Azim credits 12-week camp for Claggett victory

Adam Azim says he prepared harder than usual for Steve Claggett after recognising his opponent's strength. The lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight won their bout and thanked supporters in his post-fight remarks.

“Thank you for everyone coming down to support me, thank you for the British and Pakistani supporting me. I had to train extra hard for 12 weeks because I knew Steve was very strong.”

— Adam Azim, via BBC Sport

What Adam Azim said

Azim faced Claggett in a lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight contest that tested his preparation. The British fighter acknowledged the challenge Claggett posed and spoke about the extended training block he used to ready himself for the fight.

What it moves

Speaking to BBC Sport, Azim said: "Thank you for everyone coming down to support me, thank you for the British and Pakistani supporting me. I had to train extra hard for 12 weeks because I knew Steve was very strong." His remarks suggest he viewed Claggett as a credible test ahead of whatever comes next at lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight.

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