Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson-Action Speaks Louder Than Words | January 31 Showdown at MSG.
(Saturday, January 31, 2025) — Ring Magazine kicks off the year full throttle as reigning 140-pound Lineal & WBO World Champion Teofimo Lopez (22–1, 13 KOs) puts his world title on the line against undefeated superstar Shakur Stevenson (24–0, 11 KOs) in a scheduled [12-round] main-event at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City.
This showdown pairs two of boxing’s most gifted stars in the prime of their careers, each looking to carve their names in history and secure a definitive claim as pound-for-pound greatness.
Lopez, 28, is a two-division lineal champion (The man who beat the man) and one of boxing’s most electrifying showmen. Lopez brings undeniable swagger, explosiveness, and supreme confidence to the ring, qualities that have made him one of the sports most entertaining fighters to date.
Across the ring will be three-division world champion Shakur Stevenson, a high-IQ, master defensive technician aiming to capture gold in his fourth weight class against Lopez. The 28-year-old has perfected the sweet science of hitting and not being hit, possessing the ultimate poise and composure to stylistically make this bout a true chess match.
This card features a mix of established stars and rising talent, each with the potential to leave a major mark on the sport of boxing.
Most recently announced former WBO lightweight Champion Keyshawn Davis (13-0, 9KOs), will face world ranked contender Jamaine Ortiz (20-2-1, 10KOs) in a scheduled [12-round] super-lightweight contest that will serve as the co-feature.
New York native Bruce “ShuShu” Carrington (16-0, 9KOs), one of boxing’s emerging talents prepares to capture his first world title as he squares off against a game Carlos Castro (30-3, 14KOs), for the WBC World featherweight championship in a scheduled [12-round] bout.
Dominican Republics Carlos Adames (24-1-1, 18KOs), the reigning WBC World middleweight Champion attempts to defend his crown against formidable world contender Austin “Ammo” Williams (19-1, 13KOs) in a scheduled [12-round] world title clash.
This card will be Broadcasted live on DAZN.