López vs Stevenson: Route to Pound-for-Pound Glory at MSG

Teófimo López and Shakur Stevenson collide at Madison Square Garden for the 140-pound WBO belt and a shot at US boxing supremacy. López (22-1, 13 KOs) defends the WBO/lineal title against Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs), who is moving up to a fourth weight class in a bid for major victory and pound-for-pound recognition. The sold-out showdown pits López’s explosive, unpredictable power against Stevenson’s precise, controlled fighting style, with López likely targeting the body and Stevenson looking to neutralize López’s pace. Both carry multi-division laurels and deep local ties (Brooklyn vs Newark), making this a high-stakes, marquee clash that could redefine American boxing hierarchy.