MIAMI — Teofimo Lopez retained his WBO junior welterweight title with a unanimous resolution victory over Steve Claggett on Saturday night on the downtown James L. Knight Heart, however he didn’t make an announcement towards the key underdog.
Lopez — a -1200 favourite, per ESPN BET — shut out Claggett on two playing cards with scores of 120-108 and gained 119-109 on the third. Canada’s Claggett (38-8-2, 26 KOs) was combating in a 12-round struggle for the primary time.
Lopez, ESPN’s No. 10 pound-for-pound boxer, simply defeated Claggett, outlanding him 315-60, however he surprisingly by no means got here near scoring a knockdown, a lot much less a knockout, towards a boxer combating on the world-class degree for the primary time.
Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) confirmed large energy at 135 kilos, the place he reigned as undisputed champion, however in 5 fights at 140, he has scored only one KO. That got here in August 2022 towards journeyman Pedro Campa.
“I knew precisely what sort of fighter this man was. … He will come ahead and take a look at my conditioning. And that is what we had in the present day,” Lopez, 26, stated. “He is a troublesome fighter. I do not suppose anybody ought to overlook him. I knew that coming into this. … He dealt with himself.”
Lopez, who grew up in South Florida, appeared to acknowledge his lack of energy afterward. He stated it was a troublesome weight minimize “and though it would not appear to be I can deal with my very own at 147, I consider I can.”
Lopez, along with his again to the ropes, was in a position to fend off the hard-charging Claggett. But it was clear what caliber of fighter Claggett was. Somebody far beneath the highest degree, a fighter with shoddy footwork who merely plowed ahead and let his fingers go.
Claggett’s combating coronary heart cannot be questioned, and he might be proud that he went the space. He was in a position to bust up Lopez over each eyes, too, and contact him up way more typically than anticipated.
Maybe Lopez took Claggett, 35, flippantly. Lopez, in spite of everything, was on the unsuitable finish of ESPN’s 2021 Upset of the 12 months when he was defeated by George Kambosos.
Lopez additionally barely defeated Sandor Martin, a top quality fighter, in his second bout at 140 kilos. Lopez rebounded, nonetheless, with a dominant efficiency towards Josh Taylor final summer season to win the lineal championship.
However in February, Lopez was booed as he struggled to chop off the ring towards Jamaine Ortiz, a contender who did not interact.
In selecting Claggett — promoter Prime Rank additionally supplied fights with Kenny Sims, Elvis Rodriguez and Ray Muratalla — Lopez selected the best choice. He additionally selected the fighter who was assured to come back ahead, ostensibly to supply a knockout. It by no means materialized regardless of all of the clear counter punches Lopez landed.
Lopez uncorked proper uppercuts and left hooks that linked flush. He surprised Claggett in Spherical 8 and poured on extra punishment in Spherical 9, however Claggett confirmed his combating coronary heart — and chin — by persevering with to push ahead.
Lopez unleashed a staggering 946 photographs and 100 in Spherical 4, each profession highs. Claggett, recognized for his quantity punching, threw 366 punches.
Lopez informed ESPN earlier this month that he deliberate to return in September. It is potential that can mark his welterweight debut.
“We do not dodge no person,” Lopez stated. “I simply need the most effective and I need to struggle the most effective so I can acquire extra legacy. That is what it is all about. The glory. … Teofimo’s nonetheless right here.”
MIAMI — Teofimo Lopez retained his WBO junior welterweight title with a unanimous resolution victory over Steve Claggett on Saturday night on the downtown James L. Knight Heart, however he didn’t make an announcement towards the key underdog.
Lopez — a -1200 favourite, per ESPN BET — shut out Claggett on two playing cards with scores of 120-108 and gained 119-109 on the third. Canada’s Claggett (38-8-2, 26 KOs) was combating in a 12-round struggle for the primary time.
Lopez, ESPN’s No. 10 pound-for-pound boxer, simply defeated Claggett, outlanding him 315-60, however he surprisingly by no means got here near scoring a knockdown, a lot much less a knockout, towards a boxer combating on the world-class degree for the primary time.
Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) confirmed large energy at 135 kilos, the place he reigned as undisputed champion, however in 5 fights at 140, he has scored only one KO. That got here in August 2022 towards journeyman Pedro Campa.
“I knew precisely what sort of fighter this man was. … He will come ahead and take a look at my conditioning. And that is what we had in the present day,” Lopez, 26, stated. “He is a troublesome fighter. I do not suppose anybody ought to overlook him. I knew that coming into this. … He dealt with himself.”
