Steve Claggett, Eye of the Tiger End Promotional Deal

Steve Claggett and Eye of the Tiger Management have parted ways, with the Quebec-based promotion confirming it will not renew its agreement with the Calgary junior welterweight after more than five years together.

EOTTM president Camille Estephan announced the split in a statement, saying the promotion made the call with Claggett's long-term interests in mind. Claggett, who carries a 40-9-2 record with 28 knockouts, responded with his own statement thanking the team for the run.

What Happened Between Steve Claggett and Eye of the Tiger

Steve Claggett's Eye of the Tiger Management deal is over, ending a partnership that began in September 2019 and ran through nearly twenty fights together. Camille Estephan framed the decision as a business call rather than a falling out, saying "we have chosen not to renew our agreement with Steve" and adding that boxing "sometimes" forces "difficult decisions at the right time." Claggett struck a similarly amicable tone, calling the years with EOTTM "some of the best years of my professional boxing life" and pointing to the fact that "we fought many battles together and made it to the world title as a team."

That world title trip came in June 2024, when Claggett challenged Teofimo Lopez and went the full 12 rounds with the unified champion. Under the EOTTM banner, Claggett also headlined a card at Casino de Montreal, where he beat top-ten contender Miguel Madueno in a fight remembered for his volume punching, and he built a reputation in Quebec with wars against Junior Ulysse, David Theroux and Mathieu Germain. He also held the WBO International and NABF super-lightweight titles during his run with the promotion.

Claggett's most recent fight came on May 30, when he was stopped in the third round by unbeaten Adam Azim.

What It Means for Claggett's Career and the Betting Market

Losing his promotional home leaves Claggett in an open market for the first time in years. He now has to find a new promotional partner or go the free-agent route coming off back-to-back tough outings, the Lopez decision loss and the Azim stoppage. That two-fight skid means any new promoter or matchmaker will likely ease him into a voluntary or a name opponent rather than jump him straight back into world-title contention. For bettors, that's the number to watch once his next fight is announced: expect Claggett to open as a live underdog or close to a pick-'em in a get-back fight rather than a heavy favorite, given how recently he's been finished on the world stage. His stock as a live dog against limited but live competition, especially in Quebec, remains one of the more intriguing prop bets in Canadian boxing once he lands his next date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Steve Claggett and Eye of the Tiger Management split?

Eye of the Tiger Management chose not to renew its agreement with Steve Claggett, with president Camille Estephan saying the decision was made with Claggett's long-term career interests in mind.

What is Steve Claggett's professional boxing record?

Steve Claggett holds a professional record of 40-9-2 with 28 knockouts.

Who did Steve Claggett fight in his last bout?

Steve Claggett's most recent fight came on May 30, when he was stopped in the third round by unbeaten Adam Azim.