On January 31 at Madison Sq. Backyard, Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson will headline the “Ring 6” combat card dwell on DAZN Pay-Per-View, for Lopez’s (22-1, 13 KOs) lineal and WBO tremendous light-weight titles.
Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs) is shifting up from light-weight, however is the undefeated and reigning WBC champion. He has exuded confidence within the build-up and, when talking to DAZN, defined why he took the Lopez combat.
Shakur Stevenson discusses why he accepted the Teofimo Lopez combat
Each had been victorious final trip, with Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs) defeating William Zepeda by unanimous determination (118-110 x2 and 119-109) on the Ring III combat card, whereas Lopez (22-1, 13 KOs) defeated Arnold Barboza Jr by unanimous determination (116-112, 116-112, and 118-110).
Speaking to DAZN, Shakur defined why he wished the Lopez combat:
“I made this combat occur as a result of I do know Teo is without doubt one of the guys at 140. He received a giant resume. Huge accomplishments.
“I do know there’s going to be some doubt with folks and followers once I go combat this man. Gonna be folks that actually consider that this man’s gonna beat me, (and) I’m not on the extent that I believe I’m, and I say I’m. I made this combat for that cause. My aggressive edge kinda kicked in. I wished to make this combat,” stated Stevenson.
