Azim thanks fans after gruelling Claggett win at light welterweight

Adam Azim said his 12-week training camp was designed to match Steve Claggett's strength after beating the Canadian at lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight. The British prospect acknowledged the difficulty of the assignment in his post-fight remarks.

“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 British fighter of Pakistani heritage drew vocal support at the venue, with fans from both communities in attendance. Claggett brought a reputation for toughness that forced Azim to extend his training block.

What it moves

Azim's comments point to a tactical approach built around durability rather than speed. His next move at lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight will likely depend on how convincingly he handled Claggett's pressure. The division remains crowded with contenders seeking world-title shots.

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