Azim credits extra training after gruelling camp for opponent

Adam Azim says he added weeks to his preparation after studying his rival's strength. The lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight thanked his supporters after the fight and confirmed he worked a 12-week camp.

“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 spoke following a post-fight interview, addressing the crowd and his training block. The lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight has built his reputation on power but acknowledged he needed to match a physically imposing opponent. His comments suggest the bout went the distance or tested his conditioning.

What it moves

The remarks point to a tactical shift in Azim's camp. By naming his opponent's strength as the driver for extra preparation, Azim frames the win as earned rather than routine. The 12-week window is longer than standard eight-to-ten-week camps for domestic-level fights.

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