The boxing world is abuzz with excitement as the fight between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson approaches. Set for January 31, this thrilling matchup will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It features Lopez defending his WBO super lightweight title against Stevenson, who steps up from lightweight to challenge for the championship.
Details of the Fight
This highly anticipated contest is part of the ‘Ring VI’ event, co-promoted by Top Rank and Matchroom. The main event will see Lopez, nicknamed ‘The Takeover’, defending his title for the fourth time since he captured it from Josh Taylor in June 2023.
Fight Card Overview
- Super Lightweight (WBO Title): Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson
- Featherweight (WBC Title): Bruce Carrington vs. Carlos Castro
- Middleweight (WBC Title): Carlos Adames vs. Austin Williams
- Super Lightweight: Keyshawn Davis vs. Jamaine Ortiz
- Heavyweight: Jarrell Miller vs. Kingsley Ibeh
- Welterweight: Ziyad Al Maayouf vs. Kevin Castillo
Event Schedule
The event is set to commence at 6 PM ET with the main event ring walks expected around 10:45 PM ET. Fans can catch the action live on DAZN pay-per-view, with options available for purchase both individually and as a bundle.
How to Watch
Fans around the globe can watch the fight through DAZN’s pay-per-view service. Here are the options available:
- Single PPV purchase: $69.99 (US) / £24.99 (UK) with a seven-day free trial.
- Bundle PPV purchase with another event: $109.99 (US) / £39.99 (UK).
- DAZN Ultimate Tier subscription: $44.99/month (US) / £24.99/month (UK), includes access to multiple PPVs and regular fight nights.
Fighter Profiles
| Fighter | Age | Height | Record | KO/TKO Wins % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teofimo Lopez | 28 | 5’8″ / 173 cm | 22-1-0 | 59% |
| Shakur Stevenson | 28 | 5’7″ / 170 cm | 24-0-0 | 46% |
The matchup between Lopez and Stevenson has been long-awaited, with both fighters possessing impressive records and a track record of success across multiple weight classes. This bout is expected to be one of the highlights of the boxing calendar, and it’s one fans won’t want to miss.
Mark your calendars for January 31 as Madison Square Garden hosts this exciting evening of boxing.
