
Teofimo Lopez Ready for Return of 'The Takeover’ Against Steve Claggett
“The Takeover” Teofimo Lopez returns this week, and he has been matched with an opponent to bring out the best in him.
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“The Takeover” Teofimo Lopez returns this week, and he has been matched with an opponent to bring out the best in him.

Teofimo Lopez Sr. has been the biggest supporter of the career of his son Teofimo Lopez Jr. Similar to Earl Woods’ prediction of greatness for his son Tiger Woods, Lopez Sr. proclaimed his vision of his son’s success, which materialized when the younger Lopez defeated Vasiliy Lomachenko – and then came crashing down after he lost to George Kambosos Jr. a year later.

Teofimo Lopez is hoping an impressive win over Steve Claggett in Florida this week is just another stop on a busy 2024 journey. Lopez has identified activity as being a key component of his career moving forwards, keeping his skills sharp and keeping his name in the public domain by staying busy.

Teofimo Lopez will face Steve Claggett on Saturday (June 29)at the James L. Knight Center in Miami Beach, Florida. The bout marks Lopez’s return to the ring after a lackluster performance in February during Super Bowl week.

Former featherweight titleholder Robeisy Ramirez is determined to reclaim his belt by year's end, starting with contender Brandon Leon Benitez at the James L. Knight Center in Miami on June 29.


Worldwide speculation has spread like wildfire that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is behind an ambitious bid to take the reins of boxing, creating a league and either working with or buying out promoters, following a report in the New York Times.

Promoter Eddie Hearn is hopeful that Jack Catterall’s big win over Josh Taylor in Leeds will bring him closer to a world title fight. Catterall outpointed his bitter rival over 12 fast-paced rounds at the First Direct Arena and was faced with questions about what he wanted to do next.

Forty-seven-fight veteran Steve Claggett will get his first shot at a world title when he challenges Teofimo Lopez for the WBO junior welterweight belt in Miami on June 29.

Teofimo Lopez will defend his WBO super-lightweight against Steve Claggett of Canada at James L. Knight Center in Miami on June 29