Azim thanks supporters after Claggett victory

Adam Azim said he trained extra hard for twelve weeks ahead of his win over Steve Claggett. The lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight thanked his British and Pakistani supporters after the bout.

“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 victory keeps the Slough fighter in contention at 140 pounds. Claggett presented a physical challenge that forced Azim to adjust his training camp.

What it moves

Azim's comments point to the difficulty of the assignment. His acknowledgement of Claggett's strength suggests the Canadian pushed him through the full contest. The win positions Azim for a step up at lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light welterweight.

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