Shakur Stevenson has firmly established himself as one of the top fighters in boxing, making history as the fastest to claim world titles across four weight classes. In his debut at junior welterweight, Stevenson decisively outboxed reigning lineal, WBO, and Ring Magazine champion Teofimo Lopez, securing a unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the bout 119-109.

“This is the art of boxing. Hit, don’t get hit, and pick guys apart,” Stevenson said after the fight. “I could beat any of these guys; I just have to put my mind to it. I told y’all I’m the best fighter on the planet, and I stand by that.”

Stevenson dominated the fight from start to finish, only losing one round on all three scorecards and outlanding Lopez 165 to 72. His precise jab was a key factor, allowing him to maintain control in the center of the ring while rarely taking a punch. As Lopez pressed forward in the later rounds, Stevenson countered effectively, showcasing his defensive skills.

“I knew my jab was going to kill him. I told everyone before the fight, ‘They’re going to say I have the best jab in boxing after this fight,’ because I saw where he was weak and capitalized on it.”

Lopez, who had won six consecutive fights with three title defenses, fell to 22-2 with the loss. Stevenson, also the WBC lightweight champion, used his post-fight moment to call out Conor Benn, who was in attendance. Benn had recently defeated Chris Eubank Jr. in a middleweight rematch and is expected to move up to welterweight.

“There’s a fighter in here right now, and he motivated me tonight. Where’s Conor Benn? … I want that same rehydration clause you put on Eubank Jr., and I want to fight,” Stevenson said.

The co-main event featured Keyshawn Davis securing a last-minute stoppage against Jamaine Ortiz in his junior welterweight debut, while Bruce Carrington knocked out Carlos Castro in the eighth round to win the WBC featherweight title on the undercard.

Fight Card Results

• Shakur Stevenson def. Teofimo Lopez by unanimous decision
• Keyshawn Davis def. Jamaine Ortiz by TKO in Round 12
• Bruce Carrington def. Carlos Castro by KO in Round 9
• Jarrell Miller def. Kingsley Ibeh by split decision
• Austin Williams def. Wendy Toussaint by unanimous decision
• Kevin Castillo def. Ziyad Almaayouf by unanimous decision

Live Updates from the Stevenson vs. Lopez Fight Card

Round 12

Lopez started the round pushing forward but struggled to make an impact. Stevenson maintained control, countering with quick jabs and landing clean shots. The round ended with Stevenson pressing the action and showing dominance.

Round 11

In the championship rounds, Lopez struggled to land significant punches. Stevenson continued to use his jab effectively, countering Lopez’s attempts to get inside. The final seconds saw Stevenson landing a solid left hand, further solidifying his lead.

Round 10

Lopez pushed Stevenson into the corner early, but only landed a glancing shot before Stevenson slipped away. Stevenson countered with a pair of right hands, maintaining his composure and control throughout the round.

Round 9

Stevenson used his jab to keep Lopez at range, avoiding most of Lopez’s attacks. He landed a clean right hand to the body, showing his ability to adapt and counter effectively.

Round 8

Lopez worked from the outside, attempting to press the action. He landed a solid right hand, but Stevenson remained unfazed, continuing to slip and counter effectively.

Round 7

Stevenson landed three times as many punches as Lopez, using his jab to keep Lopez at bay. Lopez managed to land a single shot to the body, but Stevenson responded quickly, showing his resilience and skill.

Round 6

Lopez pushed forward early, but Stevenson nailed him with a trio of jabs. Lopez landed a single shot to the body, but Stevenson countered with a right hand to the eye, showing his ability to adapt and respond.

Round 5

Lopez pressed the action, but Stevenson countered with a left hand. The challenger continued to roll through five rounds, showing his ability to handle pressure and remain composed.

Round 4

Stevenson stood his ground, trading from midrange. He landed a thumping body shot that nearly dropped Lopez, but the referee warned him to keep his shots above the belt. Lopez struggled to land meaningful punches.

Round 3

Stevenson landed a couple of cleanly connected shots on the counter, keeping Lopez just out of range. Lopez landed a body shot, but Stevenson continued to press forward, landing a left to the head of Lopez.

Round 2

Lopez stepped inside early, but Stevenson countered with a quick left hand. Stevenson held the center of the ring and landed a looping shot to the head of a pressuring Lopez. Lopez knocked Stevenson off balance briefly, but no knockdown was called.

Round 1

The fight began with Lopez on the front foot, backing Stevenson against the ropes. Stevenson neutralized Lopez’s shots with his defense and landed a left hand in the center of the ring. The opening round was closely contested.

Keyshawn Davis Stops Jamaine Ortiz in 140-Pound Debut

Keyshawn Davis returned to the ring in a new division and secured a late stoppage win over Jamaine Ortiz in the co-main event from Madison Square Garden. Davis became the first fighter to knock out Ortiz, dropping him in the eleventh and twelfth rounds, the latter of which would bring an end to the fight.

Ortiz was competitive throughout, but consistently found himself a step behind Davis, who proved his power has carried into the junior welterweight division. It was Davis’s first bout since being stripped of his lightweight title last summer, after he missed weight ahead of a scheduled defense against Edwin De Los Santos.

