Teofimo Lopez may be closing in on one of the biggest fights of his career, according to manager Keith Connolly, who says a major announcement could arrive within days or weeks. Negotiations are reportedly moving quickly, and Connolly suggested the final news will be even bigger than most fans expect.

Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs) and Teofimo Lopez (22-2, 13 KOs), both multi-division world champions, are also reportedly in talks to sign with Zuffa Boxing. Both fighters last competed in January.

Teofimo Lopez has passed on an IBF offer to fight Mexico’s Lindolfo Delgado for the vacant junior welterweight title, choosing instead to move up to welterweight.

Teofimo Lopez may have landed an unexpected shot at another title sooner than expected. The IBF has offered the former two-division world champion a fight for the vacant junior welterweight belt against mandatory contender Lindolfo Delgado of Mexico.

Teofimo Lopez, a former world champion in two weight categories, made an important decision after a recent loss. On January 31, he lost to Shakur Stevenson by unanimous decision in the main event of the Ring VI boxing evening.

Shakur Stevenson continues to make his mark in boxing. Fresh off a win against Teofimo Lopez that earned him the WBO junior welterweight title, Stevenson now ranks as the #3 pound-for-pound fighter according to Ring Magazine. Despite this triumph, he expressed no interest in Gervonta Davis, whose career faces uncertainty due to legal troubles.

Shakur Stevenson showed his top-notch skills last weekend with a win over Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden. Stevenson's elite defense stood out, limiting Lopez to a mere 15.4% punch accuracy. This performance left Lopez humbled, a shift from his previously confident and arrogant demeanor.

Teofimo Lopez (22-2, 13 KO) was decisively defeated by Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KO) last Saturday in the main event of The Ring 6 boxing evening at Madison Square Garden in New York. All the judges scored it 119-109 — 11 rounds to one — and Stevenson left the ring with the WBO super lightweight title in his debut fight in this division, becoming a champion in four weight categories.

Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KO) achieved a convincing victory by unanimous decision over Teofimo Lopez (22-2, 13 KO) in the main event of the evening at the fully packed "Madison Square Garden" in New York. Thus, Stevenson took the WBO world champion title in super lightweight from Lopez in his debut fight in this weight category. After twelve rounds, the judges all scored it 119-109.

Teofimo Lopez, nicknamed "The Takeover," and Shakur Stevenson are set to face off at Madison Square Garden in New York, inside the bright lights of Madison Square Garden. Both aim for the prestigious Ring Magazine & WBO World Super Lightweight Title.

Teofimo Lopez, known as "The Takeover," faces Shakur Stevenson on January 31 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Both fighters compete for the Ring Magazine and WBO World Super Lightweight Title.

Madison Square Garden will host a high-stakes boxing battle between Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez on Saturday, January 31. With Stevenson's unblemished record and ambition to snatch the super lightweight championship, the ring promises intense action.

Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez are gearing up for a boxing match at Madison Square Garden this Saturday, January 31. As they clash for the super lightweight championship belt, fans eagerly await this event from "The Ring VI" and expect fireworks when these two meet.

WBO light-welterweight world champion Teofimo Lopez shows no signs of doubt ahead of the most anticipated fight of the year. In an exclusive interview with The Ring, the American had strong words for his upcoming opponent, fellow countryman Shakur Stevenson, who is moving up from the lightweight division.

Teofimo Lopez, renowned for his explosive approach to boxing, has garnered an impressive professional record with 22 wins, including 13 knockouts, and a single loss. He continues to capture attention in the boxing community as he gears up to face Shakur Stevenson on January 31 at Madison Square Garden.

"I didn't have to agree to this fight. I could have stayed at lightweight and defended my belt, but I see a lot of weaknesses in his boxing technique and intend to take advantage of them," said Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs), who will face off against  Teofimo Lopez (22-1, 13 KOs) on January 31 in a fight for his WBO super lightweight title (63.5 kg).

"I show my best fights when I am counted out and doomed to defeat," said Teofimo Lopez (22-1, 13 KOs), who on January 31 in New York is preparing to defend his WBO title in the 63.5 kg weight category.

Devin Haney is on the rise in the boxing world, but Oleksandr Usyk remains untouchable at the top. The new Top 10 pound-for-pound boxing rankings were released following the September clash between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez. Recent changes stirred interest as fans and analysts continued to debate the updates.

Shakur Stevenson, an ambitious fighter steadily climbing the boxing ranks, has offered his perspective on who will reign supreme in the sport now that Terence Crawford has retired. With Crawford hanging up his gloves in 2025, Stevenson looks beyond the usual suspects like Oleksandr Usyk and Naoya Inoue to identify Dmitry Bivol as a key contender for the top spot.

Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz is gearing up for a crucial 2026 with big boxing plans on his horizon. After a controversial draw with Lamont Roach Jr. last December, Cruz aims to face off against some top-tier opponents next year.

O’Shaquie Foster (24-3, 12 KO) vacated his WBC interim lightweight title, which he won in a bout against Stephen Fulton (23-2, 8 KO) last Saturday, and will focus on continuing his career in the 59 kg weight class. This is stated in the official decree of the Council, which was issued on Thursday. It is also indicated that Foster will receive an additional advantage: "special privileges in lightweight."

On January 31, a fight for the WBO super lightweight world title will take place at Madison Square Garden between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson. Lopez will put his title on the line against the undefeated three-weight world champion, who will attempt to conquer his fourth division. The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view. Both fighters made their cases to the public at a press conference on Wednesday in New York, where their fight will happen.

Gervonta Davis faces heat for ducking formidable opponents as speculation swirls around his boxing choices. Currently inactive after a nixed exhibition bout with Jake Paul, Davis finds himself under scrutiny for avoiding challenging fights.

Shakur Stevenson and Ryan Garcia recently had an intense exchange on the Inside The Ring podcast, sparking talks about a possible future fight. These two renowned boxers are following different career trajectories, but their verbal altercation has certainly caught the eye of many in the sport. These words may not lead to an immediate draw, but that's not stopping fans from dreaming.

Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz and Lamont Roach Jr. battled to a draw on December 6, 2025, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. With this outcome, Cruz retained his title as the WBC super lightweight world champion.