Adam Azim should ignore Dalton Smith and the public pressure to take a British battle now, says Johnny Nelson

28 January 2025, 12:10 | Updated: 28 January 2025, 12:30

Adam Azim should ignore the 'public pressure' to take a British battle against Dalton Smith, says Sky Sports expert Johnny Nelson.

The 22-year-old Azim takes another sizeable step-up in class when he faces Sergey Lipinets, a former world champion, at Wembley Arena on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports.

Smith sparked more calls for a showdown with Azim after a first-round stoppage of Walid Ouizza last weekend.

  • 'Superstar' Adam Azim not 'far off' Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia
  • Chris Eubank Jnr vs Conor Benn - why is it happening?
  • Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW