History of Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson in Timeline

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Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson

Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson fought in a highly anticipated junior welterweight boxing match dubbed 'The Ring 6' on January 31, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lopez, the defending Ring and WBO junior welterweight champion, faced Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, in a clash of champions. The bout outcome and key moments need to be added for a complete summary.

November 2021: Lopez Loses Lightweight Titles

In November 2021, Teofimo Lopez lost his unified lightweight titles to George Kambosos Jr., which led to his move up to the junior welterweight division.

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June 2023: Lopez Wins WBO and The Ring Titles

In June 2023, Teofimo Lopez moved up to junior welterweight and secured the WBO and The Ring titles with a unanimous decision victory over Josh Taylor.

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November 2023: Stevenson Wins WBC Lightweight Title

In November 2023, Shakur Stevenson, already a champion in featherweight and super featherweight divisions, won the WBC lightweight title.

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2024: Lopez's Title Defenses

In 2024, Teofimo Lopez made two title defenses of his WBO and The Ring titles.

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May 2025: Lopez Defeats Arnold Barboza Jr.

In May 2025, Teofimo Lopez defeated the previously unbeaten Arnold Barboza Jr. in New York City.

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December 1, 2025: Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson Fight Announcement

On December 1, 2025, it was officially announced that Teofimo Lopez would defend his The Ring and WBO junior Welterweight Championship titles against Shakur Stevenson, who was the WBC lightweight champion.

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January 31, 2026: Teófimo López vs. Shakur Stevenson Fight

On January 31, 2026, Teófimo López and Shakur Stevenson faced each other in a Junior welterweight professional boxing match, also known as The Ring 6, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The fight was contested between Teofimo Lopez, who held The Ring and WBO junior welterweight titles, and Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion.

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April 2026: Lopez Accuses Stevenson of "Dirty Fight" Strategy

In April 2026, Teofimo Lopez discussed the fight with Shakur Stevenson, accusing him of employing a "dirty fight" strategy by standing on his feet and using elbows during clinches, which Lopez claimed disrupted his rhythm and limited his offensive opportunities.

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