Adam Azim vs Ohara Davies round by round reports
Adam Azim steps up against world title contender Ohara Davies tonight in the capital, live on Sky Sports.
And our reporter, Aqib Tahlat, is ringside with all the latest updates.
Anthony Yarde vs Ralfs Vilcans
1: Yarde knocks down Vilcans with his first punch. A right hand lands on the chin.
Yarde jabbing well and looking dangerous on the counter. Yarde 10-8 round.
2: Vilcans on the front foot regardless of being knockdown first round. Yarde landing a few strong jabs that snapped Vilcans head back. A tougher round to score as Vilcans landed a few before the round ended.
3: Another close round with Vulcans having success with a few combinations. Yarde landing some big shots however Vilcan took it and landed shots from his side. Very close round.
4: Vilcans again having a really good round with combinations and frustrating Yarde but Yarde landing a massive right hand at the end of the round which shook Vilcans.
5: Yarde landing huge shots. Definitely a convincing round for Yarde. Vulcans has been good in spots however doesn’t have the power to disturb Yarde. Round 6 Yarde will look. To take him out.
6: Yarde landing huge shots again but Vilans is very tough not only surviving but throwing some of his right hands and combinations. A Yarde round however Vilcans isn’t just standing there he’s making this a frustrating night for Yarde.
7: Another good round but Yarde taking control and definitely wants a stoppage.
8: Vilcans isn’t giving up. This has been a very good fight from Vilcans. Even though Yarde should win from here he has shown so much heart and potential.
9 & 10: A very good fight that Yarde landed huge shots and felt like he would be able to end the fight however Vilcans was very solid and showed great heart.
Yarde has done enough to get a decision however he will probably be slightly frustrated he wasn’t able to stop him.
The scorecards: 98-92 to Anthony Yarde.
Azim v Ohara
1: Adam Azim starting on the front with a great jab and really looking sharp. Landed a big right handed that landed. Ohara not throwing worried about the counter.
Adam Azim round 10-9.
2: A tough round to call both fighters throwing some big shots however not landing with significance.
Ohara looked more confident in the 2nd round.
3: Ohara Davis landing a few big hands and having more succes with the jab as he’s getting closer to Adam which helped him land the right hand. OD round 10-9.
4: Adam Azim round. Very good technique from Azim. Looked very compact and landed some great left hooks and right hand. 10-9 Adam.
5: Adam scored a knockdown with a great shot and hurt Davis and could have stopped him in that round. OD survives 10-8 Azim.
6: A quieter round compared to round 5 but Ohara Davis landing a left hook. Adam Azim looking very strong and controlling the fight however Davis sti dangerous.
7: Azim still looking strong and dangerous on the counter.
8: Azim lands with a huge right hand and ends the fight. Davis couldn’t carry on and Adam Azim wins a TKO victory.
