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

Teofimo Lopez is set to put his WBO super lightweight title on the line against bitter rival Shakur Stevenson in an all-American showdown at the Mecca of Boxing.

Stevenson jumps up to 140lbs for the first time to challenge Lopez for his burgundy and gold strap atop a stacked Ring Magazine bill.

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The former featherweight, super-featherweight and lightweight titlist will join an elite group of four-weight world champions alongside Roberto Duran if he manages to get his hand raised.

However, it won’t be an easy task with Lopez in the opposite corner.

The controversial Brooklyn boxer has been inconsistent at times, but he always turns up for the big occasions, evidenced by his stellar wins over Vasyl Lomachenko and Josh Taylor.

Lopez and Stevenson will settle their score at one of boxing’s most prestigious sporting venues – Madison Square Garden.

And you can find all the details regarding the fight below…

Lopez vs Stevenson: Date and how to follow

This 12-round super-lightweight title clash is taking place on Saturday, January 31.

DAZN will broadcast live coverage from Madison Square Garden throughout the night, with the card expected to start around 11pm UK time (6pm ET/ 3pm PT).

The headliners will then make their way to the ring around 4am UK time (11pm ET/8pm PT).

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

Alternatively, the fight can be purchased as a standalone DAZN pay-per-view for the same cost.

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talkSPORT.com will have regular updates via our live blog.

Lopez vs Stevenson: Undercard

• MAIN EVENT: Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson – for WBO super-lightweight title
• Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams – for WBC middleweight title
• Keyshawn Davis vs Jamaine Ortiz – super lightweight
• Bruce Carrington vs Carlos Castro – for vacant WBC featherweight title
• Ziyad Almaayouf vs Kevin Castillo – super lightweight
• Jarrell Miller vs Kingsley Ibeh – heavyweight

Lopez vs Stevenson: What has been said?

Lopez said: “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.”

During the New York launch press conference, Lopez explained: “Every fight is a different version of me.

“I love it because even the people don’t know what they are going to get from me.

“That’s the beauty of it. Shakur’s not going to know until we fight.”

Stevenson added: “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.”