Adam Azim stops Steve Claggett in 3rd round at Wembley

Unbeaten British contender Adam Azim delivered a dominant performance Saturday night, stopping veteran Canadian Steve Claggett in the third round at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. The victory, a technical knockout, improved Azim’s professional record to 15 wins with 12 knockouts and moved him closer to a world title opportunity in the 140-pound division.

Azim, 23, established control from the opening bell, using his speed and movement to outland the experienced pressure fighter. He consistently beat Claggett to the punch with sharp jabs, body shots, and uppercuts, inflicting noticeable damage by the end of the first round. The fight unraveled for Claggett in the second when a right uppercut followed by a right hook sent him to the canvas. Though he beat the count and showed resilience, he absorbed heavy punishment as Azim poured in combinations.

The end came in the third round. With Azim continuing to land clean, powerful shots, the referee stepped in to stop the contest while Claggett was still standing, preventing further damage. The stoppage was only the second of Claggett’s lengthy 50-fight career.

After the fight, Azim thanked his team and opponent before stating his...