We said it would happen and so did he.
Teofimo Lopez was stepping in there with a genius in Stevenson. The latter made easy work of him.
Light work.
Busting him up at will. Toying with him. Battering him. One of the most vicious beatings in a world championship fight we’ve seen in some time.
Prophetic Stevenson said it would happen at the weekend:
A class act in the ring and outside of it. The present is very bright for Shakur Stevenson.
Big fights ahead.
New Jersey has a new star on their hands even more now in the US. He could be the best thing to happen to New Jersey since Tony Soprano in the hit TV series on HBO some years ago.
Some quick facts on the above for those that don’t know. Or new fans to boxing:
Shakur Stevenson (Newark, NJ — “Brick City”) is NJ’s boxing star. Now more than ever. Some background:
- From tough Newark upbringing; oldest of 9 siblings; boxing escape via grandpa Wali Moses (still trainer; runs local youth gym).
- Named after Tupac Shakur.
- Olympic silver (2016); amateur phenom (first American with junior/youth worlds + Youth Olympic gold).
- Pro: 25-0 (11 KOs); elite southpaw defense, footwork, IQ — pound-for-pound top.
- Four-division champ: feather, junior lightweight (unified), lightweight (WBC), super lightweight (WBO + Ring after dominating Teofimo Lopez UD Jan 31, 2026, MSG).
- Fastest to four-division titles in modern era; shutout masterclass vs. top rival Lopez.
- NJ legacy link: Follows Newark’s Marvin Hagler; reps “Brick City” proudly.
- Home fights at Prudential Center sell out; inspires youth, lifts state’s image — NJ’s undisputed new star.
The great middleweight also from NJ Marvin Hagler would have surely been happy with that Lopez hammering at the weekend.