Lopez, who grew up in South Florida, appeared to acknowledge his lack of energy afterward. He stated it was a troublesome weight minimize “and though it would not appear to be I can deal with my very own at 147, I consider I can.”
Lopez, along with his again to the ropes, was in a position to fend off the hard-charging Claggett. But it was clear what caliber of fighter Claggett was. Somebody far beneath the highest degree, a fighter with shoddy footwork who merely plowed ahead and let his fingers go.
Claggett’s combating coronary heart cannot be questioned, and he might be proud that he went the space. He was in a position to bust up Lopez over each eyes, too, and contact him up way more typically than anticipated.
Maybe Lopez took Claggett, 35, flippantly. Lopez, in spite of everything, was on the unsuitable finish of ESPN’s 2021 Upset of the 12 months when he was defeated by George Kambosos.
Lopez additionally barely defeated Sandor Martin, a top quality fighter, in his second bout at 140 kilos. Lopez rebounded, nonetheless, with a dominant efficiency towards Josh Taylor final summer season to win the lineal championship.
However in February, Lopez was booed as he struggled to chop off the ring towards Jamaine Ortiz, a contender who did not interact.
In selecting Claggett — promoter Prime Rank additionally supplied fights with Kenny Sims, Elvis Rodriguez and Ray Muratalla — Lopez selected the best choice. He additionally selected the fighter who was assured to come back ahead, ostensibly to supply a knockout. It by no means materialized regardless of all of the clear counter punches Lopez landed.
Lopez uncorked proper uppercuts and left hooks that linked flush. He surprised Claggett in Spherical 8 and poured on extra punishment in Spherical 9, however Claggett confirmed his combating coronary heart — and chin — by persevering with to push ahead.
Lopez unleashed a staggering 946 photographs and 100 in Spherical 4, each profession highs. Claggett, recognized for his quantity punching, threw 366 punches.
Lopez informed ESPN earlier this month that he deliberate to return in September. It is potential that can mark his welterweight debut.
“We do not dodge no person,” Lopez stated. “I simply need the most effective and I need to struggle the most effective so I can acquire extra legacy. That is what it is all about. The glory. … Teofimo’s nonetheless right here.”
MIAMI — Teofimo Lopez retained his WBO junior welterweight title with a unanimous resolution victory over Steve Claggett on Saturday night on the downtown James L. Knight Heart, however he didn’t make an announcement towards the key underdog.
Lopez — a -1200 favourite, per ESPN BET — shut out Claggett on two playing cards with scores of 120-108 and gained 119-109 on the third. Canada’s Claggett (38-8-2, 26 KOs) was combating in a 12-round struggle for the primary time.
Lopez, ESPN’s No. 10 pound-for-pound boxer, simply defeated Claggett, outlanding him 315-60, however he surprisingly by no means got here near scoring a knockdown, a lot much less a knockout, towards a boxer combating on the world-class degree for the primary time.
Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) confirmed large energy at 135 kilos, the place he reigned as undisputed champion, however in 5 fights at 140, he has scored only one KO. That got here in August 2022 towards journeyman Pedro Campa.
“I knew precisely what sort of fighter this man was. … He will come ahead and take a look at my conditioning. And that is what we had in the present day,” Lopez, 26, stated. “He is a troublesome fighter. I do not suppose anybody ought to overlook him. I knew that coming into this. … He dealt with himself.”
Lopez, who grew up in South Florida, appeared to acknowledge his lack of energy afterward. He stated it was a troublesome weight minimize “and though it would not appear to be I can deal with my very own at 147, I consider I can.”
Lopez, along with his again to the ropes, was in a position to fend off the hard-charging Claggett. But it was clear what caliber of fighter Claggett was. Somebody far beneath the highest degree, a fighter with shoddy footwork who merely plowed ahead and let his fingers go.
Claggett’s combating coronary heart cannot be questioned, and he might be proud that he went the space. He was in a position to bust up Lopez over each eyes, too, and contact him up way more typically than anticipated.
Maybe Lopez took Claggett, 35, flippantly. Lopez, in spite of everything, was on the unsuitable finish of ESPN’s 2021 Upset of the 12 months when he was defeated by George Kambosos.
Lopez additionally barely defeated Sandor Martin, a top quality fighter, in his second bout at 140 kilos. Lopez rebounded, nonetheless, with a dominant efficiency towards Josh Taylor final summer season to win the lineal championship.
