Shakur Stevenson has shunned a move up to welterweight this year, but one man who could be able tempt him up to 147lbs is legendary eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao. Now, former opponent, Teofimo Lopez, has offered his thoughts on a potential fight between the pair.

Pacquiao was being linked to a professional rematch with Floyd Mayweather and then a surprise shot at Liam Paro’s IBF welterweight world title, where a win would have seen ‘Pac Man’ break his own record as the oldest 147lb champion of all time.

However, it seems as though both of those opportunities are no longer available, with Mayweather tied up in legal issues and Paro moving on to a potential unification with Devin Haney or an all-Australian bout with George Kambosos Jnr.

As a result, with both Stevenson and Pacquiao currently looking for an opponent, rumours have began to emerge suggesting that the two could collide.

When asked about the match-up by Ariel Helwani, Lopez stated that he believes Pacquiao still ‘has enough in the tank to give Stevenson a good fight’.

“[That is] not bad, no. Two southpaws. Manny looked great when he fought [Mario] Barrios. I believe that he should have won that. It should have been Ryan [Garcia] vs. Manny Pacquiao for the WBC Teofimo Lopez delivers verdict on potential Manny Pacquiao vs Shakur Stevenson fight.

“It’s a great technical fight, I think that Pacquiao still has enough in the tank to give him a tough fight, if that’s the case and they do meet in the ring.”

Stevenson has recently signed with Zuffa Boxing and has also been mentioned for a clash with fellow super-lightweight world champion, Gary Antuanne Russell, in recent weeks.

“The toughest opponent is old man par.” So said Bobby Jones nearly a century ago. Times have changed.

Today’s young stars beat par with ease, routinely taking rounds deep into the red. They look for motivation in another opponent, but their greatest adversaries are also their peers.

“It’s pretty amazing what the young guys are doing,” Tommy Morrison said on a recent episode of GOLF’s Subpar podcast.

At 22, Morrison is a young guy himself who has rocketed to success since making his Korn Ferry Tour debut this year. He tied for 10th in his first start, followed that with a fifth and a runner-up finish before breaking through with a victory at the Evans Scholars Invitational. He added another runner-up finish the following week.

Morrison has watched plenty of his twentysomething peers make noise, too. Ben James shot a 61 in the final round of the Wyndham Championship to finish third. Michael Thorbjornsen captured his first PGA Tour win this month at the Rocket Classic. And then there’s Jackson Koivun, who won on Tour in just his third start as a professional.

Morrison said the youth movement didn’t surprise him, given how competitive college golf has become.

But seeing his peers actually go out and do it at the highest level is another matter.

“It has definitely inspired me,” he said. “Especially watching Frankie (Harris) shoot 59 and win.” That was at the Pinnacle Bank Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour earlier this month.

It’s not just the youngsters who are feeling motivated. Precocious showings of that kind have lit a fire under members of the Tour’s older guard, too.

Morrison recalled a recent conversation with Xander Schauffele, who told him, “I’d be lying if I said Jackson winning on Tour didn’t motivate me.”

For all their success, though, there’s still plenty left to prove. At the 2027 Masters, not a single player under 30 will have won a major. The youngest major champion in the field will be 30-year-old Collin Morikawa.

Morrison wouldn’t be surprised if that changes soon.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if a younger guy got it,” he said.

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Queensland Country Bank Stadium will play host to Saturday’s
Round 26 NRL game between North Queensland Cowboys and
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North Queensland returns from a bye knowing a victory could secure its finals place, depending on Canterbury’s result against Penrith. The Cowboys last played in Round 24, when they were edged 32-30 by Parramatta, and the extra preparation should help after that demanding contest. Wests Tigers arrives with renewed belief following a 25-24 upset of the Roosters. Tom Dearden and Jeremiah Nanai return for North Queensland, although Murray Taulagi is sidelined by concussion. The Tigers lose Alex Twal to concussion, with Sunia Turuva and Ethan Roberts included on the interchange. Wests dominated the Round 2 meeting 44-16 and carries genuine attacking threats, but the Cowboys’ rest advantage, home conditions and stronger finals motivation should allow their returning playmakers to dictate the decisive periods.

Bolton Wanderers take on Lincoln City on matchday three of the Championship on Saturday. The two sides are in opposite halves of the standings after the opening two gameweeks.

Steven Schumacher’s Bolton are coming off a goalless draw at Queens Park Rangers last week. The Hoops dominated possession (54%) and had seven shots on target but couldn’t find a way past a determined Wanderers rearguard as a stalemate ensued.

With four points from two games, Schumacher’s side are fifth in the fledgeling standings, having won their campaign opener 2-1 at home to Preston North End two weeks ago.

Meanwhile, Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw’s Lincoln are fresh off a 4-1 victory at 10-man Blackpool in the EFL Cup second round in midweek, with four different men getting on the scoresheet.

Earlier, the Imps lost 3-1 at home to Portsmouth in their most recent Championship outing. Reeco Hackett-Fairchild’s penalty midway through the first period briefly reduced arrears for the hosts after Pompey had taken a two-goal lead inside 16 minutes. However, the visitors had the last laugh, scoring a 69th-minute winner.

Back-to-back defeats left Lincoln 20th in the points table, behind rock-bottom Southampton (-1) on goal difference.

On that note, here’s a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction and betting tips for the Bolton-Lincoln Championship showdown at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, Horwich:

Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City head-to-head stats and key numbers

• In 32 meetings across competitions, Bolton lead Lincoln 17-8, with their last clash ending goalless at Lincoln in League One in February.
• Bolton are winless in three games against Lincoln – all in League One – losing one.
• The Wanderers won their lone home match of the season, beating Preston North End in the Championship this month.
• Lincoln have won two of their road outings this campaign, with both victories coming in the EFL Cup.
• Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Bolton: D-W-L-W-W; Lincoln: W-L-L-W-W

Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City prediction

The two sides have had contrasting starts to the season, with Bolton going unbeaten in two games in their first Championship campaign in seven years, while Lincoln have lost both matches on their second-tier return after 65 years.

In terms of head-to-head, the Wanderers have an advantage, but Lincoln have dominated recent meetings, all in the third tier. Both teams have scored twice across their first two matches.

However, the Wanderers are the slightly more in-form team and should take a slender win.

Prediction: Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Lincoln City

Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City betting tips

Tip-1: Bolton to win

Tip-2: Lincoln to score: No

Tip-3: Under 1.5 goals