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Shakur Stevenson dominated Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden to capture a four-division title with 119-110 on all cards, while Lopez’s post-fight remarks referencing slavery sparked confusion and split reactions from fans.
Shakur Stevenson dominated Teófimo López over 12 rounds at Madison Square Garden to win the WBO and lineal junior welterweight titles, earning a unanimous 119-109 decision on all cards in a surgical, front-foot masterclass that highlighted precision jab work and control; Compubox tallies showed Stevenson landing 165 punches to López’s 72.
Teófimo López and Shakur Stevenson meet at Madison Square Garden for the WBO junior welterweight title, a clash of power versus precision that could reshape the 140-pound division. López enters as a notable underdog against the undefeated Stevenson, and the night’s undercard includes Bruce Carrington’s WBC featherweight title win, set against a backdrop of weigh-in drama and high anticipation for a defining 12-rounder.
Hall of Fame trainer Bernard Hopkins says Shakur Stevenson has more weapons to win against Teofimo Lopez in their 140-pound showdown at Madison Square Garden, predicting a close, non-controversial decision and likening the clash to Duran–Leonard.
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.
Shakur Stevenson was impressed by Jake Paul's boxing skills after sparring with him, noting he's better than many expect, despite Paul's late start in boxing. Stevenson also discussed upcoming fights, including Joshua vs. Paul and his own bout with Teofimo Lopez, expressing respect for Paul's challenge and confidence in his own abilities.
Shakur Stevenson defended his WBC lightweight title with a unanimous decision victory over William Zepeda in New York, showcasing resilience, precise counterpunching, and effective defense despite taking significant punches from Zepeda, and emphasizing his fighting spirit and skill.
The boxing event in New York featured Edgar Berlanga losing to Hamzah Sheeraz by fifth-round KO, while Shakur Stevenson successfully defended his WBC lightweight title against William Zepeda via unanimous decision, with the event broadcast on DAZN and including several other title fights.
Shakur Stevenson successfully defended his WBC lightweight title with a unanimous decision victory over William Zepeda in Queens, showcasing a boxing clinic with strategic counterpunching and precise combinations, despite Zepeda's relentless aggression.
Shakur Stevenson successfully defended his WBC lightweight title with a unanimous decision victory over William Zepeda, demonstrating increased aggression and resilience, and proving his toughness in a more competitive fight than usual.
Shakur Stevenson and Edwin De Los Santos put on a historically boring fight, with De Los Santos landing a record-low 40 punches in a 12-round fight. Neither fighter landed double-digit punches in any round, and Stevenson's alleged newfound power was not evident. De Los Santos' approach was ineffective, as he failed to take risks and put himself in a position to win. The fight was disappointing and lacked excitement, leaving viewers uninterested in seeing Stevenson fight again.
After a close and competitive fight, Devin Haney defeated Vasiliy Lomachenko for the undisputed lightweight championship. Lomachenko's team expressed a desire to challenge the decision, but a successful appeal is unlikely. Haney is not interested in a rematch and is eyeing potential fights with Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson. Haney may also move up in weight to the junior welterweight division, where Josh Taylor recently vacated his belts. Lomachenko may also move down to 130 or pursue fights with Davis and Stevenson.
Devin Haney won a unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko in a lively fight, but many were skeptical of the judges' scoring. Former super featherweight star Shakur Stevenson, who was at the fight, strongly disagreed with the result and believed Lomachenko should be the undisputed champion. Lomachenko's manager also expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, calling for justice. Many notable names in the boxing world also criticized the scoring on social media.
Gervonta Davis' next step in his career should be a meeting with one of the top, more-established 135 pounders. Here are the five best possible opponents for the rising star from Baltimore: Shakur Stevenson, Devin Haney, Vasiliy Lomachenko, Frank Martin, and Isaac Cruz. Negotiations between Davis and some of these fighters could be tricky due to competing outlets, but if Davis wants the fight to happen, it'll happen.
Shakur Stevenson defeated Shuichiro Yoshino in the sixth round, picking up his first win as a lightweight and his 20th career win. Stevenson dominated the fight, landing 50.2% of his punches and 59.8% of his power punches. He has expressed interest in facing Devin Haney next, believing he will win his upcoming fight against Vasiliy Lomachenko for the undisputed lightweight title.