For Azim, this is merely another reputable name to add to his resume as the rising junior welterweight contender ends a six-month layoff after injury ruled him and Gustavo Lemos out of their proposed January 31 headliner.

As far as Claggett is concerned, this could very well be his final opportunity to rise from the tag of competitive loser in big fights and surprise many overlooking him. 36 and 50 professional bouts deep into his career, the Canadian doesn't need telling just how important this latest away trip could be as far as achieving his dreams.

Up until very recently, the plan was still for Azim-Lemos to be rescheduled. The latter told The Ring's Anson Wainwright as much, insisting steady recovery from his hand injury and working towards physically peaking for a new date was important.

Late last month, reports claim the Argentine had withdrawn from the rescheduled booking, left his promoter and sought to train stateside. Boxxer chief Ben Shalom echoed confusion over what was happening, talking to BBC's Steve Bunce, though insisted they would work something out in time.

In comes Claggett (40-7-2, 28 KOs). Azim's trainer Shane McGuigan told The Ring's Dec Taylor last summer that the former world title challenger was among the shortlisted names to face and now, they've agreed a deal.

"As soon as we heard about it, I was already in camp, I've had a full eight weeks but when you add that onto my lifelong training camp, I'm feeling good," Claggett reassured The Ring during a virtual media scrum last week when asked how long he'd had to prepare.

Not for the first time, the Calgary resident enters enemy territory as a sizable underdog. Two years ago, he suffered a comprehrensive 12-round points loss to then WBO and Ring 140-pound champion Teofimo Lopez in Miami. Only one of the three judges scored a round in his favor, as he was outboxed and outclassed on the world stage.

Sandwiched between a pair of stoppage wins against lesser opposition, injury iced his proposed matchup against another former title challenger in Jamaine Ortiz last August. All healed from a torn shoulder issue, the veteran remains adamant he's got a surprise in store.

"I need my opportunity and preparation to line up with it," he said when reflecting on the injury back then.

So why now?

"I've seen the top of the boxing world, know that I can do it and have spent my whole life dedicated to this sport. Now that I have this opportunity, I won't let it pass me by. I want it more than ever, it's a great opportunity, motivates and fuels me, the fire inside is hungrier than ever because I've seen it and know what I want [from the sport] but haven't got it yet. I feel like I'm closer than ever."

Azim, rated No. 9 by The Ring at 140 pounds, is 12 years his junior and while progress has been stop-start for the Slough talent over recent years, speed should play a factor in their matchup. Claggett welcomes the challenge.

"He's fast, sharp, a little bit taller and a very good fighter. I have a lot of respect for him because he's shown a lot of good stuff, looks like a good prospect, but we'll see on fight night. I plan to bring my best, we'll bring it."