Boxer Adam Azim will return from injury to fight Steve Claggett at Wembley Arena on May 30th, broadcast live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Azim aims to climb the IBF rankings with a win, following Richardson Hitchins' belt vacation.
Adam Azim will make his return from injury against Steve Claggett live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on 30 May in London at the Wembley Arena .
Azim was expected to reschedule that bout but the Argentinian decided to withdraw from the opportunity. Azim v Claggett will be live on BBC Two from 21:00 until 23:00 BST, with the undercard live on BBC iPlayer.
"Steve Claggett is a tough, experienced fighter, he gave Teofimo Lopez his toughest fight, and that's exactly the kind of challenge I want. Canada's Claggett, 36, has a record of eight losses, two draws and 40 wins, giving him a big experience advantage over 23-year-old Azim. Claggett has one fight at world-title level, losing to then WBO light-welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez in 2024 on points and has fought just twice since then.
Azim, who is unbeaten in 14 fights with 11 knockouts, is hopeful a win over Claggett will move him up the IBF rankings as he seeks to secure a world-title shot in the next 12 months. American Richardson Hitchins recently vacated his IBF belt following a move in divisions and signing with Zuffa Boxing. In the wake of Hitchins' decision, the IBF declared Mexico's Lindolfo Delgado the number one challenger to fight for the vacant title next.
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