Adam Azim out to prove he is ready to fight American star Devin Haney after accepting bout on ONE WEEKS' notice
ADAM AZIM is ready to prove he is ready for the likes of Devin Haney - after accepting a super short-notice fight.
Azim faces Mexico's Eliot Chavez this Saturday in Barnsley after having just a week to prepare for the bout.
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But the ultra-fit and professional super-lightweight always stays ready for any challenge - even against boxing's best.
Azim, 22, told Sky Sports: "I would fight Haney next week. I just feel he's more moving around and doesn't want to initiate attacks.
"He is a top-level fighter but I don't think he's the same fighter that he was before.
"If he's running on the backfoot, throwing one jab every two rounds, why not?"
Haney, 26, was dropped three times by Ryan Garcia, also 26, in April 2026 in what looked to be his first defeat.
But the result was overturned when Garcia returned a positive drug test for ostarine - known to boost muscle growth.
Haney had his undefeated record restored and returned with a dull points win over Jose Ramirez, 32, in New York in May.
Garcia - who accepted a one-year ban but blamed the positive test on a tainted supplement - also fought on the same night.
But he was stunned in defeat to Rolly Romero, 29, having been dropped before losing on points.
Azim is targeting the top names at the 140lb division Haney used to rule as WBC champion - and slammed the American's safety-first style.
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He said: "For me I can fight front foot and back foot.
"Haney, I think he's got enough power just to keep someone off, but I don't think he has that one-punch power.
"But I think if I was going to fight him I think I'd beat him with speed."
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