Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson: Unification Clash in NYC
Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson are set to clash in New York City on January 31 in a battle of champions.
Both fighters will defend their super lightweight titles in the headline fight of The Ring 6.
This isn’t just a fight; this is a collision of two unstoppable forces in form.
Lopez Steps Up
Brooklyn’s Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) will put his WBO 140-pound title on the line when he takes on the WBC lightweight world champion Stevenson in a fight that promises fireworks.
“This fight between two huge talents will provide an exciting start to our plans for 2026, 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,” said Turki Alalshikh, owner of The Ring.
Lopez, 28, coming off a unanimous decision win over the previously undefeated Arnold Barboza Jr., is looking to extend his six-fight winning streak in what will be his fourth title defense.
“Duck, Duck, Goose! Are you ready for New York City? Brick city in the concrete jungle, so let’s get ready to rumble! The Takeover is here to stay, not play. Make Boxing Great Again is my forte. Shakur will fall in nine,” Lopez declared.
Stevenson Chases History
Stevenson, a southpaw fighting just miles from his hometown of Newark, is chasing history. He’s already a four-weight world champion, and now he wants to unify.
The 28-year-old enters the bout at 24-0 following a unanimous decision win over William Zepeda at The Ring III event in July.
“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,” Stevenson said.
THE KING OF NEW YORK RETURNS 🗽@TeofimoLopez will defend his Ring and WBO Junior Welterweight world titles against Shakur Stevenson on Saturday, January 31 in New York City. pic.twitter.com/OJeQn67V4i
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) December 1, 2025
Streaming & Event Info
The fight will stream live worldwide on DAZN, putting fans ringside for one of the most anticipated matchups of 2026.
Additional details, including ticketing, venue, and supporting fights on the card, will be revealed in the coming weeks.
After a 2025 packed with headline-grabbing clashes—Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn 2 and Naoya Inoue vs David Picasso among them—The Ring 6 looks set to kick off the new year with a bang.
Legacy on the Line
For Lopez and Stevenson, it’s a chance to cement legacies and stake their claim at the very top of the sport.
January 31 in New York will be the night the boxing world tunes in to see who truly rules the super lightweight division.
The fact that Al Haymon was considering the date for a four-fight blockbuster of his own only adds further to the intrigue.
About the Author
Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a veteran boxing reporter with 15+ years of experience. He has interviewed dozens of world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside at the sport’s most significant events since founding WBN in 2010. Read full bio.