Agyarko feared sideline limbo after Adams bout fell through

Caoimhin Agyarko has revealed he was left uncertain about his world title path when a scheduled eliminator against Hassan Haskins collapsed. The Belfast middleweight now faces Josh Kelly for a vacant belt.

“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 was lined up to meet Adams in an eliminator before the bout was cancelled. Speaking to BBC Sport, he admitted the uncertainty over his next move weighed on him. The middleweight is now confirmed for a world title fight against Josh Kelly, ending months of doubt over his championship route.

What it moves

The Kelly fight gives Agyarko the title shot he feared might slip away. He told BBC Sport he was heartbroken at the time and didn't know whether he would face another eliminator, secure the title fight, or be left on the sidelines again. The vacant belt is now within reach.

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