Shakur Stevenson looks to build upon his recent dominance at lightweight, as he climbs up a division to challenge lineal junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 31.
Touted as one of the sport’s top pound-for-pound fighters, Stevenson has faced much criticism in recent years for the caliber of his competition in the ring, but there’s no denying the rigid test in front of him facing Lopez.
Lopez is a former unified champion at lightweight and has gone 6-0 since making the move to 140 pounds, claiming the WBO and Ring Magazine titles against Josh Taylor in 2023 and defending those belts three times since.
But despite Lopez boasting the most credentialed resume of any Stevenson opponent, the Newark native has promised a one-sided display on fight night.
“I just can’t wait to beat him and shut him up. Teo is not on this level,” Stevenson said in a December press conference. “Teo is a high-level fighter, but he’s not on my level. I’m an elite-level fighter, and come January 31st, I’m going to show it.”
Here’s how to watch the Lopez vs. Stevenson fight card tonight.
Where to watch Shakur Stevenson vs Teofimo Lopez fight?
The Ring’s six-fight card from New York City will air live on DAZN pay-per-view. DAZN is offering free seven-day trials with purchase of the pay-per-view.
How to watch: DAZN PPV
Shakur Stevenson vs Teofimo Lopez pay-per-view price
The Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson fight card is available on DAZN pay-per-view for $69.99. DAZN is also offering a two-fight pay-per-view bundle, including the Ryan Garcia vs. Mario Barrios PPV, for $109.99.
PPV price: $69.99
What time is the Shakur Stevenson fight tonight?
The Ring’s six-fight card, headlined by Lopez vs. Stevenson, will kick off on DAZN at 5 p.m. (CT) on Jan. 31, with ring walks for the main event expected to begin at approximately 10 p.m. (CT).
PPV start: 5 p.m. CT
Lopez vs. Stevenson ring walks: approx. 10 p.m. CT
Shakur Stevenson vs Teofimo Lopez fight card
The undercard for Stevenson vs. Lopez features a featherweight world title fight as well as the return of former lightweight champion Keyshawn Davis in the co-main event. Carlos Adames was originally set to defend his middleweight title on the undercard, before being forced to withdraw due to illness.
Teofimo Lopez (22-1, 13 KOs) vs. Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs); WBO junior welterweight title
Keyshawn Davis (13-0, 9 KOs) vs. Jamaine Ortiz (20-2-1, 10 KOs)
Bruce Carrington (16-0, 9 KOs) vs. Carlos Castro (30-3, 14 KOs); WBC featherweight title (vacant)
Austin Williams (19-1, 13 KOs) vs. Wendy Toussaint (17-3, 7 KOs)
Jarrell Miller (26-1-2, 22 KOs) vs. Kingsley Ibeh (16-2-1, 14 KOs)
Ziyad Almaayouf (7-0-1, 1 KO) vs. Kevin Castillo (5-2-1)
Shakur Stevenson vs Teofimo Lopez odds
Ahead of fight night, Shakur Stevenson is a -300 favorite to emerge victorious in his divisional debut, while Teofimo Lopez is a +230 underdog to retain his title. The over/under is set at 10.5 rounds.
Lopez by KO/TKO: +800
Lopez by decison: +380
Stevenson by KO/TKO: +750
Stevenson by decision: -200
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