Agyarko was 'heartbroken' after Adams cancellation uncertainty

Caoimhin Agyarko has revealed he feared being sidelined indefinitely after his planned eliminator with Hamzah Sheeraz fell through. The Belfast middleweight now faces Josh Kelly for a world title.

“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 fight Nathan Hales Adams in an eliminator before the bout was cancelled. The uncertainty left the fighter unsure whether he would get another eliminator, move straight to a title shot, or be left waiting. He has since been matched with Kelly for a world title fight.

What it moves

The Kelly bout represents a sharp turnaround for Agyarko, who told BBC Sport he was unsure of his path forward after the Adams collapse. The fight with Kelly will determine who claims the vacant belt and whether Agyarko can convert his second chance into championship glory.

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