However in February, Lopez was booed as he struggled to chop off the ring towards Jamaine Ortiz, a contender who did not interact.
In selecting Claggett — promoter Prime Rank additionally supplied fights with Kenny Sims, Elvis Rodriguez and Ray Muratalla — Lopez selected the best choice. He additionally selected the fighter who was assured to come back ahead, ostensibly to supply a knockout. It by no means materialized regardless of all of the clear counter punches Lopez landed.
Lopez uncorked proper uppercuts and left hooks that linked flush. He surprised Claggett in Spherical 8 and poured on extra punishment in Spherical 9, however Claggett confirmed his combating coronary heart — and chin — by persevering with to push ahead.
Lopez unleashed a staggering 946 photographs and 100 in Spherical 4, each profession highs. Claggett, recognized for his quantity punching, threw 366 punches.
Lopez informed ESPN earlier this month that he deliberate to return in September. It is potential that can mark his welterweight debut.
“We do not dodge no person,” Lopez stated. “I simply need the most effective and I need to struggle the most effective so I can acquire extra legacy. That is what it is all about. The glory. … Teofimo’s nonetheless right here.”
MIAMI — Teofimo Lopez retained his WBO junior welterweight title with a unanimous resolution victory over Steve Claggett on Saturday night on the downtown James L. Knight Heart, however he didn’t make an announcement towards the key underdog.
Lopez — a -1200 favourite, per ESPN BET — shut out Claggett on two playing cards with scores of 120-108 and gained 119-109 on the third. Canada’s Claggett (38-8-2, 26 KOs) was combating in a 12-round struggle for the primary time.
Lopez, ESPN’s No. 10 pound-for-pound boxer, simply defeated Claggett, outlanding him 315-60, however he surprisingly by no means got here near scoring a knockdown, a lot much less a knockout, towards a boxer combating on the world-class degree for the primary time.
Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) confirmed large energy at 135 kilos, the place he reigned as undisputed champion, however in 5 fights at 140, he has scored only one KO. That got here in August 2022 towards journeyman Pedro Campa.
“I knew precisely what sort of fighter this man was. … He will come ahead and take a look at my conditioning. And that is what we had in the present day,” Lopez, 26, stated. “He is a troublesome fighter. I do not suppose anybody ought to overlook him. I knew that coming into this. … He dealt with himself.”
Lopez, who grew up in South Florida, appeared to acknowledge his lack of energy afterward. He stated it was a troublesome weight minimize “and though it would not appear to be I can deal with my very own at 147, I consider I can.”
Lopez, along with his again to the ropes, was in a position to fend off the hard-charging Claggett. But it was clear what caliber of fighter Claggett was. Somebody far beneath the highest degree, a fighter with shoddy footwork who merely plowed ahead and let his fingers go.
Claggett’s combating coronary heart cannot be questioned, and he might be proud that he went the space. He was in a position to bust up Lopez over each eyes, too, and contact him up way more typically than anticipated.
Maybe Lopez took Claggett, 35, flippantly. Lopez, in spite of everything, was on the unsuitable finish of ESPN’s 2021 Upset of the 12 months when he was defeated by George Kambosos.
Lopez additionally barely defeated Sandor Martin, a top quality fighter, in his second bout at 140 kilos. Lopez rebounded, nonetheless, with a dominant efficiency towards Josh Taylor final summer season to win the lineal championship.
However in February, Lopez was booed as he struggled to chop off the ring towards Jamaine Ortiz, a contender who did not interact.
In selecting Claggett — promoter Prime Rank additionally supplied fights with Kenny Sims, Elvis Rodriguez and Ray Muratalla — Lopez selected the best choice. He additionally selected the fighter who was assured to come back ahead, ostensibly to supply a knockout. It by no means materialized regardless of all of the clear counter punches Lopez landed.
Lopez uncorked proper uppercuts and left hooks that linked flush. He surprised Claggett in Spherical 8 and poured on extra punishment in Spherical 9, however Claggett confirmed his combating coronary heart — and chin — by persevering with to push ahead.
Lopez unleashed a staggering 946 photographs and 100 in Spherical 4, each profession highs. Claggett, recognized for his quantity punching, threw 366 punches.
Lopez informed ESPN earlier this month that he deliberate to return in September. It is potential that can mark his welterweight debut.
“We do not dodge no person,” Lopez stated. “I simply need the most effective and I need to struggle the most effective so I can acquire extra legacy. That is what it is all about. The glory. … Teofimo’s nonetheless right here.”
