Frank Smith Rejects Adam Azim’s 50-50 Demand: ‘It’s More Like 80-20’

Frank questioned what Azim has achieved compared to the reigning WBO champion.

“Adam Azim isn’t on Dalton Smith’s level. Dalton Smith went out there and won a world title. He’s done everything the hard waym” said Frank to DAZN Boxing.

“What has Adam Azim done? Everyone has to be sensible. I hear he’s talking about 50-50. It’s more like 80-20. This guy went over to America and won a world title. He’s going to do a huge crowd in Hillsborough. Adam Azim can barely do a 300,000 audience at the BBC the other day.”

Dalton Smith captured the WBO title earlier this year when he defeated Subriel Matias in New York. The victory elevated the Sheffield native to world champion status and strengthened his position among the leading names in the 140-pound division.

Smith also pointed to Dalton’s willingness to take on difficult challenges throughout his career, arguing that he has earned the right to dictate the terms of any future fight with Azim.

“So you have to look at the reality, and the reality is, this man right here is the one that matters,” said Frank. “It’s going to be whatever is right for him. He’s never pulled out of a fight. He’s taken every test that’s been in front of him.

“I look at it, and I think, what has Adam Azim done? This is no disrespect to Adam Azim, by the way. He’s done what he had to the people in front of him. It’s going to be on his terms. That’s all I’m trying to say.”

Despite his criticism of Azim’s demands, Smith stressed that he expects the fight to happen eventually.

“I’m not saying the fight won’t happen. I’m sure it will happen, and Dalton Smith will destroy Adam Azim like he did at the Barclays Center earlier this year. But it has to be for the right terms, and this man is the King of the castle right now,” said Frank.

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