Adam Azim going to beat Haney, Shakur, Keyshawn @ 140lbs

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  1. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    He is green right now but he has super speed, power, skills, and size, a great trainer and if he can take a pop on the whiskers he's going on a jaw cracking American trek
     
    Serge, Apr 10, 2023
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  2. DON1

    DON1 ICEMAN Full Member

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    Stop, just stop. This kid is a hype job. Any asian kid with a bit of speed and slickness is the 2nd coming, the next Naseem. He gets his head knocked off as soon as he fights a live opponent.
     
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    He looks average to me. There is a dearth of talent in the UK right now and competition amongst broadcasters so it's inevitable kids are going to be put on a pedestal before they're ready, if they ever will be. Sky are hyping him and having him headline shows because it suits their needs but the reality is he is very green and not worthy of the praise he's getting. He needs to be on undercards away from the pressure as there is a lot to improve on.
     
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  4. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Agree

    Take the pressure away

    Let them build

    Send him to America and Mexico etc for good quality sparring. The UK does not offer this at all in my experience.

    However what the UK DOES offer are the best promoters, good huge platforms and the ability to quickly build fanbases.
     
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  5. jquest

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    See how he fares, think he's got the tools, needs a bit more building but I think next 2 years or so he should be looking for a world title opportunity. Shane Mcguigan is a very good trainer and he done a good job from the start with Frampton and Taylor at a good pace and ready to challenge for titles without many bogus fights to pad their record.
     
    jquest, Apr 11, 2023
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  6. Darni187

    Darni187 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Adam been to U.S for some sparring already, but definitely should go out there more often get some more quality sparring..
     
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    ArseBandit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Another Sky sports hype job.
     
    ArseBandit, Apr 11, 2023
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  8. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Potential is there

    Let's not get carried away this early
     
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  9. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    He`s no quicker than Loma, has only knocked out bums, skills untested at the higher level, has size and reach, a great trainer? Has never fought a big puncher.
     
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    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    He's knocked out better fighters in the gym than those hypes
     
    Serge, Apr 11, 2023
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  11. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Sounds like Tommy Hearns and Manny Steward, lol
     
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  12. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    I wouldn't go that far yet
     
    Serge, Apr 11, 2023
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  13. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    :beer-toast1:
     
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  14. Manfred

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    Dude is 5'11, should be fighting at 147 or 154. His skills are ok but nothing to write home about. I don't see where he stands out in any categories.
     
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  15. Mr Stagger Lee

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    I agree he has potential but still has a lot to learn. Doesn't need to be over hyped at this stage. Certain British promoters have a habit of doing just that, Khan was a good example of that.
     
    Mr Stagger Lee, Apr 11, 2023
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