Azim credits 12-week grind after stopping Claggett

Adam Azim said he trained harder than usual ahead of his victory over Steve Claggett, acknowledging the Canadian's strength in a post-fight interview at ringside.

“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

The lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight prospect stopped Claggett to defend his unbeaten record. Azim had faced questions about whether he could handle a rugged opponent after a string of stoppages against lighter opposition. Claggett came in as a durable fighter with experience at world level.

What it moves

Azim thanked supporters from Britain and Pakistan after the win, per BBC Sport. The 12-week camp suggests he took Claggett more seriously than recent assignments. His next move could be a step-up fight if his promoter sees him ready for a ranked opponent.

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