Official: Teofimo Lopez to defend his belts against Shakur Stevenson
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Undoubtedly, you couldn't wish for a better kickoff to 2026 in the boxing world.
Details: Today it was announced that 28-year-old Teofimo Lopez, the reigning RING and WBO world champion at super lightweight, will defend his titles against fellow 28-year-old American Shakur Stevenson.
The fight is scheduled for January 31, 2026, headlining the The Ring VI boxing night in New York City.
The bout will be broadcast exclusively on DAZN.
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Teofimo Lopez currently boasts a professional record of 20 wins and 1 loss (20-1, 13 KOs). As an amateur, he tallied 150 wins and 20 losses in 170 bouts.
As for his opponent, Shakur Stevenson is undefeated with a record of 24 victories, 11 of which came by knockout. He remains unbeaten in his professional career.
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