Boxing superstars Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson are set to go head-to-head in a mouthwatering clash over in New York later this evening
Boxing fans are in for a real treat later this evening as Teofimo Lopez takes on Shakur Stevenson in a highly-anticipated clash over in New York.
Lopez will be putting his WBO light-welterweight title on the line against the Olympic silver medalist. Since suffering a shock defeat to George Kambosos Jr back in 2021, Lopez has been on an absolute tear, winning his next six fights – with wins over the likes of Sandor Martin, Josh Taylor, Jamaine Ortiz and Steve Claggett. The 28-year-old comes into the contest off the back of a unanimous decision win over Arnold Barboza Jr.
As for Stevenson, there’s no denying just how good the three-weight world champion is. However, over the years, fans have expected that little more from the youngster. With the world watching, maybe tonight is the night where the 28-year-old turns the screw and proves why he is one of the biggest stars in the sport. Stevenson enters fight night off the back of a dominant decision win over William Zepeda last July. And so, here is everything you need to know ahead of tonight’s fights…
What UK time will Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson start tonight?
The mouthwatering card is scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden, New York, later this evening. The main fight card is due to begin at around 11pm GMT on Saturday (6pm ET / 3pm PT / 5pm CT). In the main event, Stevenson will make the walk to the ring first at around 3:50am GMT on Sunday (10:50pm ET / 7:50pm PT / 9:50pm CT) with Lopez set to follow immediately after. The two stars will then touch gloves shortly after before the first bell sounds. The fight should not start later than this but could be brought forward if the undercard fights are completed earlier than expected.
How to watch Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson on TV and live stream
Lopez’s clash with Stevenson will be broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view. The PPV is a one-off cost of £24.99 in the UK and $69.99 in the US. Alternatively, fans can also purchase both the Lopez vs Stevenson and Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia – scheduled to take place on February 21 – PPVs together for a discounted bundle price of $109.99 US, £39.99 UK. Fans can watch for FREE by signing up to DAZN Ultimate below.
Watch Lopez vs Stevenson live on DAZN
The Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson fight is set for Saturday, January 31, as part of Ring 6.
Fans can order the full fight card on DAZN PPV for £24.99 or watch it free with DAZN Ultimate.
Full fight card and undercard
- Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson
- 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
Quotes corner
Teofimo Lopez: “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: “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?”