In this episode, we dive deep into the exceptional skills and promising future of the boxing prodigy, Adam Azim. At just 22 years old, Azim has already showcased an extraordinary blend of mobility, stability, and game smarts inside the ring. Fresh off his victory against Sergey Lipinets, we cover the brilliant tactical and technical elements Azim brings to his fights, including his effective use of varied jabs, his perceptive ability to read opponents, and dynamic footwork that keeps adversaries constantly adjusting. We explore what makes Adam Azim not just a formidable athlete, but someone with the potential to rise even further in one of the most competitive weight classes and become a boxing superstar.
Mobility Meets Stability
One of the most striking features of Azim’s performance was how effortlessly he moved, not bouncing or darting around the ring, but sliding with control and purpose. It’s a subtle but critical distinction: his mobility never came at the cost of stability.
This efficient movement means Azim can plant his feet instantly when it’s time to throw. Azim constantly displayed excellent timing and understanding of when to be mobile and when to be stable and generate force.
The Smartest Jab in the Room
Azim’s jab is a weapon of variety—not just in speed and power, but in targeting. He doesn’t just jab to the head or body. He jabs to the forehead, chin, eyes, chest, and belly button, making him more unpredictable than a boxer who just aims for broader targets of head and body.
This versatility disrupts opponent rhythm, prevents them from setting their feet, and helps Azim dictate range, a notoriously difficult task in boxing.
Fighting Like a Veteran at 22
What sets Azim apart isn’t just athleticism—it’s his ability to read fights and adapt in real-time. Whether consciously or intuitively, he understands when to switch tactics, and his decisions inside the ring show a mature understanding of rhythm, timing, and energy conservation.
These skills are often what separates good boxers from great ones. And Azim is developing these with his dedication to watching footage, learning, and evolving as a boxer. His ability to transfer what he sees on tape into sparring and live bouts speaks to his high level of learning transfer. He’s not just copying YouTube—he’s exploring, experimenting, and adapting ideas to his own game.
The Perception-Action Loop in Full Flow
Perhaps the most advanced part of Azim’s game is his use of the perception-action loop. He doesn’t just react to what he sees—he moves to detect new information. By adjusting his head or foot position, even slightly, he unlocks new affordances: the space for a hook, the line for an uppercut, the opening for a counter.
A Complete Boxer
As coaches, we know there’s more to a boxer than just their boxing skills. You can have a technically great boxer, but they lack athleticism or are always getting injured. Someone can be a great athlete, but if as a person they are uncoachable and damaging relationships, they’ll never reach their potential. If we consider this “boxer-athlete-person triangle” Azim scores high on all three:
- Boxer: Technically sound, with a complete toolkit of punches, counters, and movement.
- Athlete: Strong, fast, and efficient. Conditioned without wasting energy.
- Person: Curious, humble, and coachable. A student of the sport who watches tape, absorbs learning, and applies it in training.
Final Thoughts
Even in a dominant win, it’s clear Azim wasn’t at full capacity. That’s perhaps the most exciting thing for fans and coaches alike. That was probably a 6 out of 10 in terms of what he’s capable of. It’s going to be really exciting to see how his career progresses over the next few years.