Azim: I trained extra hard for 12 weeks because Claggett was very strong

Adam Azim said his victory over Steve Claggett required an intensified 12-week training camp. The lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight thanked British and Pakistani supporters after the win.

“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 bout represented a step up in opposition for the young British fighter, who acknowledged his opponent's physical threat going into the ring.

What it moves

Azim's comments suggest he viewed Claggett as a serious challenge requiring extended preparation. The win keeps the lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight in contention for bigger domestic and international fights in 2025.

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