At the Montreal Casino in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, an exciting night of boxing unfolded with the main event featuring NABF Super Lightweight champion Steve "The Dragon" Claggett (37-7-2, 25 KOs) securing a unanimous decision over Miguel "Explosivo" Madueno (30-2, 28 KOs) in a ten-round battle for the WBO International title. Highlight bouts included Steven "Bang Bang" Butler's (33-4-1, 27 KOs) ninth-round stoppage of Ivan "Zurdo" Alvarez (32-15-4, 21 KOs), Imam Khataev's (5-0, 5 KOs) second-round knockout of Fernando "Rojo" Galvan (8-9-1, 2 KOs), Mehmet Unal's (7-0, 6 KOs) victory over Jaime Hernandez Lopez (10-11, 4 KOs), and Wilkins Mathieu's (5-0, 3 KOs) unanimous decision against Grzegorz Mardyla (1-1-1, 1 KO).
Fight Results
Fight Details
Miguel Madueno (30-1, 28 KOs), the WBO’s #10 lightweight contender, is set to face Steve Claggett (36-7-2, 25 KOs), eyeing an upset and aiming to claim Claggett’s NABF title. The encounter will be staged at the Cabaret du Casino de Montreal and will also feature Montreal’s power-puncher, Steven Butler (32-4-1, 26 KOs).
Steve Claggett has seen his stock rise significantly after securing and defending his NABF title. Currently placed 15th in the WBC rankings, Claggett, now under the guidance of coach Mike Moffa, has showcased his enhanced skill set in recent matches against Carlos Sanchez, Alberto Machado, and Rafael Guzman Lugo.
His upcoming opponent, Madueno, boasts an impressive 93% knockout ratio, indicating that fans can expect an explosive contest. “I’m eager to put on a great show for the boxing fans! With my team and EOTTM behind me, I'm on the right path to conquer the division. I’m looking forward to demonstrating my experience against Madueno. The best is yet to come,” said a confident Claggett.
Steven Butler will be making his comeback on the same night, following a contemplative phase after his May loss to Janibek Alimkhanuly. “I still have the fire in me. I want to show my children that one can bounce back after a setback. Training with John Scully in the U.S., I’m focusing on addressing my weaknesses and optimizing my performance,” remarked Butler.
The event also features light heavyweights Imam Khataev (3-0, 3 KOs) and Albert Ramirez (17-0, 15 KOs). Other boxers, including Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse (6-1, 2 KOs), Mehmet Unal (5-0, 4 KOs), Luis Santana (10-0, 4 KOs), and Moreno Fendero (1-0, 0 KOs), will be gracing the ring on this promising boxing night.
Fight card:
▪️Steve Claggett vs. Miguel Madueno, 10 rounds, lightweight ▪️Steven Butler vs. Ivan Alvarez, 10 rounds, middleweight ▪️Imam Khataev vs. Fernando Galvan, 8 rounds, light heavyweight ▪️Mehmet Unal vs. Jaime Hernandez Lopez, 8 rounds, light heavyweight ▪️Wilkens Mathieu vs. Grzegorz Mardyla, 6 rounds, super middleweight ▪️Moreno Fendero vs. Cristian Lopez Lozano, 4 rounds, super middleweight