MIAMI — Teofimo Lopez retained his WBO junior welterweight title with a unanimous resolution victory over Steve Claggett on Saturday night on the downtown James L. Knight Heart, however he didn’t make an announcement towards the key underdog.
Lopez — a -1200 favourite, per ESPN BET — shut out Claggett on two playing cards with scores of 120-108 and gained 119-109 on the third. Canada’s Claggett (38-8-2, 26 KOs) was combating in a 12-round struggle for the primary time.
Lopez, ESPN’s No. 10 pound-for-pound boxer, simply defeated Claggett, outlanding him 315-60, however he surprisingly by no means got here near scoring a knockdown, a lot much less a knockout, towards a boxer combating on the world-class degree for the primary time.
Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) confirmed large energy at 135 kilos, the place he reigned as undisputed champion, however in 5 fights at 140, he has scored only one KO. That got here in August 2022 towards journeyman Pedro Campa.
“I knew precisely what sort of fighter this man was. … He will come ahead and take a look at my conditioning. And that is what we had in the present day,” Lopez, 26, stated. “He is a troublesome fighter. I do not suppose anybody ought to overlook him. I knew that coming into this. … He dealt with himself.”
Lopez, who grew up in South Florida, appeared to acknowledge his lack of energy afterward. He stated it was a troublesome weight minimize “and though it would not appear to be I can deal with my very own at 147, I consider I can.”
Lopez, along with his again to the ropes, was in a position to fend off the hard-charging Claggett. But it was clear what caliber of fighter Claggett was. Somebody far beneath the highest degree, a fighter with shoddy footwork who merely plowed ahead and let his fingers go.
Claggett’s combating coronary heart cannot be questioned, and he might be proud that he went the space. He was in a position to bust up Lopez over each eyes, too, and contact him up way more typically than anticipated.
Maybe Lopez took Claggett, 35, flippantly. Lopez, in spite of everything, was on the unsuitable finish of ESPN’s 2021 Upset of the 12 months when he was defeated by George Kambosos.
Lopez additionally barely defeated Sandor Martin, a top quality fighter, in his second bout at 140 kilos. Lopez rebounded, nonetheless, with a dominant efficiency towards Josh Taylor final summer season to win the lineal championship.
However in February, Lopez was booed as he struggled to chop off the ring towards Jamaine Ortiz, a contender who did not interact.
In selecting Claggett — promoter Prime Rank additionally supplied fights with Kenny Sims, Elvis Rodriguez and Ray Muratalla — Lopez selected the best choice. He additionally selected the fighter who was assured to come back ahead, ostensibly to supply a knockout. It by no means materialized regardless of all of the clear counter punches Lopez landed.
Lopez uncorked proper uppercuts and left hooks that linked flush. He surprised Claggett in Spherical 8 and poured on extra punishment in Spherical 9, however Claggett confirmed his combating coronary heart — and chin — by persevering with to push ahead.
Lopez unleashed a staggering 946 photographs and 100 in Spherical 4, each profession highs. Claggett, recognized for his quantity punching, threw 366 punches.
Lopez informed ESPN earlier this month that he deliberate to return in September. It is potential that can mark his welterweight debut.
“We do not dodge no person,” Lopez stated. “I simply need the most effective and I need to struggle the most effective so I can acquire extra legacy. That is what it is all about. The glory. … Teofimo’s nonetheless right here.”
MIAMI — Teofimo Lopez retained his WBO junior welterweight title with a unanimous resolution victory over Steve Claggett on Saturday night on the downtown James L. Knight Heart, however he didn’t make an announcement towards the key underdog.
Lopez — a -1200 favourite, per ESPN BET — shut out Claggett on two playing cards with scores of 120-108 and gained 119-109 on the third. Canada’s Claggett (38-8-2, 26 KOs) was combating in a 12-round struggle for the primary time.
Lopez, ESPN’s No. 10 pound-for-pound boxer, simply defeated Claggett, outlanding him 315-60, however he surprisingly by no means got here near scoring a knockdown, a lot much less a knockout, towards a boxer combating on the world-class degree for the primary time.
Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) confirmed large energy at 135 kilos, the place he reigned as undisputed champion, however in 5 fights at 140, he has scored only one KO. That got here in August 2022 towards journeyman Pedro Campa.
“I knew precisely what sort of fighter this man was. … He will come ahead and take a look at my conditioning. And that is what we had in the present day,” Lopez, 26, stated. “He is a troublesome fighter. I do not suppose anybody ought to overlook him. I knew that coming into this. … He dealt with himself.”
