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Tony Luis vs Steve Claggett, August 6th at the

Cornwall Civic Complex

By Jim Riddell each. Claggett is a former Canadian
Welterweight Champion and has
his is a fight that has been held both NABA-USA and IBF
Tanticipated for more than International Title belts. Tony Luis
ten years in Canadian boxing. is a former Quebec Lightweight
Tony Luis from Cornwall Champion, a former 3-time
Ontario vs Steve Claggett from WBC Continental Americas
Calgary Alberta. Two world class Lightweight Champ, as well as
Canadian fighters that are the a former WBA North American Photo Submitted Photo Submitted
same age, turned pro the same Lightweight Champion.
year, have had successful careers
They have similar records,
but until now have never crossed
Steve Claggett has had 39 pro
paths.
fights with a 30-7-2 (20) KO’s He defeated Ricardo Lara in Tony had torn a cartilage in his
Steve Claggett has fought at record, while Luis has had 34 Peterborough October 2019 and rib area while training for that
Jr. welterweight (140lb) and pro fights with a 29-5 (10 KO’s) then in September 2020 he lost a fight, an injury which impacted
welterweight (147lb), while Tony record. Tony Luis has fought only unanimous decision in Las Vegas his performance in the ring. In
Luis has fought most of his career three times since his June 2019 to the undefeated Arnold Barboza His most recent fight was held at

in the 135lb lightweight division. victory over top 20 ranked Adrian who is currently ranked in the top
They have won several title belts Estrella at the Civic Complex. 5 by both the WBC and WBO. Continued on page 11

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