Agyarko feared sideline spell after Adams fight collapse

Caoimhin Agyarko says he did not know whether he would get another title shot after his fight with Nathan Hales Adams was cancelled. The middleweight contender was left waiting to learn his next move.

“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 Adams in an eliminator that would have moved him closer to a world title opportunity. When the bout fell through, the Belfast fighter faced uncertainty over whether he would need to fight another eliminator or be offered a direct path to a championship fight.

What it moves

Speaking to BBC Sport, Agyarko revealed the emotional toll of the cancellation. He acknowledged he feared being left inactive while the division moved on without him. The middleweight landscape remains fluid, with several contenders waiting for clarity on title eliminators.

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