Teofimo Lopez vs. Steve Claggett Boxing Betting
Teofimo Lopez will defend his WBO and The Ring super lightweight title against Steve Claggett on Saturday, June 29 in Miami, Florida. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and can be seen on ESPN. The bout will take place at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. Lopez is 20-1 in his career with 13 knockouts. He is coming off a unanimous decision win against Jamaine Ortiz in February. Claggett is 38-7-2 in his career with 26 knockouts. He is coming off a 2nd round RTD against Marco Gonzalez Barraza in January. Lopez is listed as a 10-1 favorite in boxing odds to win this fight.
When: Saturday, June 29, 2024
Where: Miami, Florida
Why: WBO and The Ring Super Lightweight Title Fight
On Saturday, June 29, 2024, Teofimo Lopez (20-1, 13 knockouts) will face Steve Claggett (38-7-2, 26 knockouts) in a 12-round super lightweight bout. Specifically, the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida is the venue. ESPN will provide television coverage.
Teofimo Lopez vs. Steve Claggett Boxing Odds
Steve Claggett +585
Teofimo Lopez -1000
Teofimo Lopez vs. Steve Claggett
“I have always wanted to fight in South Florida, where I grew up and developed as a fighter. I never thought it would happen, but now, on June 29, I get the opportunity to do so not just as a world champion but as the lineal world champion of my division.” Lopez said to the media, “This has been one of my goals since turning pro, and I’m motivated to showcase my talent there in front of my Honduran fans and the entire Latino community. This is like a Rocky Balboa story for Steve Claggett. I’m very much looking forward to what kind of style I’m going to see. There were no other fighters who were interested in fighting me, and I felt like he would give not just me, but the fans as well, a great fight to watch.”
Claggett has not lost since 2021 and he comes in knowing he has a great opportunity. “I have worked my entire life for this opportunity, and I intend to make the most of it.” Claggett said to the media, “I am more motivated than ever before, and I’m ready to give it everything I’ve got.”
WBO and The Ring Super Lightweight Title Bout
Teofimo Lopez, age 26 is 20-1 with 13 knockouts. He stands five feet and eight inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He is 5-1 in his last six fights. He is coming off a unanimous decision win against Jamaine Ortiz in February. Lopez won by unanimous decision against Josh Taylor in June of last year, won by split decision against Sandor Martin in December of 2022, won by 7th round TKO against Pedro Campa in August of 2022, lost a split decision to George Kambosos Jr. in November of 2021 and won a unanimous decision win against Vasiliy Lomachenko in October of 2020.
Steve Claggett, age 34, is 38-7-2 with 26 knockouts. He stands five feet and eight inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is 6-0 in his last six fights. He is coming off a 2nd round RTD win against Marcos Gonzalez Barraza in January. Claggett won by unanimous decision against Miguel Madueno in November of last year, won by unanimous decision against Carlos Sanchez in September of last year, won by 3rd round TKO against Alberto Machado in June of last year, won by 7th round RTD against Rafael Guzman Lugo in March of last year and won by 4th round TKO against Jonathan Jose Eniz in October of 2022.
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