Lopez vs Stevenson: Titanic Clash in January in New York

Teofimo López vs. Shakur Stevenson: Clash of Titans in New York

The boxing world is gearing up for a stellar showdown on January 31st in New York, as Teofimo López and Shakur Stevenson will face off in a match agreed at 140 pounds. The news was announced by Turki Alalshikh, marking the start of an event that promises strong emotions. López (21-1, 13 KOs) will put his WBO and Ring welterweight titles on the line, facing Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs), who will make his debut in the super lightweight category. This highly anticipated duel, which will bring together two of the brightest young talents in boxing, will be the main event of “The Ring 6” and will be broadcast on DAZN. The exact location where this battle will take place has not yet been announced.

This fight between two great talents will provide an exciting start to our plans for 2026, and we seek to create another great year of boxing events around the world. We hope to return to New York in January and produce another great world title fight that the fans have been waiting for.

Turki Alalshikh

Stevenson, originally from Newark, New Jersey, is a three-division world champion and will seek to add a championship in a fourth weight category. In his last presentation, in July, Stevenson successfully defended the WBC lightweight title against William Zepeda, who remained undefeated.

I have never shied away from a challenge and have always sought the most important fights in this sport because I know I am one of the best boxers in the world. Teofimo López will learn that firsthand on January 31st when I take his belt and show him that there are levels to this game.

Shakur Stevenson

López, from Brooklyn, will seek to defend his titles for the fourth time since he won them with a unanimous decision over Josh Taylor in 2023. In May, he defeated Arnold Barboza Jr. in Times Square, New York. For López, this fight also represents a territorial battle between New York and New Jersey.

Duck, Duck, Goose! Are you ready for New York City? Brick City in the concrete jungle, so let’s get ready for the fight! The Takeover is here to stay, not to play. Make Boxing Great Again is my forte. Shakur will fall in the ninth round.

Teofimo López