Azim claims he is fittest fighter in boxing ahead of Claggett bout

Adam Azim has dismissed any concerns over his stamina for the Claggett fight, insisting his conditioning tops that of any active boxer. The lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight said his opponent underestimates his engine.

“[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 lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight contest that will test the Briton's readiness at championship level. Conditioning has been raised as a question mark for Azim, with observers pointing to his opponent's reputation for maintaining pace over distance.

What it moves

The statement puts pressure on Claggett to match Azim's work rate from the opening bell. Azim's confidence in his physical preparation suggests he plans to push a high tempo throughout, forcing his opponent to prove the stamina claims wrong or wilt under sustained output.

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