Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson: Date, start time, venue and how to watch huge world title showdown

Teofimo Lopez is putting his WBO and The Ring Magazine super-lightweight titles on the line against Shakur Stevenson.

Stevenson is making the step up to 140lbs for the first time to challenge Lopez next month.

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After winning world titles at featherweight, super featherweight and lightweight, Stevenson is keen to become a four-weight king and claim a huge scalp.

Although current reigning champion, Lopez, is confident he will be the one to hand the pound-for-pound contender his first career loss.

The rivals will settle the score in a blockbuster clash in one of America’s most prestigious sporting venues.

Lopez and Stevenson are topping The Ring VI card at the beginning of an exciting year in the sport.

Lopez vs Stevenson: Date, start time, venue and where to watch

The fight will take place on January 31, 2026, and is being held at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City.

DAZN will broadcast live coverage from MSG throughout the night, with timings yet to be confirmed, although it will be friendly for US fans.

Fans can watch the action with a DAZN Ultimate monthly pass, which are available for a monthly fee of £24.99 HERE.

Alternatively, the fight can be purchased as a standalone DAZN pay-per-view, which will be priced in due course.

Meanwhile, talkSPORT will have regular updates from New York, on our website.

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You can also tune in through the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

Lopez vs Stevenson: Undercard

• MAIN EVENT: Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson – for WBO and Ring Magazine super-lightweight titles
• The full card is yet to be announced…

Lopez vs Stevenson: What has been said

The event is being hosted by Turki Alalshikh’s Ring Magazine, as part of their ongoing series of stacked cards.

He said: “This fight between two huge talents will provide an exciting start to our plans for 2026 and as we look to create another great year of boxing events around the world.

“We are looking forward to returning to New York in January and producing another big world title fight that fans have been waiting for.”

Lopez added: “Duck, Duck, Goose! Are you ready for New York City?

“Brick city in the concrete jungle, so let’s get ready to rumble!

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“The Takeover is here to stay, not play. Make Boxing Great Again is my forte.

“Shakur will fall in nine.”

Stevenson said: “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.

“Teofimo Lopez will learn that firsthand on January 31 when I take his belt and show him that there are levels to this game.

“New York, get ready for a spectacular performance as I take over a fourth straight weight division. ”