Teofimo Lopez will defend his WBO super-lightweight title towards Shakur Stevenson in New York on January 31.
The unbeaten Stevenson might be bidding to develop into a a four-weight world champion when he steps up from light-weight to problem Brooklyn’s Lopez, who’s making the fourth defence of his WBO belt.
Stevenson, who may also be preventing just some miles from his hometown of Newark, New Jersey, retained his WBC light-weight belt in July with a unanimous determination win over William Zepeda, whereas Lopez sealed a factors victory over Arnold Barboza Jr in Could.
“I have never shied away from a challenge and always chased the biggest fights in the sport because I know I am one of the best boxers in the world,” stated Stevenson.
“Teofimo Lopez will learn that firsthand on January 31 when I take his belt and show him that there are levels to this game. New York, get ready for a spectacular performance as I take over a fourth straight weight division.”
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Lopez produced among the best performances of his profession to defeat Josh Taylor and declare his WBO world title at Madison Sq. Backyard
Lopez, who claimed the WBO belt with a unanimous determination win over Scotland’s Josh Taylor in June 2023, has made a daring stoppage prediction.
“Duck, Duck, Goose! Are you prepared for New York Metropolis? Brick metropolis within the concrete jungle, so let’s get able to rumble! The Takeover is right here to remain, not play.
“Make Boxing Great Again is my forte. Shakur will fall in nine.”
