Steve Claggett

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Steve Claggett
Born (1989-06-11) June 11, 1989 (age 35)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Other namesDragon
Statistics
Weight(s) Super Lightweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins38
Wins by KO26
Losses8
Draws2

Steve Claggett (born June 11, 1989) is a Canadian professional boxer who has challenged for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) super lightweight title.

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Early life

Claggett has Chinese ancestry through his maternal grandfather. At age 19 he started having trouble with the law which led to boxing to help cope [1]

Amateur career

Claggett had a successful amateur career with 29 fights and winning the Alberta Provincial Championships and in 2007, the Canadian National Championships. [2]

Professional career

Claggett made his debut against Brandon Carlick in Edmonton in September 2008. He won a majority decision. Claggett suffered his first defeat of his career against Romeo Jakosalem in the Philippines. This was also his first fight outside of Canada. [3]

Claggett vs. Ulysse Jr

Claggett faced off against fellow Canadian Yves Ulysse Jr. twice as a professional with both fighters picking up a win each. Claggett won the first fight in Montreal in October 2017 on a split decision. Ulysse Jr got revenge in April 2019 in California winning on a unanimous decision. [4]

Claggett vs. Lopez

Claggett had his biggest fight to date on June 29 when he took on WBO champion Teofimo Lopez. Despite putting up a good effort Claggett was unsuccessful and lost a unanimous decision. [5]

