ADAM AZIM has continued his unbeaten record and become the new European super-lightweight champion following victory over Franck Petitjean in Wolverhampton.
The 21-year-old had complete control of the bout and stopped Petitjean in the tenth after the former champion’s corner threw in the towel.
And in the main event of the night, Tyler Denny became the new European middleweight champ in his hometown to complete an inspirational underdog story.
- Main card start time: 7pm GMT
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Shalom’s impressed
Promoter Ben Shalom is very impressed by Tyler Denny.
“I’ve never met a fighter who loves to fight as much as Tyler, it’s incredible,” he said after the fight.
“It’s one of my highlights in boxing, it’s why I want to be in the sport. To come from where he has, to continue and to now be European champion is incredible.”
He’s calling out Eubank!
Denny was clear who he wants as his next opponent.
“It’s unreal, I never would have dream something like this, I’m lost for words, I couldn’t do this without them.
“Where’s Eubank Jr at? Come on, man. I’ll fight anybody!
“I’ve fought everywhere, and this is the best place!”
Denny on Cloud nine
“This is the best. I’ve loved all week. To win the belt tops it all off.
“I thought he was tiring big time. I felt I was going to get him out there anyway.
“Something always happens in my fights, maybe that’s why people come and watch.”
Denny on his performance
Very strange moment
Signani didn’t really appear like he wanted to come out for Round 8.
He took an eternity to get out, spitting his gum shield out.
It seems like his corner put him out of his misery.
Denny won’t mind that though. He is the winner.
All over
Tyler Denny is the new champ!
Signani’s corner appears to retire their man.
Round 7
Blood is pouring into that eye.
Signani can barely see, often squinting in that round.
Denny is patiently waiting for his moment, while Signani is hanging on in.
All eyes on the corner.
Round 6
We had a break in play to treat Signani’s cut above his eye from an earlier clash of heads.
The doctor came in to take a look, and deemed the fight can still go on.
But you have to wonder if it could go to the cards. If it does, Denny is ahead.
Round 5
What a round!
Denny and Signani are both swinging at each other.
The former landed a left – again rocking the Italian’s head back.
But, straight away Signani belted Denny with a right.
Brutal.
Round 4
That fourth round was as open as it gets.
Both went on the attack, with Signani looking a little lively when he gets his punches out.
Denny is quick on his feet, avoiding the danger.
Right before the bell, Denny lands a good left on Signani.
Round 3
Signani retreats following a flush shot from Denny.
You get the feeling he is waiting for his opponent to slow down as we go through the rounds.
He’s flat-footed, but playing the long game.
Still, Denny is getting through.
Round 2
Denny’s boxing brilliantly.
A nice right hand rocked the Italian, beating his defences and rocking his head back.
Like Azim, it will be the combo work that will pay dividends.
An overhand left, though, nearly catches Denny. He will have to watch that.
Round 1
Signani looks very stiff with his stance.
Denny’s speed could dictate this fight, it will be up to him to do that against his 44-year-old opponent.
Positive start from the challenger, who may have just edged that round.
What a walk-in
Forget Sweet Child of Mine’s intro.
Because the champ from Italy Signani jogged into the ring before you could blink.
Completely different to Denny who lapped up the crowd on his way in.
We have a fight on!
Catch your breath
Like we have time to…
There’s ANOTHER title fight on the line next.
It’s Tyler Denny facing off against Matteo Signani.
The European middleweight title is on the line. Let’s go!
‘I had to chop the tree down’
“I’m feeling amazing. I want to thank my team and the main man Shane McGuigan for getting me to this point.
“He was really tough, I knew I couldn’t stop him in the early rounds, this was a development fight for me, I had to chop the tree down and I did that. I could have gone another 15 rounds then.”
Azim on Sky Sports
In came the towel
Azim floored Petitjean with those two right uppercuts.
The towel came in from Petitjean’s corner, it was punishment enough.
He lasted 10 rounds, bravely, but it was inevitable.
A dominating performance from Azim…. the new European super-lightweight champion.
It’s all over
Adam Azim is the European champion.
He has stopped Petitjean.
Round 9
Another low blow from Azim and the ref deducts a point.
It won’t make a difference, if we continue in this vain.
An annoyed Azim then goes after Petitjean as his corner egg him on.
He’s picking Petitjean apart with right and left jabs.
The European title is in the palm of his… gloves?
Round 8
Petitjean finds himself cornered as Azim unleashes more punches.
He isn’t even looking to fight, moving away from the challenger who hunts Petitjean down.
These combos are frightening.
The belt is surely coming home.
Round 7
Petitjean fighting with more purpose this round.
Well, he has to. He will need a knockout now.
Azim’s speed showed once again – a five shot combo rocked Petitjean.
A knockout could be on the cards, although he’s biding his time.
Round 6
Azim really grinding down Petitjean.
He’s not only bagging the rounds, he’s making his opponent work around the ring.
Difficult to see the French fighter hurting Azim.
Azim gets another warning for a low blow, although again that seemed like it was on the belt of the shorts.
Petitjean is good at taking punishment. A flurry of punches from Azim has the champ on the ropes, again with his arms close together on the defence.
Round 5
Somewhere along the line Petitjean is going to have to show a lot more.
And a decent jab showed he’s capable of getting through Azim.
But Azim stalks his opponent, to the point where a body shot floors his opponent.
Petitjean is up after eight seconds, and spends the latter part of the round defending his body.
Big moment in this fight.
Round 4
Azim’s comfortable here.
And he’s starting to get in the range, unleashing a left hook that caught Petitjean.
Petitjean is showing good defense.
But that right hand now has come through a few times.
Azim marched back to his corner. Man on a mission.
Round 3
A two-punch salvo throws Petitjean into the ropes.
Azim is edging closer to his opponent and continuing to lead on the attack.
You definitely could say Azim has won the first three rounds.
Round 2
Solid right hands from Azim.
Petitjean starting to feel the pace and Azim’s undeniable power.
Tepid start from the champ.
But the Brit is very focused. This is his night, he senses it.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
