Boxing is still a popular sport, with a complicated structure of weight divisions and governing organizations. Mixed martial arts (MMA) has created competition for the sport yet still produces exciting contests and international stars. One of the world’s most fascinating and lasting sports is boxing, thanks to its rich history and ongoing appeal. For boxing fans in the U.S., June 29, 2024, features two major events.
Teofimo Lopez vs. Steve Claggett: Miami, Florida’s James L. Knight Center will host this bout. The WBO and Ring super lightweight belts that Lopez, a former unified lightweight champion, is defending against Claggett. Lopez is aiming to keep up his domination in the super lightweight class. Thus, this fight is likely to be intense. Notable matches on the undercard include Rafael Benitez vs. Brian Ramirez.
Teofimo vs. Steve Claggett will face one another for a 12-round matchup for Lopez’s WBO junior welterweight title. Here is a complete list of undercard fights:
- Robeisy Ramirez vs. Brandon Leon Benitez, 10 rounds, featherweights
- Yan Santana vs. Brandon Valdes, 10 rounds, featherweights
- Rohan Polanco vs. Luis Hernandez Ramos, 8 rounds, welterweights
- Nico Ali Walsh vs. Sona Akale, 8 rounds, middleweights
- Euri Cedeno vs. Dormedes Potes, 8 rounds, middleweights
- Lorenzo Medina vs. Colby Madison, 6 rounds, heavyweights
- Bryan Polaco vs. Richard Acevedo, 6 rounds, middleweights
Which Other Boxers Will Be in The Ring This Week?
On June 29, there is a confrontation between two generations. Juan Francisco Estrada, a veteran, challenges Jesse Rodriguez for the WBC and The Ring super flyweight titles at the Footprint Center in Arizona.
Rodriguez, who views Estrada as his idol, is back in the super flyweight division to face him. All that is set aside as he seeks to demonstrate why he is among the best young fighters available.
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Fighters fighting in the undercard:
- Arturo Popoca vs. Danny Barrios Flores, 10 rounds, junior featherweights
- Sunny Edwards vs. Adrian Curiel, 12 rounds, flyweights
- Yamileth Mercado vs. Ramla Ali, 10 rounds, women’s junior featherweights
- Gabriel Muratalla vs. Carlos Fontes, 8 rounds, bantamweights
- Fabian Rojo vs. Daniel Gonzalez, 6 rounds, welterweights
- Leonardo Rubalcava vs. William Flenoy, 6 rounds, junior welterweights
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