Agyarko reveals title-shot uncertainty after Adams collapse

Caoimhin Agyarko says he feared being sidelined indefinitely when his previous world title eliminator fell through. The Belfast middleweight now faces Josh Kelly for a world title instead.

“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 due to fight Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam in an eliminator, but that bout was cancelled. The uncertainty left him in limbo regarding his next step towards a world title opportunity. He has since secured a direct route to championship level against Kelly.

What it moves

The Kelly fight gives Agyarko the title shot he was chasing through the eliminator route. Speaking to BBC Sport, he admitted the collapse of the Adams fight left him unsure whether he would need another eliminator or face an extended wait. The bout with Kelly resolves that question.

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