How to watch Adam Azim vs Steve Claggett
Everything you need to know about Adam Azim vs Steve Claggett
Adam Azim and Steve Claggett both made weight ahead of their super lightweight showdown on Saturday, May 30 at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, headlining BOXXER’s Betfred Fight Night, and broadcast live and free-to-air on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
Azim is closing in on a world title opportunity as the highly-rated 23-year-old looks to make a statement on his BBC debut. Standing opposite him is experienced Canadian contender Claggett, who is aiming to reignite his own world title ambitions
Francesca Hennessy leads an action-packed undercard as she defends her WBC Silver Bantamweight Title against Aurora De Persio, while IBO Cruiserweight Champion Juergen Uldedaj takes on Austine Nnamdi, and Joel Kodua puts his English Welterweight Title on the line against the unbeaten Will Harrison.
All the action is available to watch live and free-to-air on BBC iPlayer from 18:30 (BST) and BBC Two from 20:30 (BST).
Official weights from London:
Main Event:
12x3 Super Lightweight Contest
Adam Azim: 139 lb
Steve Claggett: 139.3 lb
Co-Main Event:
10x2 WBC Silver Bantamweight Championship
Francesca Hennessy: 117.10 lb
Aurora De Persio: 118 lb
12x3 IBO World Cruiserweight Championship
Juergen Uldedaj: 199.5 lb
Austine Nnamdi: 197.4 lb
10x3 English Welterweight Championship
Joel Kodua: 146.5 lb
Will Harrison: 146.10 lb
6x3 Heavyweight Contest
Ergal Elezaj: 261.1 lb
Dan Garber: 227.8 lb
4x3 Lightweight Contest
Saqib Mehmood : 137.5 lb
Simas Volosinas: 130.1 lb
4x3 Bantamweight Contest
Vijayraj Karia: 115.3 lb
Juan Alberto Batista: 120.2 lb
4x3 Super Bantamweight Contest
Abdul Khan: 125.1 lb
Liam Fitzmaurice: 126.9 lb
4x3 Heavyweight Contest
Derrick Osadolor: 253 lb
Ryan Labourn: 217.1 lb
4x3 Welterweight Contest
Oscar McCracken: 146.1 lb
Steven Wallace: 147.2 lb
4x3 Super Welterweight Contest
Mohammad Bilal Ali vs Dale Arrowsmith - weigh in tomorrow
Limited tickets available from BOXXER.com
All the action is available to watch live and free-to-air on BBC iPlayer from 18:30 (BST) and BBC Two from 20:30 (BST).
Betting Odds
1/8 Azim
15/2 Claggett
35/1 Draw
Top Tip: Azim by KO round 8 @11/1
Fight Prediction
Tim Rickson, BBN Editor: "Claggett is a s tough as they come, able to withstand big shots from Teofimo Lopez for 12 rounds, and he is an intense, durable, relentless pressure-fighter, so I do believe he will bring the heat to Azim.
"Adam is as slick and speedy as they come, reminiscent of Amir Khan. His handspeed is frightening, his feet are clever and quick, his judgement of range is masterful; I truly believe he is one of the UK's brightest prospects right now.
"He has scored a knockout in all five of his 12-round championship contests, mostly in the second half. Although everything about Claggett points to a 12-round fight, I personally trust Azim to get the job done inside the distance. Because Claggett is going to be there, standing in front of him, walking into shots.
"I would bet on Azim to win in rounds 7-12."
