The Teofimo Lopez next fight news is official, as “The Takeover” returns in June. Lopez will defend his WBO junior welterweight championship live on ESPN.
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Who will Teofimo Lopez next fight be against?
Lopez is set to take on Steve Claggett later this year. The bout will be for his WBO junior welterweight championship.
How to watch Lopez vs. Claggett in June?
- The event will headline the Top Rank Boxing on ESPN event.
- The fight will take place from Miami.
- The entire event will air live on ESPN.
Teofimo Lopez vs. Steve Claggett preview
A former undisputed lightweight champion, Lopez came out of retirement in February to defend his current belt. He scored a decision victory over Jamaine Ortiz, improving to 20-1 in his career.
A technical fighter with 13 knockouts to his credit, Lopez won the undisputed title in 2020 with a decision vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko. He dropped the belt in his first defense vs. George Kambosos Jr.
His challenger, Claggett, is a native of Canada with a 23-3 record. He topped Marcos Gonzalez Barraza earlier this year. His last loss came in 2021 to Emanuel Lopez.
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Taking down Lomachenko: Lopez made his mark in the boxing world when he took on Lomachenko in 2020. The bout was the first major fight since the COVID-19 outbreak. And Lopez did not disappoint.
With no live audience in attendance, Lopez picked the unified champion apart for 12 rounds. By the end, all three judges scored the fight in favor of the challenger.
Lopez would deny Lomachenko an immediate rematch.
Bouncing back: In his first title defense, Lopez was topped by Kambosos in 2021. The bout was delayed due to the champion testing positive for COVID-19. There were also issues with agreeing on a venue, as Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden was eventually decided upon.
Following the loss, Lopez took time off. He would return in 2022 and claim the NABF and WBO International light welterweight titles. He has not lost since that defeat, reeling off four consecutive decisions with championships on the line each time.
Taking a stand: In 2021, Lopez used his fame to support victims of racial violence. Through his social media platforms, he spoke out in support of Asian communities. Around the world, there was a growing increase in anti-Asian racism in light of the Lunar New Year.
What makes Teofimo Lopez so popular?
The Takeover: An Olympian, Lopez has a strong presence in his style of boxing. A native of Brooklyn, New York, he fights with that proverbial chip on his shoulder.
- Teofimo Lopez record: 20-1 (13 knockouts)
- Teofimo Lopez age: 26
- In 2016, he represented Honduras in the 2016 Summer Olympics. He lost to eventual silver medalist Sofiane Oumiha.
- Along with competing in the Olympics, Lopez was the 2015 winner of the Golden Gloves and claimed bronze at the U.S. Youth National Championships in 2013.
- He made his professional debut on the undercard of an event that featured Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas in 2016.
- His father, Teofimo Lopez Sr., started training the youngster at the age of six years old. The family had relocated to Florida after leaving Honduras. Despite outside talks that he should separate from his father, Lopez remains the main trainer for his son.
Teofimo Lopez net worth
When you talk about greatness, how much a fighter brings in goes a long way to determining that. Teofimo Lopez has a net worth of around $3.5 million.
