Key Highlights
- Saturday, January 31, 2026 – Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson at Madison Square Garden.
- Main event starts at 6 pm ET / 11 pm GMT on DAZN PPV.
- Lopez has won three title defenses since June 2023.
- Stevenson is stepping up to super lightweight from featherweight for the first time.
The Ring VI: Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson
Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson are set to collide in what promises to be a thrilling title showdown at Madison Square Garden on January 31, 2026. The fight is part of the ‘Ring VI’ event, co-promoted by Top Rank and Matchroom.
Lopez’s Title Defense
Since winning his belts against Josh Taylor in June 2023, Lopez has continued to dominate. He has recorded three consecutive unanimous points decisions over Jamaine Ortiz, Steve Claggett, and Arnold Barboza Jr., showcasing his strength and resilience.
Stevenson’s Step-Up
Shakur Stevenson, the current WBO world super-lightweight champion, is making a significant step-up to face Lopez. Stevenson has already reigned supreme in three different divisions (featherweight, super-featherweight, and lightweight), and his move to super lightweight presents an exciting challenge.
Fight Card Highlights
The ‘Ring VI’ event features several other notable bouts. Bruce Carrington will take on Carlos Castro for the vacant WBC world featherweight title. Meanwhile, WBC world middleweight champion Carlos Adames returns to Madison Square Garden to face Austin Williams, seeking a more polished performance.
DAZN: The Streaming Option
The main event will be available via DAZN pay-per-view worldwide. Options for fans include purchasing the PPV as a one-off cost of $69.99 in the US and £24.99 in the UK, or signing up for DAZN’s Ultimate Tier subscription, which includes both the Lopez vs Stevenson and Barrios vs Garcia PPVs.
So mark your calendars, boxing fans. Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson is an event you won’t want to miss as it promises to be a battle of titans in the super lightweight division.
