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Eye of the Tiger and Punching Grace present: Claggett defends his NABF title against Madueno and Butler back in the ring!
The WBO’s #10 contender in the lightweight division, Miguel Madueno, will step onto Quebecois soil on November 14 with the firm intention of causing an upset and seizing Steve Claggett‘s NABF title, known as the ‘Dragon.’ This is what ‘explosivo,’ as he is nicknamed due to his impressive punching power, declared ahead of their duel, which will take place at the Cabaret du Casino de Montreal, during an evening that will also feature Montreal’s hard-hitting Steven Butler.
Renowned for the thrilling performances he delivers in all his fights, Albertan Steve Claggett (36-7-2, 25 KOs) has made significant progress in the world rankings since winning and defending his NABF title, which has propelled him to the 15th spot in the WBC rankings. Now training under coach Mike Moffa, he has shown remarkable improvement in his recent bouts against Carlos Sanchez, Alberto Machado, and Rafael Guzman Lugo. He will face a tough challenge in Miguel Madueno (30-1, 28 KOs), who, with a knockout ratio of 93%, will likely aim to make an early impact in the fight, promising an exciting showdown for boxing fans who will undoubtedly witness a spectacular duel.
After a heartbreaking defeat to Janibek Alimkhanuly in a world championship bout last May, Steven Butler (32-4-1, 26 KOs) will make his return in November, following a period of reflection about the future of his career.
On November 14th, boxing fans will also have the opportunity to witness Imam Khataev (3-0, 3 KOs), Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse (6-1, 2 KOs), Mehmet Unal (5-0, 4 KOs) and Moreno Fendero (1-0) in action.
