Stevenson eyes fourth weight title against Lopez

When Shakur Stevenson takes on Teofimo Lopez in New York on January 31st, he will aim to win the title of four-weight world champion.

In the headline event, the 28-year-old will face Lopez, who defeated Scottish fighter Josh Taylor in 2023 to become the division’s champion.

Stevenson previously won featherweight and super-featherweight titles, making his third WBC lightweight title defense with a unanimous decision victory over William Zepeda in July.

At the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, he also won the bantamweight title and three-division title in 2023.

Because I know I’m one of the best boxers in the world, Stevenson said, “I have never shied away from a challenge and always pursued the biggest fights in the sport.” When I give his belt and explain the levels in this game, Lopez will immediately understand that.

Lopez, who is also 28, will be fighting for the fourth time in his hometown after posting a unanimous decision victory over Arnold Barboza Jr. in his most recent defense in May. He previously won by unanimous decision.