Who won Lopez vs Claggett?
Teofimo Lopez beat Steve Claggett by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest on Saturday, June 29th, 2024, at James L. Knight Center, Miami.
The scorecards were announced as 120-108, 120-108, 119-109 in favor of winner Teofimo Lopez.
The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Super Lightweight division, which meant the weight limit was 140 pounds (10 stone or 63.5 kg).
This contest was for the unified super lightweight championship of the world, with the WBO, and The Ring belts on the line.
The undercard featured the clash of Ramirez vs Benitez.
Lopez vs Claggett stats
Teofimo Lopez stepped into the ring with a record of 20 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 13 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Steve Claggett made his way to the ring with a record of 38 wins, 7 losses and 2 draws, with 26 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggested Claggett had a slight advantage in power over Lopez, with a 68% knockout percentage compared to Lopez's 65%.
Teofimo Lopez was the younger man by 9 years, at 26 years old.
Claggett had a 1-inch reach advantage.
Both Teofimo Lopez and Steve Claggett fought out of an orthodox stance.
Lopez was the less experienced professional fighter, having had 26 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2016, 8 years and 1 month later than Claggett, whose first professional fight was in 2008. He had fought 151 fewer professional rounds, totaling 137 compared to Claggett's 288.
Steve Claggett was ranked number 8 by the WBO in the 140lb division.
Lopez vs Claggett form
Lopez had beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.
In his last fight leading up to this contest, he had defeated Jamaine Ortiz on February 8, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight and The Ring Junior Welterweight championship fight at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, United States.
Prior to that, he had defeated Josh Taylor on June 10, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight and The Ring Junior Welterweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Going into that contest, he had beaten Sandor Martin on December 10, 2022, by split decision in their WBC World Super Lightweight eliminator fight at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Before that, he had won against Pedro Campa on August 13, 2022, by technical knockout in the 7th round at Resorts World Las Vegas, Las Vegas.
He had been beaten by George Kambosos on November 27, 2021, by split decision in their WBA Super World Lightweight and IBF World Lightweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York.
Claggett had won 5 of his most recent fights, stopping 3 of them, going the distance twice.
In his last fight before this contest, he had beaten Marcos Gonzalez Barraza on January 25, 2024, by technical knockout in the 2nd round at Montreal Casino, Montreal, Canada.
Prior to that, he had beaten Miguel Madueno on November 14, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Montreal Casino, Montreal.
Going into that contest, he had defeated Carlos Sanchez Valadez on September 8, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Lac Leamy Casino, Gatineau.
Before that, he had won against Alberto Machado on June 1, 2023, by technical knockout in the 3rd round at Montreal Casino, Montreal.
He had defeated Rafael Guzman Lugo on March 23, 2023, by technical knockout in the 7th round at Montreal Casino, Montreal.
Activity check
In terms of activity leading into the fight, Steve Claggett had been fighting more than Teofimo Lopez.
Going into this contest, Teofimo Lopez had last fought 4 months and 21 days ago, while Steve Claggett's last outing had been 5 months and 4 days ago.
Lopez's last 5 fights had come over a period of 2 years, 7 months and 2 days, which means he had been fighting approximately every 6 months and 8 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 53 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 10.6 rounds on average.
Claggett's last 5 fights had come over a period of 1 year, 3 months and 6 days, meaning he had been fighting on average every 3 months and 2 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 32 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 6.4 rounds on average.
What time did Lopez vs Claggett start?
The fighters were expected to ringwalk at around 11:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM PST at James L. Knight Center, Miami, United States, which was around 4:00 AM BST in the UK.
Who broadcast Lopez vs Claggett?
The ESPN show began at 10:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM PST. The Sky Sports Action broadcast of the card started at 2:00 AM (BST).
What were the odds on Lopez vs Claggett?
Teofimo Lopez was a 1/10 (-1000) favorite going into the contest, while Steve Claggett made his way into the ring at 11/2 (+550) with oddsmakers.
I thought this was a good, action packed fight.
They both came to fight and both gave their all.
Perfect fight for Teofimo to get some good work in before a mega fight.