Top Rank’s June 29th event, billed as FEEL THE HEAT, features an exciting light welterweight matchup in the main event. Teofimo Lopez, the 26-year-old American, will square off against Steve Claggett, a 35-year-old Canadian.
Lopez will put his WBO and Ring titles on the line against Claggett in an exciting light welterweight matchup. The betting odds favor Lopez, but Claggett will be looking to spring an upset against the 2015 lightweight Golden Gloves champion.
Which Fighters Are Fighting in the Undercard of FEEL THE HEAT?
- Robeisy Ramirez vs. Brandon Leon Benitez, 10 rounds, featherweights
- Sona Akale vs. Nico Ali Walsh, rematch, 6 rounds, middleweights
- Elvis Rodriguez vs. Jino Rodrigo, 10 rounds, junior welterweights
- Emiliano Vargas vs. Jose Zaragoza, 8 rounds, junior welterweights
- Rohan Polanco vs. Luis Hernandez, 8 rounds, junior welterweights
- Euri Cedeno vs. Dormedes Potes, 8 rounds, middleweights
- Yan Santana vs. Brandon Valdes, 10 rounds, featherweights
- Lorenzo Medina vs. Detrailous Webster, 6 rounds, heavyweights
Lopez vs. Claggett Preview
Lopez moved up in weight after losing the unified lightweight titles to George Kambosos Jr. in a massive upset via split decision, the first loss of his professional MMA career. The move proved a masterclass as he is on a four-fight winning streak in his new division.
Currently holding the WBO and the Ring versions of the light welterweight titles, Lopez is a massive betting favorite against Claggett. Lopez won the title from Josh Taylor via unanimous decision and defended the title against Jamaine Ortiz similarly.
On the other hand, the Canadian is on a 9-fight winning streak, 7 via finish. With 26 KOs in 38 victories, Claggett has only lost by KOs in only one of his 7 losses. On the other hand, Lopez boasts a 65% finish rate in 20 professional boxing victories.
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With a win over Claggett, Lopez will be looking to unify the titles against either Issac Cruz, Devin Haney, or Liam Paro. Claggett has the chance to halt Lopez’s ambitions but has not shown the ability to do so so far.
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