Azim claims fitter gas tank than Claggett ahead of clash

Adam Azim insists his conditioning will outlast Steven Claggett when the pair meet in a lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight contest. The British prospect believes his fitness will decide the fight.

“[Claggett] doesn't realise my gas tank is probably better than his gas tank. I'm telling you right now, I'm the fittest guy in a boxing ring. You're not going to get anyone fitter than me”

— Adam Azim, via BBC Sport

What Adam Azim said

Azim faces Claggett in a scheduled bout that will test the unbeaten fighter's stamina claims. The lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight division matchup puts Azim's engine against Claggett's proven durability. Azim has built his reputation on fast starts and sustained output.

What it moves

Claggett will now have to address the conditioning challenge directly or let his ring work answer. The fitness narrative sets up a pace fight where both men will try to break the other. Azim's confidence suggests he plans to push a high tempo from the opening bell.

Source: bbc.com. Full Adam Azim fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.