Boxing enthusiasts across the United Kingdom are eagerly anticipating a spectacular showdown as Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson prepare to collide in a high-stakes bout at Madison Square Garden in New York this evening. This headline event promises to deliver an unforgettable night of world-class pugilism, with Lopez's WBO light-welterweight championship on the line against the formidable three-weight world champion Stevenson.
Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson: The Build-Up
Teofimo Lopez, the reigning WBO light-welterweight titleholder, enters this contest riding a formidable wave of momentum. Since his unexpected loss to George Kambosos Jr in 2021, Lopez has been on an impressive six-fight winning streak, securing victories against notable opponents such as Sandor Martin, Josh Taylor, Jamaine Ortiz, and Steve Claggett. His most recent triumph was a unanimous decision win over Arnold Barboza Jr, solidifying his status as a dominant force in the division.
Shakur Stevenson, an Olympic silver medalist and a three-weight world champion, is widely regarded as one of the sport's most talented technicians. Despite his accolades, some fans have yearned for more explosive performances from the 28-year-old. Tonight presents a golden opportunity for Stevenson to elevate his stature and demonstrate why he is considered among boxing's elite stars. He comes into this fight following a commanding decision victory over William Zepeda in July of last year.
What Time is Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson in the UK?
The entire fight card is scheduled to commence at approximately 11:00 PM GMT on Saturday, January 31st. For viewers in the United States, this translates to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, 3:00 PM Pacific Time, and 5:00 PM Central Time.
The main event ring walks are expected to begin at around 3:50 AM GMT on Sunday morning. Stevenson is slated to make his entrance first, followed closely by Lopez. The first bell should sound shortly thereafter. Please note that these timings are estimates; the main event could start earlier if the undercard bouts conclude ahead of schedule.
How to Watch Lopez vs Stevenson on TV and Live Stream
This highly-anticipated clash will be broadcast exclusively live on DAZN pay-per-view. In the UK, the pay-per-view cost is a one-off fee of £24.99. For fans in the United States, the price is set at $69.99.
DAZN is also offering a special bundle deal. Viewers can purchase both the Lopez vs Stevenson event and the upcoming Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia fight (scheduled for February 21st) together for a discounted price of £39.99 in the UK or $109.99 in the US.
Alternatively, the fight is available to watch for free by signing up for the DAZN Ultimate subscription tier.
Full Fight Card and Undercard
The evening's action features a stacked lineup of supporting bouts:
- Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson (Main Event)
- Keyshawn Davis vs Jamaine Ortiz
- Bruce Carrington vs Carlos Castro
- Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams
- Jarrell Miller vs Kingsley Ibeh
- Ziyad Al Maayouf vs Kevin Castillo
Fighters' Quotes
Teofimo Lopez stated: "I’m the champion. Stevenson is trying to come in and take what I have. It ain’t happening. His people are telling him to play it safe because they know what he’s up against. But in fights like this, with so much on the line, you gotta take risks. You gotta be a dog to take it from a champion. And I’m the dog in this fight, a true champion. Always have been."
Shakur Stevenson responded: "I think he’s nervous, and he’s giving off energy as if he’s trying to delude his brain into believing things that are basically not gonna happen. I just don’t know how he can delude his brain into believing that, when he didn’t make Steve Claggett — that’s his name, Steve Claggett — quit? He didn’t make him quit. He didn’t make George Kambosos quit. He did not make [Vasiliy] Lomachenko quit. So what in the world makes him think that he’s gonna make me quit?"
