Eddie Hearn Eyes Sheffield Stadium Showdown for Dalton Smith vs. Adam Azim"
In a bid for grandeur, Eddie Hearn expresses his desire to stage a stadium fight for Dalton Smith if he secures victory against Jose Zepeda next month. The British and Commonwealth super-lightweight holder faces a significant challenge against the former two-time world title challenger on March 23 at the Sheffield Arena. Smith's last bout in July saw him triumph over Sam Maxwell, defending his British title and clinching the Commonwealth title with a stunning seventh-round knockout. The European Boxing Union (EBU) recently named Smith as the mandatory challenger for their title, currently held by Adam Azim, who successfully defended his belt against Enock Poulsen last weekend. Eddie Hearn, the Matchroom chairman, is eager to make a play for a stadium fight, proposing Hillsborough (Sheffield Wednesday's stadium) as the potential venue. While open to offers, Hearn emphasizes his commitment to securing the biggest nights for Dalton Smith. He even hints at going to purse bids if an agreement cannot be reached but warns against wasting time and cautions against withdrawing from proceedings. Hearn's plea to Ben Shalom, Azim's promoter, echoes a previous incident where negotiations broke down. He urges Shalom not to repeat past mistakes and emphasizes the significance of the potential Smith-Azim fight, even suggesting it could be elevated to a world title eliminator. In a straightforward message, Hearn makes it clear that he is willing to bid generously for the fight at Hillsborough but insists on transparency and efficiency in the negotiations. He calls for a commitment from Shalom to avoid wasting time and to confirm their willingness to proceed with the fight, regardless of the purse bid outcome. Hearn concludes by underlining his commitment to seeing the fight through, urging Shalom to reciprocate and make the Dalton Smith vs. Adam Azim showdown a reality, promising a memorable spectacle in an arena-stadium sellout. #Boxing #DaltonSmith #AdamAzim #StadiumShowdown #EddieHearn
