Teofimo Lopez will defend his WBO tremendous light-weight title in opposition to Steve Clagett on June 29 in Miami, broadcast reside on Sky Sports activities.
Final June, Lopez received the WBO gold belt from Scottish participant Josh Taylor with excellent factors. In February, he defeated Jermain Ortiz by unanimous determination and efficiently defended the title as soon as.
Canadian challenger Clagett has revitalized his roller-coaster profession lately, with a string of wins since 2021 incomes him a world title shot in opposition to Lopez.
“I’ve at all times wished to combat in South Florida, the place I grew up and have become a boxer,” Lopez mentioned.
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Teofimo Lopez places on a present for Las Vegas followers forward of match in opposition to Jamaine Ortiz as Deadpool debut as an opulent “performer”.
“I by no means thought this could occur, however now, on June 29, I’ve the chance to take action, not solely as a world champion, however as a lineal world champion in my division. That is one thing I’ve by no means achieved since I turned professional. Considered one of my targets is to be motivated to showcase my expertise in entrance of Honduran followers and your entire Latino neighborhood.
“It is like Steve Claggett’s Rocky Balboa story. I am actually wanting ahead to what type I will see. No different boxer is focused on preventing me, I believe he’s going to offer not solely me however the followers an ideal sport to look at.
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“I’ve devoted my life to this chance and I plan to take advantage of it,” Cratchit mentioned. “I am extra motivated than ever and I am prepared to offer it every part I’ve obtained.”
On this 10-round featherweight unification match, Cuba’s former WBO world champion Robesi Ramirez will face Mexico’s Brandon Leon Benitez.
Within the six-round televised opener, middleweight prospect Nico Ali-Walsh makes an attempt to avenge his solely skilled loss in a rematch with Sona Akale.
