Azim dismisses Claggett's conditioning advantage claim

Adam Azim says his fitness will outstrip Steven Claggett's when the pair meet in a lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight clash. The unbeaten Brit insists he is the fittest fighter in boxing and expects his gas tank to settle the contest.

“[Claggett] doesn't realise my gas tank is probably better than his gas tank. I'm telling you right now, I'm the fittest guy in a boxing ring. You're not going to get anyone fitter than me”

— Adam Azim, via BBC Sport

What Adam Azim said

Azim faces Claggett in a lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight bout that will test both men's stamina over the championship distance. The matchup pairs Azim's youth and speed against Claggett's experience and pressure style, with conditioning likely to decide the outcome if the fight goes deep.

What it moves

Azim's confidence in his cardio sets up a pace battle. If Claggett cannot break Azim early, the Brit's claimed fitness edge could allow him to pull away in the second half. Claggett will likely dismiss the claim and promise to test Azim's tank from the opening bell.

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