Promoter Ben Shalom has said he could approach either the teams of Lindolfo Delgado or Arthur Biyarslanov to step aside so his man, Adam Azim, can fight for the vacant IBF 140lbs title next
LONDON, England – Steve Claggett walked to the ring at Wembley Arena to the Frank Sinatra classic That’s Life and he might be wondering what is next for his after his resounding three-round defeat at the blazing hands of Adam Azim.
Both Adam Azim and opponent Steve Claggett came in under the 140lbs super-lightweight limit ahead of their fight at Wembley Arena on Saturday.
Steve Claggett has not been invited to London to beat junior welterweight Adam Azim, he’s in Britain to be the final stepping stone in the hotshot's quest towards a world title
The undercard of Adam Azim’s important junior welterweight clash with Steve Claggett will feature Francesca Hennessy.
Steve Claggett will be fighting in a new country on May 30, but little else will feel unfamiliar for him. Not the hostility. Not the stage. And certainly not the role.
Adam Azim’s next opponent will be Canadian contender Steve Claggett.
Five boxing writers took turns as hypothetical promoters, drafting fighters they believe would provide the best combination of marketability, talent and box office success.
An injury and religious observance meant that Adam Azim has yet to fight this year. But his trainer is hoping Azim will be in the ring three times, and perhaps in a world title bout, in 2026.
BoxingScene's Lucas Ketelle takes a deep dive into the red-hot 140lbs division.