The night of the super lightweight championship has finally come. Teofimo Lopez He aims to defend his WBO and Ring Magazine titles. Steve Clagett The main event of the event, which will be held in Miami, Florida, will see “Takeover” Lopez defend the title for the second time since winning it. Josh Taylor Last June.
The 26-year-old Lopez holds the WBO, WBA and IBF lightweight titles and is undoubtedly one of the lightweight division's elite. And now he's looking to make his mark at super lightweight. But on the road to greatness, the lesser-known 35-year-old Claggett is hoping for a major upset. So here's everything you need to know so you don't miss out on the action in the ring tonight.
when and where?
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The highly anticipated bouts will begin on Saturday at 10pm ET/7pm PST from the James L. Knight Center in Miami Beach, Fla. Fans can look forward to an exciting night of boxing culminating in the main event between Teofimo Lopez and Steve Clagett, with the ring walk scheduled for approximately 11:30pm ET (9:30pm PST).
This fight promises to be a thrilling one that will capture the attention of boxing fans around the world. For UK viewers, the fight will kick off at 2am GMT, making it a late-night treat for viewers who want to see all the live action. However, please be advised that these times are subject to change due to several external factors.
Tickets, Pay-Per-View Prices and Live Stream
Fans in the US will have multiple ways to watch the thrilling match as Teofimo Lopez defends his title against Steve Clagett. They can watch the live broadcast on ESPN or ESPN Deportes, or they can live stream the match on ESPN+, which has a subscription cost of $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year, giving them the flexibility to choose based on their viewing preferences.
Meanwhile, British boxing fans won't want to miss out on the bout either, as they can watch the fight live on Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event, giving them a front-row seat to the excitement and drama of the action. Those who want to watch the bout live at a Miami Beach venue can buy tickets for the bout on StubHub, with prices ranging from $80, $90, $100, $200, $300, $400, $500 and $641, with the lowest price being $79 for the 4,569-seat James L. Knight Center.
Teofimo Lopez vs. Steve Clagett: The Full Card
Niko Ali Walsh (9-1-0), grandson of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, will be looking to avenge his first major decision loss last August in a rematch against Sona Akhare (9-1-0). With identical records for both fighters, the rematch is highly anticipated and will see two middleweight boxers collide over six rounds in what promises to be a highly competitive opening bout for the event.
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The card will then feature an exciting matchup between Robbie “Robbie” Ramirez (13-2-0) and Brandon “Leon” Benitez (21-2-0). These two accomplished fighters will battle it out over 10 rounds for the vacant WBO NABO featherweight title. Ramirez, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, will showcase his masterful skills in the ring against Benitez, who has a strong professional record and is hungry for a title shot. This bout is expected to showcase the high level of boxing and determination from both men.
Official Weigh-in
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All fighters on the card completed their final weigh-ins yesterday, with Lopez at 139.4 pounds and Claggett at 139.5 pounds, while Robbie “Ramirez” Ramirez was 124.8 pounds and his opponent Brandon “Leon” Benitez was 1.1 pounds over the limit at 127.1 pounds, leaving only Ramirez in contention for the vacant WBO NABO featherweight title. Finally, Niko “Ali” Walsh was 156.9 pounds and his opponent Aker was 156.3 pounds.
So, we're set for a night of hard punches and impressive comebacks. Will Steve Clagett pull off the upset, or will Teofimo Lopez dominate the fight as expected? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
