Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez: Boxing Match Set for Jan. 31 in New York
Unbeaten Shakur Stevenson aims to capture a fourth divisional world title against Teofimo Lopez in a major US boxing event streamed exclusively on DAZN.
- Matchroom Boxing confirmed a New York City showdown with Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson on January 31, presented by The Ring magazine and streamed live exclusively on DAZN.
- Shakur Stevenson is aiming to add a fourth divisional belt as a three-division world champion, with the matchup framed as a New York v New Jersey territorial clash amid mixed recent form.
- Stevenson arrives unbeaten at 24-0 with a July title defence, while Lopez holds a 22-1, 13 KO record after outpointing Arnold Barboza Jr in May.
- Alalshikh said, `This fight between two huge talents will provide an exciting start to our plans for 2026 and as we look to create another great year of boxing events around the world`, supporting the event's role in his 2026 plans and denying a Gulf spending slowdown.
- The bout could reshape title lineages and careers, as Lopez's wins over Vasyl Lomachenko and Josh Taylor and his 2021 loss to George Kambosos Jr highlight legacy stakes.
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Shakur Stevenson – Teofimo Lopez To Fight January 31st
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Stevenson Moves Up to 140 as Lopez Puts His Crown on the Line in New York
Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson will collide in New York on January 31, headlining The Ring 6 in a fight that could immediately reshape the 140lb pecking order. Lopez will defend his WBO super-lightweight (140lb) title. At the same time, unbeaten WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson moves up in weight to challenge for the belt… Read More »Stevenson Moves Up to 140 as Lopez Puts His Crown on the Line in New York
Teófimo López vs. Shakur Stevenson clash made official for Jan. 31
A clash between Teófimo López (22-1, 13 KOs) and Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs) is now official. The pair will headline a Ring magazine card to be broadcast on DAZN in New York City on January 31. An exact venue for their fight has not been confirmed at the time of publishing this article. The clash will take place at the super lightweight, with López’s WBO title on the line. A fight between both men had been teased for quite some time. It is o…
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