Southampton’s Edmondson admits he would have favored to have been extra lively over the previous few years.
At 28, “The Saint” is unbeaten with 9 skilled wins to his identify and Saturday might be his second battle of 2024 after profitable a call over Portsmouth’s Joel McIntyre in Could.
“Dan’s been in a number of arduous spars and fights. He’s 35 and I imagine he’s slowing down a bit,” Edmondson stated.
“On the identical time he’s going to present the very best account of himself. He is aware of that is his final likelihood to placed on a superb efficiency and after I’m victorious, I really feel like that would be the finish of Dan Azeez.”
Edmondson is managed and suggested by former world champion Billy Joe Saunders.
Edmondson signed a contract to battle Ben Whittaker, however a battle with the Olympic silver medallist by no means occurred.
Nonetheless Saturday’s contest in Stratford offers the hardest check of his profession, a possibility to make a reputation for himself in opposition to a properly revered rival in Azeez.
“It’s my time now, there’s a giant assertion coming,” Edmondson added.
“I’ve put the work on this camp, sparring Willy Hutchinson in Marbella and different class operators too. There’s no stone that has been left unturned and I’m able to placed on a present.
“Two British light-heavyweights going at it, what extra might you need, it’s what folks wish to see.”
