WBO junior welterweight world champion Teofimo Lopez (20-1, 13 KOs) is ready to defend his title in opposition to Steve Claggett (38-7-2, 26 KOs) on Saturday (June 29) at James L. Knight Heart in Miami, Florida. Lopez will headline in South Florida for the primary time.
“That is going to be a troublesome combat,” stated Lopez. “Lots of people take a look at Claggett’s document and suppose I’m going to combat a no one, however he hasn’t misplaced in three years. He has fought former champions. He at all times involves combat and throws loads of punches. I must be in nice situation to battle a fighter like him. I can’t overlook him, get overconfident, and mess around with him. I do know this combat will likely be nice for all my individuals in Miami.
“In contrast to these different supposed champs at 140, Steve Claggett is the one fighter who raised his hand and stepped as much as problem me. No different fighters have been eager about getting within the ring with me.
“These different fighters need me to assist them make a reputation for themselves. Though individuals don’t know a lot about him, Claggett could be very powerful and at all times involves combat. I need to face fighters like that. I don’t need to face fighters who discuss loads and are simply making an attempt to change into well-known, like my final opponent. I hit him within the second spherical, after which he ran the remainder of the combat. That’s not good for boxing.
“I need to face the highest canine in any division I marketing campaign in. Regardless of the doubters, I’ve overcome related skepticism previously, like earlier than my fights in opposition to Josh Taylor and Vasiliy Lomachenko. All through my profession, I’ve at all times sought to compete in opposition to the perfect. I’m at all times prepared to problem myself. After this combat, if I can get the opposite junior welterweight champs to get within the ring with me, my main objective will likely be to check and push my limits. I would like the triple crown.”
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