Lopez, who grew up in South Florida, appeared to acknowledge his lack of energy afterward. He stated it was a troublesome weight minimize “and though it would not appear to be I can deal with my very own at 147, I consider I can.”
Lopez, along with his again to the ropes, was in a position to fend off the hard-charging Claggett. But it was clear what caliber of fighter Claggett was. Somebody far beneath the highest degree, a fighter with shoddy footwork who merely plowed ahead and let his fingers go.
Claggett’s combating coronary heart cannot be questioned, and he might be proud that he went the space. He was in a position to bust up Lopez over each eyes, too, and contact him up way more typically than anticipated.
Maybe Lopez took Claggett, 35, flippantly. Lopez, in spite of everything, was on the unsuitable finish of ESPN’s 2021 Upset of the 12 months when he was defeated by George Kambosos.
Lopez additionally barely defeated Sandor Martin, a top quality fighter, in his second bout at 140 kilos. Lopez rebounded, nonetheless, with a dominant efficiency towards Josh Taylor final summer season to win the lineal championship.
However in February, Lopez was booed as he struggled to chop off the ring towards Jamaine Ortiz, a contender who did not interact.
In selecting Claggett — promoter Prime Rank additionally supplied fights with Kenny Sims, Elvis Rodriguez and Ray Muratalla — Lopez selected the best choice. He additionally selected the fighter who was assured to come back ahead, ostensibly to supply a knockout. It by no means materialized regardless of all of the clear counter punches Lopez landed.
Lopez uncorked proper uppercuts and left hooks that linked flush. He surprised Claggett in Spherical 8 and poured on extra punishment in Spherical 9, however Claggett confirmed his combating coronary heart — and chin — by persevering with to push ahead.
Lopez unleashed a staggering 946 photographs and 100 in Spherical 4, each profession highs. Claggett, recognized for his quantity punching, threw 366 punches.
Lopez informed ESPN earlier this month that he deliberate to return in September. It is potential that can mark his welterweight debut.
“We do not dodge no person,” Lopez stated. “I simply need the most effective and I need to struggle the most effective so I can acquire extra legacy. That is what it is all about. The glory. … Teofimo’s nonetheless right here.”
MIAMI — Teofimo Lopez retained his WBO junior welterweight title with a unanimous resolution victory over Steve Claggett on Saturday night on the downtown James L. Knight Heart, however he didn’t make an announcement towards the key underdog.
Lopez — a -1200 favourite, per ESPN BET — shut out Claggett on two playing cards with scores of 120-108 and gained 119-109 on the third. Canada’s Claggett (38-8-2, 26 KOs) was combating in a 12-round struggle for the primary time.
Lopez, ESPN’s No. 10 pound-for-pound boxer, simply defeated Claggett, outlanding him 315-60, however he surprisingly by no means got here near scoring a knockdown, a lot much less a knockout, towards a boxer combating on the world-class degree for the primary time.
Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) confirmed large energy at 135 kilos, the place he reigned as undisputed champion, however in 5 fights at 140, he has scored only one KO. That got here in August 2022 towards journeyman Pedro Campa.
“I knew precisely what sort of fighter this man was. … He will come ahead and take a look at my conditioning. And that is what we had in the present day,” Lopez, 26, stated. “He is a troublesome fighter. I do not suppose anybody ought to overlook him. I knew that coming into this. … He dealt with himself.”
Lopez, who grew up in South Florida, appeared to acknowledge his lack of energy afterward. He stated it was a troublesome weight minimize “and though it would not appear to be I can deal with my very own at 147, I consider I can.”
Lopez, along with his again to the ropes, was in a position to fend off the hard-charging Claggett. But it was clear what caliber of fighter Claggett was. Somebody far beneath the highest degree, a fighter with shoddy footwork who merely plowed ahead and let his fingers go.
Claggett’s combating coronary heart cannot be questioned, and he might be proud that he went the space. He was in a position to bust up Lopez over each eyes, too, and contact him up way more typically than anticipated.
Maybe Lopez took Claggett, 35, flippantly. Lopez, in spite of everything, was on the unsuitable finish of ESPN’s 2021 Upset of the 12 months when he was defeated by George Kambosos.
Lopez additionally barely defeated Sandor Martin, a top quality fighter, in his second bout at 140 kilos. Lopez rebounded, nonetheless, with a dominant efficiency towards Josh Taylor final summer season to win the lineal championship.