Professional boxing record

49 fights39 wins8 losses
By knockout271
By decision127
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
49Win39–8–2Eduardo EstelaTKO4 (10), 2:45Oct 17, 2024Lac Leamy Casino, Gatineau, Canada
48Loss38–8–2 Teofimo Lopez UD12Jun 29, 2024 James J. Knight Arena, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.For WBO and The Ring light-welterweight titles
47Win38–7–2Marcos Gonzalez BarrazaRTD2 (8), 3:00Jan 25, 2024Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
46Win37–7–2Miguel MaduenoUD10Nov 14, 2023Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaRetained NABF light-welterweight title;
Won vacant WBO International light-welterweight title
45Win36–7–2Carlos SanchezUD10Sep 8, 2023Lac Leamy Casino, Gatineau, Quebec, CanadaRetained NABF light-welterweight title
44Win35–7–2 Alberto Machado TKO3 (10), 2:29Jun 1, 2023Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaWon vacant NABF light-welterweight title
43Win34–7–2Rafael Guzman LugoRTD7 (10), 3:00Mar 23, 2023Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
42Win33–7–2Jonathan Jose EnizTKO4 (10), 2:06Oct 27, 2022 Lac Leamy Casino, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
41Win32–7–2Tony LuisTKO7 (10), 0:21Aug 6, 2022Civic Complex, Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
40Win31–7–2Sebastian Ezequiel AguirreRTD9 (10), 3:00Mar 3, 2022 Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
39Win30–7–2Emanuel LopezKO4 (8), 0:35Aug 27, 2021Hotel Holiday Inn, Cuernavaca, Mexico
38Loss29–7–2Mathieu GermainSD10May 15, 2021Hilton, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
37Win29–6–2David TherouxRTD6 (10), 3:00Nov 21, 2020Hotel Rimouski, Rimouski, Quebec, CanadaWon vacant WBC Francophone light-welterweight title
36Win28–6–2Nazareno Gaston RuizTKO8 (8), 1:56Oct 25, 2019Complexe Capitale Helicoptere, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
35Loss27–6–2 Yves Ulysse Jr. UD10April 25, 2019Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
34Draw27–5–2Mathieu GermainSD10Jan 26, 2019Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaRetained IBF International light-welterweight title;
For IBF North American light-welterweight title
33Win27–5–1Petros AnanyanUD10Jul 28, 2018 CAA Centre, Brampton, Ontario, CanadaWon IBF International light-welterweight title
32Loss26–5–1Danny O' ConnorUD10May 26, 2018House of Blues, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.For WBC International Silver light-welterweight title
31Win26–4–1 Yves Ulysse Jr. SD10Oct 27, 2017 MTelus, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaWon vacant IBF North American light-welterweight title
30Win25–4–1Juan Daniel Bedolla OrozcoTKO5 (8), 0:01Feb 18, 2017Genesis Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
29Win24–4–1Emanuel RoblesSD10Sep 9, 2016Downtown Las Vegas Event Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant NABA USA light-welterweight title
28Loss23–4–1 Chris van Heerden MD10Apr 16, 2016Downtown Las Vegas Event Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
27Win23–3–1Stuart McLellanTKO3 (10), 2:21Sep 18, 2015Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, CanadaWon vacant CPBC welterweight title
26Win22–3–1Stephane BenitoTKO3 (8), 1:35Aug 21, 2015Century Casino, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
25Win21–3–1Tebor BroschUD10Apr 3, 2015Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, CanadaRetained Canadian welterweight title
24Loss20–3–1Konstantin PonomarevUD8Jan 24, 2015 1stBank Center, Broomfield, Colorado, U.S.
23Win20–2–1Rogelio Castaneda JrTKO3 (8), 2:42Nov 21, 2014Chinese Cultural Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
22Win19–2–1Gyula VajdaKO2 (8), 0:29Feb 7, 2014Chinese Cultural Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
21Win18–2–1Giuseppe LauriUD8Nov 9, 2013Cowboys Casino, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
20Win17–2–1Francesco CotroniTKO3 (10), 2:58Sep 13, 2013Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaWon vacant Canadian welterweight title
19Win16–2–1Paul BzdelTKO4 (6), 2:47May 31, 2013Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
18Loss15–2–1Alexandre LepelleySD10Mar 2, 2013Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
17Win15–1–1Ricky DuenasRTD4 (8), 3:00Oct 19, 2012DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
16Win14–1–1Laszlo Robert BaloghKO2 (8), 1:32May 11, 2012Chinese Cultural Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
15Win13–1–1Ryan WagnerTKO6 (8), 1:25Jan 13, 2012Desperados Night Club, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
14Win12–1–1Antonio Dos SantosTKO4 (5), 2:05Nov 19, 2011Desperados Night Club, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
13Loss11–1–1Romeo JakosalemTKO8 (8), 1:26Mar 19, 2011Cebu City Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines
12Win11–0–1Julio Mendoza RodriguezTKO3 (10), 2:54Jan 14, 2011Chinese Cultural Centre, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWon vacant WBC Youth Intercontinental light-welterweight title
11Win10–0–1David AucoinKO3 (8), 0:23Sep 25, 2010Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
10Win9–0–1Abdou SowUD8Aug 19, 2010Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
9Win8–0–1Martin Armenta ChaparroTKO2 (8), 2:59May 15, 2010Bowness Sports Plex, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
8Win7–0–1Walter LinthorneTKO2 (6), 0:36Mar 6, 2010Bowness Sports Plex, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
7Win6–0–1Michael MaleyTKO1 (6), 1:31Feb 13, 2010Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
6Win5–0–1Scott PaulUD6Nov 13, 2009Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
5Draw4–0–1Dave PetrykSD4Aug 28, 2009Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
4Win4–0Bill ArnottTKO2 (4), 1:06Apr 9, 2009Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
3Win3–0Harrison McBainUD4Jan 24, 2009Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2Win2–0Dave PetrykMD4Nov 7, 2008Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
1Win1–0Brandon CarlickMD4Sep 12, 2008 Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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References

  1. ↑ "Getting to Know Steve Claggett: All About Canadian Boxer". bolnews. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  2. ↑ "Steve Claggett - Boxing News". boxingnews. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  3. ↑ "Who is Steve Claggett?". yardbarker. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  4. ↑ "Ulysse vs Claggett 2 results: Yves Ulysse Jr gets revenge win over Steve Claggett". badlefthook. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  5. ↑ "Teofimo Lopez defeats Steve Claggett while Robeisy Ramirez blows away Brandon Leon Benitez". skysports. Retrieved 2024-07-08.


Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Teofimo Lopez 		NABF junior welterweight champion
June 1, 2023 – May 2024
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Movladdin Biyarslanov
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