The carnival and festivities are underway early ahead of Christmas as Lopez and Stevenson go back and forth already ahead of their fight.
The two young US stars fight next year in an early outstanding fight for the sport and for America.
The bout will take place on January 31st 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York city in America.
Shakur Stevenson Crushes Teofimo Lopez In 1st Meeting
The pair have clashed already in the early build up:
Here are some details and facts ahead of the big fight next month.
Date and VenueSaturday, January 31, 2026 at Madison Square Garden, New York City (WBO/Ring junior welterweight title on the line; streams on DAZN).
10 Quick Facts Why It’s Huge for American Boxing
- Undefeated stars collide: Shakur (24-0) vs. Teofimo (21-1)—two NYC-area phenoms.
- Fourth-division shot: Shakur eyes title in feather/super feather/light/junior welter.
- Local rivalry: Brooklyn’s Teofimo vs. Newark’s Shakur at MSG, boxing’s mecca.
- Style fireworks: Shakur’s slick defense vs. Teofimo’s aggressive power.
- Title unification potential: Winner eyes Gervonta Davis or Devin Haney next.
- Olympic legacy: Both medalists (Shakur silver ’16; Teofimo gold ’12)—U.S. pride.
- MSG history: Echoes Ali-Frazier ’71; boosts American fight nights.
- DAZN draw: Expected 1M+ PPV buys, reviving U.S. streams.
- Youth appeal: Both 28, marketable for Gen-Z fans and casuals.
- 2026 kickoff: Turki Alalshikh-backed “Ring 6” sets tone for U.S.-led megafights.
The winner will be in line for more big fights and maybe against the likes of Ryan Garcia and other US boxing stars.
