Teofimo Lopez (20-1, 13 KOs) is set to defend his WBO light welterweight title against Steve Claggett (38-7-2, 26 KOs) in a twelve-round bout airing live on ESPN and ESPN+ from the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. The action begins at 10:00 p.m. ET.
In the co-main event, former WBO featherweight champion Robeisy Ramirez (13-2, 8 KOs) will take on Brandon Benitez (21-2, 9 KOs) in a ten-round match.
Boxing 247 will be providing live updates and results for all the fights of the evening.
Teofimo Lopez is under pressure to deliver a strong performance following his lackluster display in his previous fight against Jamaine Ortiz. Despite securing the win, Lopez faced criticism from fans for his performance, impacting his image. Lopez is confident he will shine against Claggett, whom he considers an easy opponent due to his fighting style.
The main card features Teofimo Lopez vs. Steve Claggett and Robeisy Ramirez vs. Brandon Benitez.
Promoter Bob Arum is contemplating a move for Teofimo Lopez to welterweight division post this fight, with a potential showdown against Brian Norman Jr. (26-0, 23 KOs) for the WBO welterweight title in the offing. However, it remains to be seen whether Lopez will accept this challenging opportunity or opt for a simpler fight for a financial gain.
The undercard matches include Yan Santana vs. Brandon Valdes, Rohan Polanco vs. Luis Hernandez Ramos, Nico Ali Walsh vs. Sona Akale, Euri Cedeno vs. Dormedes Potes, Lorenzo Medina vs. Colby Madison, and Bryan Polaco vs. Richard Acevedo.
