Adam Azim headlines at Wembley Arena this evening as one of British boxing’s brightest young talents looks to move a step closer to world title contention against battle-hardened Canadian Steve Claggett.
The unbeaten 24-year-old has long been tipped for the top, with his speed, timing and finishing ability helping him build a perfect professional record. Last time out, Azim produced arguably the best performance of his career, stopping former world title challenger Sergey Lipinets to underline his credentials at 140lbs.
Canada’s Claggett, meanwhile, arrives as a proven gatekeeper at world level and former title challenger. The 36-year-old shared the ring with Teofimo Lopez last year and could provide a test for Azim’s gas tank.
Victory for Azim would strengthen calls for a shot at a world title in the next 18 months, with the Slough fighter currently in the top 10 with the WBC, WBO and IBF. Defeat, however, would represent a major setback against an opponent brought in to test, rather than derail, his rise.
Stay with Boxing News for a live scorecard, round-by-round updates and the final result from Wembley Arena.
Adam Azim vs Steve Claggett live scorecard
This is a Boxing News live scorecard and not the official score from the judges.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azim | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Claggett | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Adam Azim vs Steve Claggett fight result
Azim TKO 3. Hugely impressive from Azim, who couldn’t miss with the uppercut. He burst Claggett’s nose in the first, dropped him in the second and forced referee Victor Loughlin to step in and stop it in the third. The Canadian’s come-forward pressure just could not work against such a precise and punishing puncher in Azim, who moves on to world level.