After the bout, Davis called out Devin Haney, who recently won a welterweight title over Brian Norman Jr. in November 2025.

Bruce Carrington Knocks Out Carlos Castro to Win Title

Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington secured his first world title in emphatic fashion in front of a hometown crowd at Madison Square Garden. The Brooklyn native stopped Carlos Castro by knockout in the ninth round after connecting a thunderous combination which sent Castro down for the count.

With the win, Carrington claimed the vacant WBC featherweight title, while improving to 17-0 with 10 knockouts.

Jarrell Miller Loses Hair, Wins Bout Against Kingsley Ibeh

Jarrell Miller returned to the ring and defeated Kingsley Ibeh by split decision in a sloppy heavyweight bout which saw him lose his hair piece in an odd sequence in the second round. While leaning on Ibeh in a clinch, Miller’s toupee began to come loose before subsequent punches from Ibeh left Miller’s hair flailing in the wind.

He’d rip off the toupee ahead of the third round and went on to largely control the remainder of the contest with his activity on the front foot. Miller pressed Ibeh throughout, dishing out punishment to the body as each man battled on the inside. One judge scored the bout 96-94 for Ibeh, while the other two scored 97-93 for Miller.

It was Miller’s first bout since an August 2024 draw against former world champion Andy Ruiz, and his first win since March 2023.

When Is Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez Fight Tonight?

The Ring’s six-fight card, headlined by Lopez vs. Stevenson, will kick off on DAZN at 5 p.m. (CT) on Jan. 31, with ring walks for the main event expected to begin at approximately 10 p.m. (CT).

Where to Watch Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez Fight?

The Ring’s six-fight card from New York City will air live on DAZN pay-per-view. DAZN is offering free seven-day trials with purchase of the pay-per-view.

How to Watch:

• DAZN PPV

Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez Pay-Per-View Price

The Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson fight card is available on DAZN pay-per-view for $69.99. DAZN is also offering a two-fight pay-per-view bundle, including the Ryan Garcia vs. Mario Barrios PPV, for $109.99.

Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez Odds

Ahead of fight night, Shakur Stevenson is a -300 favorite to emerge victorious in his divisional debut, while Teofimo Lopez is a +230 underdog to retain his title. The over/under is set at 10.5 rounds.

Where Is the Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez Fight?

The Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson fight card will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. With Stevenson hailing from nearby Newark and Lopez born in Brooklyn, each have previously fought in New York City and at MSG.

Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez Prediction

Can Teofimo Lopez unlock the puzzle that is Shakur Stevenson?

Lopez, like Stevenson, is a natural counter puncher, at his best when his opponents come forward and he’s able to utilize his speed and athleticism to respond. Stevenson, perhaps the most defensively proficient fighter in the sport, is unlikely to fall into that trap. Stevenson will hope to draw Lopez into the role of aggressor and in exchanges few fighters are better than the Newark native.

It could prove to be a slow burning contest, and if so, you’d bet on Stevenson’s boxing ability to give him the edge in closely contested rounds. Lopez should prove to be the most difficult test Stevenson has faced in the ring, but it’ll take a truly special display to hand Stevenson his first loss.

Prediction: Stevenson def. Lopez by decision

Shakur Stevenson Record

Stevenson is 24-0 with 11 wins by knockout. He is an Olympic silver medalist and has held titles in three weight classes, first at featherweight and most recently at lightweight. He’s defended the WBC lightweight title three times and in his most recent bout defeated formerly unbeaten top contender William Zepeda by unanimous decision.

Stevenson is No. 7 in The Tennessean’s pound-for-pound rankings.

Shakur Stevenson Age, Weight, Height

Shakur Stevenson is 28 years old and stands at 5-foot-8 with a 68-inch reach. Stevenson began his career fighting at featherweight (126-pound limit) before moving up to junior lightweight (130-pound limit) in 2020 and then lightweight (135-pound limit) in 2023. He’ll make his junior welterweight debut against Lopez.

Teofimo Lopez Record

Lopez is 22-1 with 13 wins by knockout. Lopez is a two-division lineal champion, having previously unified titles at lightweight before moving up to the junior welterweight division following his lone career loss to George Kambosos in 2021. In his third fight at 140 pounds, he won the WBO belt and has since defended the title three times.

Lopez is ranked No. 1 at junior welterweight by ESPN and The Ring.

Teofimo Lopez Age, Weight, Height

Teofimo Lopez is 28 years old and stands at 5-foot-9 with a 68½ inch reach. Lopez began his career fighting at lightweight before moving to junior welterweight in 2022, where he’s since won six consecutive fights.

Shakur Stevenson Stats

Perhaps the best defensive fighter in the sport, Stevenson holds a plus/minus of +20.2, the highest mark among all championship level boxers. Stevenson lands 36.9% of his total punches thrown, fourth best in boxing, while his 47.8% connect rate on power punches is second best behind only Jesse Rodriguez.

Stevenson’s opponents land just 7.1 punches per round at 16.7% clip, each the second lowest marks in the sport behind Dmitry Bivol.