ADAM AZIM had to be convinced to fight his friend Ohara Davies - but once he saw the opportunity and pay cheque he decided to put the pals' act on ice.
Now the Slough light-welterweight prospect is hoping a win over his mate can reignite the excitement in his career.
Azim, 22, has been out of the ring since February due to a nasty ankle injury having been due to face Harlem Eubank in the summer.
That opened the door to a clash with former world title challenger Davies, 32, who Azim knows well from his childhood days starting out at the famous Peacock Gym in London.
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GUARD OF HONOUR
Pep vowing to do things the right way when his time's up
HAMERICAN DREAM
Lew hopes to thank his lucky stars and stripes in Austin.
BUDDY BLOW
Friendship out window as Azim tackles pal Ohara
Dump the junk
GOOD FOOD FUELS KIDS' FUTURES
DEL BOY'S ROLES FOR OLD BOYS
Sir David's fight for 'mature' faces on TV
LAZY SODS
Making bed is a nightmare for Gen Z
LOST ORDERS
Pubs set to be wiped out in 50 years
Trumps grin & bear it
DONALD Trump is all smiles next to his wife Melania as they make a rare public appearance together.
A BASHING OFF STORM ASHLEY
80mph gusts, blackouts fear
WE'RE NOT UP FOR THE CUPPA
Oh the shame of it.. How has tea-loving UK become a nation of LATTE drinkers?
