Agyarko feared being sidelined before Kelly title shot came through

Caoimhin Agyarko has revealed he was heartbroken when a planned fight fell through and feared being left without a world title opportunity before his bout with Josh Kelly was confirmed.

“I was heartbroken at the time [when the Adams fight was cancelled] and didn't know what was going to happen after, whether I was going to have to fight in another eliminator or get the title fight, or even be left on the sidelines again”

— Caoimhin Agyarko, via BBC Sport

What Caoimhin Agyarko said

Agyarko had been scheduled to face Hassan N'Dam Adams in an eliminator, but the fight was cancelled. The Belfast middleweight has now secured a world title fight against Josh Kelly instead, giving him the championship opportunity he worried might slip away entirely.

What it moves

Agyarko's comments highlight the uncertainty boxers face when scheduled bouts collapse. His world title fight against Kelly will determine whether the long wait pays off, with the winner claiming a major belt at middleweight.

Source: bbc.co.uk. Full Caoimhin Agyarko fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.