David Adeleye’s Comeback: How Adam Booth Helped Him Rebuild for Heavyweight Success

David Adeleye is making waves in the heavyweight boxing world after a major setback last year. Following his loss to Fabio Wardley in 2023, Adeleye took a step back, rebuilt himself under the guidance of trainer Adam Booth, and came back stronger than ever. His knockout win over Solomon Dacres wasn’t just a victory—it was a bold statement to the heavyweight division.

Recovering from the Fabio Wardley Loss

Let’s go back to October 2023. Adeleye faced Fabio Wardley in Saudi Arabia for the British heavyweight title. It was a tough fight, and Adeleye suffered a devastating loss. For many fighters, a loss like that could be career-ending.

But instead of taking an easy route back with a low-risk fight, Adeleye made bold moves. He switched trainers, teaming up with the renowned Adam Booth, and got to work on improving every aspect of his game.

“I’ve still got a lot to do,” Adeleye said after his latest fight. “Adam’s a hard man to please, but I’ve got a big future ahead of me.”

When he returned to the ring, Adeleye faced Solomon Dacres, a tough opponent with an undefeated record. This was a make-or-break moment. A loss could have ended Adeleye’s career trajectory, but instead, he delivered a dominant first-round knockout, putting the entire heavyweight division on notice.

How Adam Booth Helped Adeleye Rebuild

Switching to Adam Booth as his trainer was a pivotal decision for Adeleye. Booth is known for his no-nonsense style, and he didn’t cut Adeleye any slack during their training sessions.

“There were times when he wouldn’t even take me on the pads,” Adeleye revealed. “He’d just tell me to hit the bag. Sometimes, he’d barely say hello when I came into the gym. I knew what he was doing—testing my commitment. And I proved to him that I’m serious about this.”

Under Booth’s guidance, Adeleye went back to the basics. There were no shortcuts, no excuses, just hard work and discipline. Reflecting on his loss to Fabio Wardley, Adeleye admitted, “That fight came too soon for me. My early knockouts hid my inexperience. But now, I’ve matured and grown as a fighter.”

A First-Round Knockout That Sent a Clear Message

When Adeleye stepped into the ring against Solomon Dacres, it wasn’t just another fight. It was a career-defining moment. Critics wondered if he could handle the pressure, but Adeleye answered with a stunning first-round knockout.

“The fight was supposed to happen months ago, but I got injured,” Adeleye explained. “I think that was a sign from God for him not to take the fight, but he still did. We’re here now, and I got it done.”

Even after the win, Adeleye stayed humble. “Kudos to Solomon,” he said. “Boxing has its highs and lows, and I hope he’s got a good support system to help him bounce back.”

This victory didn’t just put Adeleye back in the conversation—it made him a serious contender. By defeating a previously undefeated fighter in such a dominant fashion, Adeleye proved he’s ready for bigger challenges.