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When is Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson? Start time, undercard and how to watch fight
Stevenson bids to become a four-weight world champion, moving up to challenge the controversial Lopez.
Alex Pattle Combat Sports Editor Friday 23 January 2026 16:11 GMT
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Teofimo Lopez will take on Shakur Stevenson in a monumental boxing clash next weekend, representing one of the most significant fights that American boxing has produced in recent memory. This highly anticipated bout brings together two of the sport's most gifted yet polarising figures.
Lopez and Stevenson, both aged 28, are widely regarded as two of the most talented fighters globally, yet both have left boxing enthusiasts wanting more throughout their careers – albeit for different reasons. Lopez, who defends his WBO super-lightweight title in this encounter, has generated considerable controversy with his outspoken comments in recent years and has struggled to maintain consistent peak performance. Despite these challenges, he remains a formidable two-weight world champion with notable victories over elite fighters like Vasiliy Lomachenko and Josh Taylor, suffering just a single defeat in his professional career.
Meanwhile, Stevenson aims to achieve an extraordinary milestone by becoming a four-weight world champion as he challenges his fellow American. Having previously reigned as champion at featherweight, super-featherweight and lightweight, the unbeaten star still seeks that defining signature victory to cement his legacy. Stevenson has demonstrated flashes of his immense technical skills but has yet to deliver them consistently across high-profile contests.
In this respect, some observers may draw parallels between the two fighters' career trajectories. However, as these elite boxers prepare to collide in New York City's legendary Madison Square Garden, one of them has the opportunity to transform his reputation and silence critics with a career-defining performance. Here is everything you need to know about this blockbuster boxing event.
When is the fight?
Lopez vs Stevenson will take place on Saturday 31 January at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City. The main card is scheduled to commence at 11pm GMT (3pm PT, 5pm CT, 6pm ET), with the main-event ring walks anticipated for 3.45am GMT on Sunday (7.45pm PT, 9.45pm CT, 10.45pm ET on Saturday).
The primary fight card will begin at 6.05pm ET, 3.05pm PT, 11.05pm GMT, with Lopez and Stevenson expected to make their ring walks at approximately 10.50pm ET, 7.50pm PT, 3.50am GMT.
How can I watch it?
The event will stream live exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view across multiple regions. In the United Kingdom, the fight costs £24.99, while in the United States it's priced at $69.99. International viewers can access the bout for the equivalent of $19.99 in their local currency. Purchasing the pay-per-view includes access to a complimentary seven-day trial of DAZN's streaming service.
Shakur Stevenson continues his pursuit of that career-defining victory to validate his exceptional talent, while Teofimo Lopez looks to reaffirm his championship credentials in what promises to be an electrifying contest.
Odds
Lopez – 12/5
Stevenson – 3/10
Draw – 16/1
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Fight card in full
Subject to change; 'C' denotes champion
Teofimo Lopez (C) vs Shakur Stevenson (WBO super-lightweight title)
Keyshawn Davis vs Jamaine Ortiz (super-lightweight)
Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington vs Carlos Castro (vacant WBC featherweight title)
Carlos Adames (C) vs Austin "Ammo" Williams (WBC middleweight title)
Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller vs Kingsley Ibeh (heavyweight)
Ziyad Al Maayouf vs Kevin Castillo (welterweight)
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