The Takeover returns to its South Florida roots.

Teofimo Lopez will defend his Ring Magazine WBO junior welterweight world titles against Canadian challenger Steve Claggett on Saturday, June 29 at the James L. Knight Center in Downtown Miami, Florida.

In a 10-round featherweight fight, Cuban former WBO world champion Robeisy Ramirez will face Mexican Brandon Leon Benitez.

In the televised six-round opening bout, middleweight Nico Ali Walsh seeks revenge for his only loss in a rematch against Sona Akale.

Teofimo-Claggett, Ramirez-Benitez and Ali Walsh-Akale II will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10:00 PM ET/7:00 PM PT. Sky Sports will broadcast the event in the UK and Ireland.

Tickets promoted by Top Rank in cooperation with Eye of The Tiger will go on sale on Wednesday, May 22 at 2:00 PM ET on Ticketmaster.com.

“Teofimo Lopez is one of the most electrifying fighters in the sport and I know he is motivated to put on a show against a very tough challenger in Steve Claggett,” said top president Bob Arum. “Robeisy Ramirez wants to become a two-time world champion, and the road back begins in his adopted hometown. Nico Ali Walsh has been asking for an Akala rematch since the judges decided their first fight, and now he has a chance for revenge.”

Lopez (20-1, 13 KO), a two-weight lineal champion who grew up in South Florida, won the IBF lightweight world title with a second-round knockout of Richard Commey in December 2019. The following year, triumphant pound-for-pound king Vasily Lomachenko would win the WBA, WBO and WBC Franchise titles. He lost the belts in a shocking situation to George Kambosos Jr. in November 2021. The 26-year-old made his junior welterweight debut in August 2022, registering a seventh-round TKO against Pedro Campa before earning a points verdict over Spanish southerner Sandor. Martin in December. In June 2023, Lopez painted a boxing masterpiece when he upset former undisputed champion Josh Taylor to capture the WBO and Ring Magazine titles. He defended his crown by unanimous decision over former amateur rival Jamaine Ortiz in February.

Lopez said: “I have always wanted to fight in South Florida, where I grew up and developed as a fighter. I never thought it would happen, but now, on June 29, I get the chance to do it not only as a world champion, but as a lineal world champion in my division. This has been one of my goals since I became a professional, and I am motivated to showcase my talent there in front of my Honduran fans and the entire Latin community. It’s like a Rocky Balboa story for Steve Claggett. I can’t wait to see what style I see. There were no other fighters who were interested in fighting me and I felt like he would give not only me but also the fans a great fight to watch.”

Claggett (38-7-2, 26 KO), from Calgary, Canada, is a 15-year veteran who has not lost a fight since 2021. The 34-year-old achieved a 4-0 result in 2023 after two knockouts. In March, he defeated Rafael Guzman Lugo in seven fights and won the vacant NABF junior welterweight belt. He defended it via third-round TKO against former world champion Alberto Machado in June, followed by decision victories over Carlos Sanchez in September and Miguel Madueño in November. He started 2024 in January by sending out Marcos Gonzalez Barrera in two.

Claggett said: “I have worked all my life for this opportunity and I intend to make the most of it. I am more motivated than ever before and ready to give my all. “

In the dramatic ninth round, Fury received 10 points after a series of punches with his opponent’s left hand. The ringing of the bell dramatically shifted the outcome towards a recent WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO champion.

Still, Fury insists his own performance secured the victory. He believes that the judges sided with Usyk due to the conflict situation in Ukraine, where the recent champion comes from.

“I believe I won this fight. I think he won a few of those rounds, but I won most of them,” Fury expressed. “His country is at war, so people side with the country at war. Make no mistake, I think I won this fight.”

Praising his rival, Fury emphasized his view: “I want to thank Oleksandr for a good fight. It was a fierce fight. I thought I did enough, but I’m not a judge. I can’t judge a fight while I’m boxing in it.”

With the continuation secured by an immediate rematch clause, an October meeting has been booked between these rivals. The winner will face Anthony Joshua side by side.

Despite recent events, Fury is ready to take this opportunity, stating: “Yes, of course, a rematch. I am ready. We have more time to fight the good fight.”

The former UFC champion caused a stir by suggesting that Tyson Fury might consider a colossal “Battle of Britain” clash with Anthony Joshua instead of a rematch. Taking to Instagram, McGregor exclaimed: “Crazy cover up! What’s next, who knows. Usyk is amazing. He beat both of them soundly.

“I’m all for whatever Tyson AJ is going for. If Fury wants to try a second attempt at the wheel, AJ has had two attempts, so why not. Lofty ask. It’s not impossible either. If not, AJ Usyk III one last hurray and then win lose or draw Tyson AJ.”

He continued to express his gratitude on his social media: “What a time worth living in, thank you fighting gods and God.”

Meanwhile, Oleksandr Usyk made history as the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 2000 after his extraordinary triumph over a much bigger opponent. The boxing legend himself witnessed Usyk’s victory.

Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk was convinced that his fighter deserved to win by knockout, arguing that the fight should have been stopped in the ninth round.

After the fight, an exhausted Krassyuk confessed: “I’m exhausted, I was supporting Usyk throughout the fight. I hope to see more in the rematch,” and added: “No disrespect to the referee, I think he stopped KO in the ninth. It was an amazing performance, something unbelievable.”

Tyson Fury was noticed for the first time since suffering the only defeat of his professional boxing career. The Gypsy King donned sunglasses during his trek to the summit on Monday morning, just two days after losing a split decision to Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia.

On Saturday evening, Fury and Usyk faced off in a up-to-date classic at the Kingdom Arena in Riyad. Both fighting for all four belts, the title of undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and continued undefeated records, both put it all on the line.

While Fury was in control midway through the fight, Usyk rallied in the second half to claim a historic split decision victory after nearly knocking out his 6-foot-9 opponent in the ninth round.

The Gypsy King insisted he should have won the fight on the judges’ scorecards before returning to the UK, where on Monday morning he was spotted for the first time since his failed trip to the Middle East.

Wearing a backwards baseball cap, a tracksuit emblazoned with a Union Jack and a Ukrainian flag on one sleeve, and sunglasses covering his battle scars, Fury was spotted carrying a supermarket bag on his journey to the top.

Fury, who trashed his own unbeaten record on Saturday night, stressed the importance of both fighters resting and spending time with their families before returning for their previously agreed rematch in October.

“I believe I won this fight,” the Morecambe fighter told DAZN. “I believe he won a few rounds, but I won most of them. It was one of the stupidest decisions in boxing. I’ll be back. The good little man made his decision.

“We will return to our families and I will see him again in October. We will come back, we will rest. I believe I won this fight, but I’m not going to sit there and cry and make excuses. I will launch it again in October.”

Usyk, 37, now holds the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight belts, while Fury was left empty-handed. And the Gypsy King may never get the chance to become the undisputed top dog of the glamor boxing division, as the IBF is reportedly ready to strip Usyk of his title for failing to face his mandatory opponent.

One judge scored Saturday’s thrilling contest in Saudi Arabia 114-113 in Fury’s favor, but the other two awarded it to Usyk, who has beaten the likes of Derek Chisora, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois since moving up from the cruiserweight division. in which he was also the undisputed champion.