However in February, Lopez was booed as he struggled to chop off the ring towards Jamaine Ortiz, a contender who did not interact.
In selecting Claggett — promoter Prime Rank additionally supplied fights with Kenny Sims, Elvis Rodriguez and Ray Muratalla — Lopez selected the best choice. He additionally selected the fighter who was assured to come back ahead, ostensibly to supply a knockout. It by no means materialized regardless of all of the clear counter punches Lopez landed.
Lopez uncorked proper uppercuts and left hooks that linked flush. He surprised Claggett in Spherical 8 and poured on extra punishment in Spherical 9, however Claggett confirmed his combating coronary heart — and chin — by persevering with to push ahead.
Lopez unleashed a staggering 946 photographs and 100 in Spherical 4, each profession highs. Claggett, recognized for his quantity punching, threw 366 punches.
Lopez informed ESPN earlier this month that he deliberate to return in September. It is potential that can mark his welterweight debut.
“We do not dodge no person,” Lopez stated. “I simply need the most effective and I need to struggle the most effective so I can acquire extra legacy. That is what it is all about. The glory. … Teofimo’s nonetheless right here.”
MIAMI — Teofimo Lopez retained his WBO junior welterweight title with a unanimous resolution victory over Steve Claggett on Saturday night on the downtown James L. Knight Heart, however he didn’t make an announcement towards the key underdog.
Lopez — a -1200 favourite, per ESPN BET — shut out Claggett on two playing cards with scores of 120-108 and gained 119-109 on the third. Canada’s Claggett (38-8-2, 26 KOs) was combating in a 12-round struggle for the primary time.
Lopez, ESPN’s No. 10 pound-for-pound boxer, simply defeated Claggett, outlanding him 315-60, however he surprisingly by no means got here near scoring a knockdown, a lot much less a knockout, towards a boxer combating on the world-class degree for the primary time.
Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) confirmed large energy at 135 kilos, the place he reigned as undisputed champion, however in 5 fights at 140, he has scored only one KO. That got here in August 2022 towards journeyman Pedro Campa.
“I knew precisely what sort of fighter this man was. … He will come ahead and take a look at my conditioning. And that is what we had in the present day,” Lopez, 26, stated. “He is a troublesome fighter. I do not suppose anybody ought to overlook him. I knew that coming into this. … He dealt with himself.”
Lopez, who grew up in South Florida, appeared to acknowledge his lack of energy afterward. He stated it was a troublesome weight minimize “and though it would not appear to be I can deal with my very own at 147, I consider I can.”
Lopez, along with his again to the ropes, was in a position to fend off the hard-charging Claggett. But it was clear what caliber of fighter Claggett was. Somebody far beneath the highest degree, a fighter with shoddy footwork who merely plowed ahead and let his fingers go.
Claggett’s combating coronary heart cannot be questioned, and he might be proud that he went the space. He was in a position to bust up Lopez over each eyes, too, and contact him up way more typically than anticipated.
Maybe Lopez took Claggett, 35, flippantly. Lopez, in spite of everything, was on the unsuitable finish of ESPN’s 2021 Upset of the 12 months when he was defeated by George Kambosos.
Lopez additionally barely defeated Sandor Martin, a top quality fighter, in his second bout at 140 kilos. Lopez rebounded, nonetheless, with a dominant efficiency towards Josh Taylor final summer season to win the lineal championship.
However in February, Lopez was booed as he struggled to chop off the ring towards Jamaine Ortiz, a contender who did not interact.
In selecting Claggett — promoter Prime Rank additionally supplied fights with Kenny Sims, Elvis Rodriguez and Ray Muratalla — Lopez selected the best choice. He additionally selected the fighter who was assured to come back ahead, ostensibly to supply a knockout. It by no means materialized regardless of all of the clear counter punches Lopez landed.
Lopez uncorked proper uppercuts and left hooks that linked flush. He surprised Claggett in Spherical 8 and poured on extra punishment in Spherical 9, however Claggett confirmed his combating coronary heart — and chin — by persevering with to push ahead.
Lopez unleashed a staggering 946 photographs and 100 in Spherical 4, each profession highs. Claggett, recognized for his quantity punching, threw 366 punches.
Lopez informed ESPN earlier this month that he deliberate to return in September. It is potential that can mark his welterweight debut.
“We do not dodge no person,” Lopez stated. “I simply need the most effective and I need to struggle the most effective so I can acquire extra legacy. That is what it is all about. The glory. … Teofimo’s nonetheless right here.”