Azim credits 12-week camp for Claggett win

Adam Azim said he trained extra hard for 12 weeks to beat Steve Claggett, acknowledging his opponent's strength. The lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight thanked British and Pakistani fans for their support after securing victory.

“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 prospect went into the fight knowing Claggett's reputation for durability would demand a full training camp. Azim's acknowledgment of the challenge reflects the step-up nature of the bout.

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." The victory keeps Azim in contention for bigger domestic and international fights at 140 pounds.

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