Teofimo Lopez is finalizing a fight with Steve Claggett for Lopez's WBO junior welterweight title on June 29 in Miami. Claggett, a 34-year-old with a 38-7-2 record, will be stepping up to the world-class level for the first time. The fight will replace Claggett's scheduled bout with Mike Ohan Jr. in Montreal. Lopez aims to defend his title against Claggett, who has won nine straight fights since 2021.
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Teofimo Lopez and Steve Claggett are finalizing a deal for a June 29 fight in Miami for Lopez's WBO junior welterweight title, sources told @MikeCoppinger. https://t.co/6LlJiktpqc
Claggett is scheduled to fight Mike Ohan Jr. in a 10-round bout April 11 in Montreal, but that matchup won’t take place now that he’s fighting Lopez, sources said. https://t.co/MERk6RQoUC
Claggett (38-7-2, 26 KOs) is a 34-year-old who will be fighting on the world-class level for the first time. He's won nine straight fights since a decision loss to fellow Canadian-level fighter Mathieu Germain in May 2021. Teo will be a major favorite: https://t.co/MLFLLgRC4C
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Looks like Teofimo Lopez vs. Steve Claggett is going down in Miami, Florida 🌴 (Per: @mikecoppinger) https://t.co/HREIq49lj0
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‼️ Teofimo Lopez vs Steve Claggett is reportedly now being finalised for Teofimo’s WBO super-lightweight world title on June 29th in Miami. [According to @MikeCoppinger]
Teofimo Lopez and Steve Claggett are finalizing a deal for a June 29 fight in Miami for Lopez's junior welterweight title, sources told ESPN. Lopez coming off disputed win over Jamaine Ortiz in February. Lopez wasn’t happy with Ortiz’s movement and now gets a pressure fighter.