Boxing Fight Tonight: Teofimo Lopez vs. Steve Claggett Date, Time, Venue, Tickets, PPV Price, Livestream, and Undercard Details

The night is finally here when super lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez will look to defend his WBO and Ring Magazine titles against Steve Claggett of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Headlining the event transpiring in Miami, Florida, it will be ‘Takeover’ Lopez’s second title defense since he snatched it from Josh Taylor in June last year.

There’s no doubt, that 26-year-old Lopez was among the elites in the lightweight division, having held the WBO, WBA, and IBF lightweight titles. And now, he is looking to leave a mark on the super lightweight division as well. But on his path to greatness, 35-year-old Claggett, a rather unknown name, is expecting an enormous upset. So, here’s everything you need to know to catch the action in the ring tonight!

When and where?

The highly anticipated action starts at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on Saturday at the James L. Knight Center in Miami Beach, Florida. Fans can look forward to an exciting evening of boxing, culminating in the main event featuring Teofimo Lopez and Steve Claggett, with their ring walk scheduled for approximately 11:30 p.m. ET/9:30 p.m. PT. 

This promises to be a thrilling matchup, drawing attention from boxing enthusiasts around the globe. For viewers in the United Kingdom, the event will commence at 2 a.m. GMT, offering a late-night treat for those eager to catch all the live action. However, it’s worth mentioning that these timings may change depending on several external factors.

Tickets, pay-per-view price, and live stream

Fans in the US have multiple options to catch the thrilling bout where Teofimo Lopez will defend his titles against Steve Claggett. They can tune in to ESPN or ESPN Deportes for live coverage or stream the fight live on ESPN+. The ESPN+ subscription is available at $10.99 per month or $109.99 annually, offering flexibility depending on your viewing preferences.

Meanwhile, boxing enthusiasts in the United Kingdom won’t miss out on the action either. They can watch the fight live on Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event, ensuring they have front-row seats to all the excitement and drama of the match. And for those looking to catch the fight live at the Miami Beach venue, tickets for the fight are available on StubHub. The prices range from $80, $90, $100, $200, $300, $400, $500, and $641, while the lowest price is $79 for the James L. Knight Center, which can hold 4,569 people in it.

Teofimo Lopez vs. Steve Claggett: Full card

Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali’s grandson, Nico Ali Walsh (9-1-0), will square off against Sona Akale (9-1-0) in a rematch to avenge his first majority decision loss back in August last year. Both fighters share identical records, making this a highly anticipated rematch. The fight will see the two middleweight boxers duke it out in a six-round bout, promising an intense and competitive opening to the event.

Following that, the card will feature an exciting matchup between Robeisy Ramirez (13-2-0) and Brandon Leon Benitez (21-2-0). These two skilled fighters will battle for the vacant WBO NABO featherweight title in a ten-round clash. Ramirez, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, brings his technical prowess to the ring against Benitez, who has a strong professional record and is hungry for the title. This bout is expected to be a display of high-level boxing and determination from both contenders.

Official Weigh-ins

Yesterday, all the fighters in the card completed their final weigh-ins for the fight, with Lopez coming in at 139.4 pounds while Claggett tipped the scale at 139.5 pounds. Meanwhile, Robeisy Ramirez weighed in at 124.8 pounds and his opponent Brandon Leon Benitez came in 1.1 pounds heavier than the allowable limit at 127.1 pounds, meaning only Ramirez is eligible for the vacant WBO NABO featherweight title. And lastly, Nico Ali Walsh tipped the scale at 156.9 pounds, while his opponent Akale weighed in at 156.3 pounds. 

With that said, the stage is set for a night of fierce punches and brilliant countermoves. Will Steve Claggett pull off an upset, or will Teofimo Lopez dominate the fight as expected? Share your thoughts in the comments below!