Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson Odds, Date, How to Watch, and Predictions for Junior Lightweight Title Bout
Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson are set to square off for the junior lightweight title at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, January 31st. Let's check out this record breakdown and preview for Lopez vs. Stevenson at MSG.
Peter Alexis - January 31, 2026, 9:30 PM EST
5 Minute ReadTeofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson Odds, Date, How to Watch, and Predictions for Junior Lightweight Title Bout
The boxing calendar delivers one of its sharpest stylistic matchups on Saturday night when Shakur Stevenson steps up in weight to challenge Teofimo Lopez for The Ring Magazine and WBO super lightweight titles. The 12 round showdown headlines a DAZN pay per view card from Madison Square Garden, with the main card beginning at 6 p.m. ET and the main event expected around 10:50 p.m. ET.
Lopez enters as the defending champion after winning the belt with a unanimous decision over Josh Taylor in June 2023 and successfully defending it three times since. Stevenson, already a world champion at lightweight, is chasing greatness by moving up a division. Sportsbooks have installed Stevenson as a clear favorite at -300, while Lopez sits at +230, setting the stage for a classic technician versus power puncher narrative in one of the sport’s most anticipated fights of the year.
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Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson Odds
- Moneyline: Teofimo Lopez (+230), Shakur Stevenson (-300)
Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 10:45 PM ET (Estimated Fight Time)
- Where to Watch: DAZN PPV
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Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson Fight Records
Shakur Stevenson (24-0)
Stevenson comes in with a pristine 24-0 record and 11 knockouts, built on elite defense, footwork, and ring control. He is widely regarded as one of the best pure boxers in the sport, capable of neutralizing opponents round by round with positioning and timing rather than raw power. While his knockout numbers are modest, his ability to dominate scorecards has made him a consistent betting favorite against high level competition.
Teofimo Lopez (22-1)
Lopez brings a 22-1 record with 13 knockouts and significantly more one punch power. His lone loss came in 2021, and he has responded by rattling off six straight wins, including his championship run at junior welterweight. Lopez thrives when he can dictate pace, explode in combinations, and turn technical fights into moments of chaos. He has proven he can rise to the occasion on big stages, particularly at Madison Square Garden.
Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson Prediction
From an odds perspective, this fight is expected to be long and tactical. The over 10.5 rounds is heavily juiced at -800, the fight is -600 to go the distance, and the under sits all the way out at +450. That pricing reflects the market’s belief that Stevenson’s defense and Lopez’s championship experience will keep this from becoming an early finish.
The key question is whether Lopez can consistently land clean power shots against one of the most elusive fighters in boxing. Stevenson’s movement, jab, and distance control should allow him to bank rounds and frustrate Lopez, especially early. Lopez will need to cut off the ring and create exchanges to flip the script, but doing so without exposing himself defensively is easier said than done.
Ultimately, this matchup favors discipline over explosiveness. Lopez has the power to change the fight in a moment, but Stevenson’s style is built to minimize exactly that kind of risk. Over 12 rounds, the cleaner work, defensive mastery, and round winning consistency point toward Stevenson controlling the fight and leaving New York with another belt added to his collection.
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