In the opening round, Azim landed a powerful left hook to the body which visibly hurt his opponent. Azim followed this up with two heavy punches to the head which knocked Cabral onto the canvas. The bout was called to an end after Cabral was unable to beat the count. [16] [17]
Adam Azim is scheduled to face Ohara Davies in London, England on October 19, 2024. [18]
11 fights | 11 wins | 0 losses |
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By knockout | 8 | 0 |
By decision | 3 | 0 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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11 | Win | 11–0 | Enock Poulsen | KO | 5 (12), 2:39 | 3 Feb 2024 | Wembley Arena, Wembley, England | Retained European light-welterweight title |
10 | Win | 10–0 | Franck Petitjean | TKO | 10 (12), 2:17 | 18 Nov 2023 | Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England | Won European light-welterweight title |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Aram Faniian | PTS | 10 | 2 Sep 2023 | AO Arena, Manchester, England | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Santos Reyes | UD | 10 | 11 Feb 2023 | OVO Arena, London, England | |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Rylan Charlton | TKO | 2 (10), 0:42 | 27 Nov 2022 | Alexandra Palace, London, England | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Michel Daniel Cabral | KO | 1 (10), 1:54 | 3 Sep 2022 | M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, England | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Anthony Loffet | TKO | 1 (10), 1:06 | 25 Jun 2022 | Coventry Skydome, Coventry, England | Won vacant WBC Youth Intercontinental light-welterweight title |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Connor Marsden | TKO | 1 (8), 0:30 | 26 Mar 2022 | OVO Arena, London, England | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Jordan Ellison | TKO | 3 (8), 2:09 | 19 Feb 2022 | AO Arena, Manchester, England | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Stu Greener | TKO | 2 (6), 0:20 | 20 Nov 2021 | The SSE Arena, London, England | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Ed Harrison | PTS | 6 | 2 Dec 2020 | Production Park Studios, South Kirkby, England |
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It might seem an odd way to describe the 5ft 11in [...]
Adam and Hassan are the first of their family to box; unlike many precocious talents, the sport doesn't run in their blood. However, Az tells me that the Azims come from the Janjua Rajput caste with a reputation for breeding warriors that stretches back over centuries.
"We're from the Janjua Rajput caste, which is the same as Amir Khan, who is someone I've always looked up to."
Adam, 19, is known for his rapid hand speed and enjoyed a decorated amateur career, winning 10 national titles as well as being ranked the world's No.1 youth amateur at welterweight.