Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson will meet in a 140-pound clash on Jan. 31 in New York. Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) will put his WBO and Ring super lightweight titles on the line against Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs), who will make his debut at super lightweight. The showdown between two of boxing's brightest young talents will headline "The Ring 6" and will be streamed on DAZN.
Fighting out of Newark, New Jersey, Stevenson is a three-division world champion aiming to add a championship in a fourth weight class. In his last outing in July, Stevenson successfully defended the WBC lightweight title against previously unbeaten William Zepeda.
Brooklyn's Lopez aims to defend his titles for the fourth time since winning them with a wide decision over Josh Taylor in 2023. He easily outpointed Arnold Barboza Jr. in May at Times Square in New York. For Lopez, 28, this fight is also a territorial battle between New York and New Jersey.
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Teofimo Lopez Jr. vs. Shakur Stevenson Betting at Bookmaker
WBO World Super Lightweight Championship
On Saturday, January 31, 2026, Teofimo Lopez will defend his WBO world super lightweight title belt against challenger Shakur Stevenson at Madison Square Garden in New York. DAZN will provide coverage.
Shakur Stevenson opened as a -320 favorite with Teofimo Lopez as a +230 dog.
Lopez opened as a +420 choice to win by points or decision. Lopez is +600 to win by knockout or TKO.
Draw opened at +1500.
Stevenson is -190 to win by points or decision.
Stevenson was +700 to win by knockout or TKO.
The fight is -550 to go the distance and +350 to not go the distance.
The over/under for total rounds is -600 on 11.5 rounds and +360 on under 11.5 rounds.
Lopez is +440 to be knocked down, while Stevenson is +310.
Both fighters being knocked down is a +1600 offering.
Shakur Stevenson
Shakur Stevenson, age 28, is a Newark, New Jersey native who now resides in Houston, TX. He stands at 5-feet, 8-inches tall with a reach of 68 inches and fights from a southpaw stance. He is ranked #1 in the world as a lightweight.
Stevenson is coming off a 12-round unanimous decision win over William Zepeda Segura on July 12, 2025, at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, NY. It was the third successful WBC world lightweight title defense for Stevenson.
Stevenson claims he is ready to step up in class.
"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," Stevenson, 28, said in a statement. "Teofimo Lopez will learn that firsthand on January 31 when I take his belt and show him that there are levels to this game."
Teofimo Lopez
Teofimo Lopez, age 28, is ranked #1 in the world as a super lightweight. He is a native of Brooklyn, NY, and currently resides in Las Vegas, NV. Lopez stands at 5-feet, 9-inches tall with a reach of 68.5 inches and fights from an orthodox stance.
Lopez is coming off a 12-round unanimous decision win over Aarnold Barboza Jr on May 2, 2025, in Times Square, New York.
Lopez is coming off as quite confident for his fight with Stevenson.
"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," Stevenson, 28, said in a statement. "Teofimo Lopez will learn that firsthand on January 31 when I take his belt and show him that there are levels to this game."
Teofimo Lopez Jr. vs. Shakur Stevenson Best Bets
In this fight, Lopez has the advantage of having experience in this weight class. Stevenson is a quality opponent and proven champion, but he is facing a champion at his natural weight and in dominant form. Sharps love nothing more than an underdog champion as a maximum value play.
Main Pick: Teofimo Lopez
Over/Under Pick: Fight to go Under 11.5 Rounds
Player Prop Picks: Lopez to Win by Knockout or TKO
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