Adam Azim electrified the London crowd, entering to Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” in a black fedora before delivering a brutal start. An early uppercut split Steve Claggett’s nose, and a right hook sent the 36‑year‑old crashing to the canvas. Claggett rose, but Azim’s relentless pressure forced referee Marcus McDonnell to stop the bout in the third round.

The victory moves Azim a step closer to a shot at the vacant IBF light‑welterweight title. The governing body has ordered Mexico’s Lindolfo Delgado to meet Russian‑Canadian Arthur Biyarslanov for the belt, and Azim’s camp sees the winner as a likely opponent. Trainer Shane McGuigan insists the British fighter is already a world‑title contender, eyeing unification soon.

Azim’s performance also fuels speculation of a domestic clash with fellow Brit Dalton Smith, a bout that could settle the nation’s top light‑welterweight. Meanwhile, Sevenoaks prospect Lottie Hennessy extended her unbeaten run to nine, stopping Italy’s Giulia De Persio in the sixth. Both fighters now sit atop their respective rankings, sharpening their claims for future world‑title opportunities.

With the London show drawing a sparse crowd, the knockout proved a statement win, cementing Azim’s rising star status.