On January 31, at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York, Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs) comfortably outpointedTeofimo Lopez (22-2, 13 KOs) to win The Ring and WBO tremendous light-weight titles.
After Stevenson’s win, many have speculated about what he’ll do subsequent, however former two-weight world champion Paulie Malignaggi has spoken to NewBettingOffers, providing clear recommendation as to what Lopez ought to do subsequent.
Teofimo Lopez loses tremendous light-weight titles to Shakur Stevenson
Lopez arrived at MSG as The Ring and tremendous light-weight champion. He was anticipated to supply an acid take a look at for the unbeaten Stevenson.
Shakur rapidly acquired in his groove and started to regulate the space and tempo together with his jab. Even when Lopez did shut the space, Stevenson was slipping his assaults and countering with poise and precision.
Lopez had his finest spherical within the eighth, however it was extra attributable to Shakur switching off for a spherical, and the one-sided nature of the battle continued for the remaining 4 rounds.
The judges’ scorecards mirrored Shakur’s dominance, with all three scoring it 119-109.
Malignaggi provides clear recommendation for Teofimo Lopez
When requested what Teo ought to do subsequent if he have been advising him: “The Kambosos rematch,” stated Malignaggi with out hesitation.
“It’s sellable. It’s a battle you must avenge a loss. It’s a rebuild battle as a result of Kambosos most likely isn’t on his stage anymore. However yoy do have a loss towards him, so it’s a marketable rebuild battle, it’s not simply any rebuild battle.
“And there’s nonetheless that rivalry between them. I believe Teo vs Kambosos, they type of each should rebuild, so it’s a chance for each of them to rebuild. Each of them have a profile; they’ve a previous historical past. I’d say Teo vs Kambosos 2 is an effective step in the correct path,” added Malignaggi.
It stays to be seen what Teofimo Lopez will do subsequent, however he stays a gifted fighter who can undoubtedly combine with among the finest fighters round.
