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Adam Azim set for ring return against Steve Claggett May 30
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Adam Azim set for ring return against Steve Claggett May 30
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Adam Azim will make his BBC debut against former world title challenger Steve Claggett at Wembley Arena on May 30.
Azim (14-0, 11 KOs) had been scheduled to face Gustavo Daniel Lemos in January but the fight was cancelled after both men sustained injuries during training camp.
It means the junior welterweight from Slough has not boxed since he stopped Kurt Scoby in the final round of their clash on the undercard of Conor Benn’s victory over Chris Eubank Jr in November.
But he will draw a line under that six-month lay-off by taking on Claggett in his first fight of Boxxer’s deal with the BBC.
Experienced Canadian visitor Claggett (40-8-2, 28 KOs) dropped a decision when challenging Teofimo Lopez for the WBO 140-pound title in June 2024 but has racked up two stoppage wins since.
Now, a year after The Ring first reported Team Azim's interest in the fight, 36-year-old Claggett will face the 24-year-old puncher live on BBC One.
"This is another big step forward for me on my journey to a world title," Azim said via a press release Wednesday.
"Steve Claggett is a tough, experienced fighter, he gave Teofimo Lopez his toughest fight, and that's exactly the kind of challenge I want.
"I'm ready to put on a great performance and show everyone why I'm destined for the top."
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