Azim credits extra training for Claggett performance

Adam Azim said he stepped up his preparation ahead of his lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light-welterweight contest with Steve Claggett, acknowledging his opponent's strength as a key factor in his training 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 fought Claggett in the lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light-welterweight division. The British-Pakistani fighter thanked supporters from both communities after the bout. Speaking to BBC Sport, he referenced a 12-week training block built around Claggett's physical attributes.

What it moves

Azim's remarks point to a tactical camp tailored to a durable opponent. Whether he seeks another domestic challenge or a step up in class may depend on how the performance is received by his promotional team and sanctioning rankings.

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