In a recent bout held in London, Adam Azim triumphed over Enock Poulsen via knockout due to an unexpected injury in the fifth round. As of his latest victory, the Slough-born boxer remains undefeated with an 11-0 record, boasting 8 knockouts. The 21-year-old European super lightweight champion successfully defended his title when Poulsen experienced a dislocated right shoulder, resulting in the match's early end at 2:39 of the fifth round.
Round one saw both fighters establishing their jabs with focus and precision. Azim probed with his left hand and aimed quick left hooks, while Poulsen showcased good footwork and maintained a safe distance. However, the Dane managed to catch Azim with a solid left hook.
Moving into round two, Azim started investing more heavily in his jab and capitalized on his right hand over Poulsen’s low left. Despite trying to punch with Azim, Poulsen remained vigilant, keeping up a tight guard throughout.
During rounds three and four, the match was closely-contested but showed Azim gradually taking control without applying full exertion. He chipped away at his opponent's defenses while searching for vulnerable spots on both head and body.
The pivotal incident occurred in round five when Poulsen threw a right hook against Azim, leading to his dislocated shoulder – an injury he had sustained three times during his previous fight against Franck Petitjean in 2022. Unable to continue fighting and sitting out the count, this led to a technical knockout victory for Adam Azim.
Poulsen’s career record took a hit moving him from an unblemished run to standing at 14-1 with 5 KOs. Before this fight, he had held the European 140lb championship title in 2022.
After the victory, Adam Azim expressed intentions to remain active in the ring as he strides towards achieving world-class status within professional boxing circles.
This notable match added another highlight victory to Adam Azim's growing career as fans await what’s next for both fighters post-confrontation.
