Adam Azim, the undefeated British-Pakistani boxer, will face Canadian Steve Claggett on Saturday 30 May at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, live and free-to-air on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. The 23-year-old, who holds the European Super Lightweight Title, is widely regarded as one of the most exciting talents in world boxing.
Azim (14-0, 10 KOs) returns to Wembley where he scored a statement win over former world champion Sergey Lipinets last year. He now faces Claggett, a seasoned operator and former world title challenger who went the distance with Teofimo Lopez for the WBO Super Lightweight crown in 2024. Claggett steps in after Gustavo Lemos withdrew due to injury.
For Azim, this is a chance to make a major statement on national television and build momentum towards a world title shot. Claggett, meanwhile, aims to derail Azim's promising career and reignite his own world title ambitions.
Azim said: 'This is another big step forward for me on my journey to a world title. I’m excited to be headlining live on the BBC in front of a massive audience... Steve Claggett is a tough, experienced fighter, he gave Teofimo Lopez his toughest fight, and that’s exactly the kind of challenge I want.'
Claggett responded: 'I’ve spent my entire life working towards an opportunity like this... I know Adam is a good, young boxer, and I’ll be preparing for the very best version of him on the night.'
