In the heart of New York City, Madison Square Garden will bear witness to a thrilling spectacle on January 31. The highly anticipated bout between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson will headline ‘The Ring 6’ fight card, with Lopez’s WBO super lightweight title on the line. Stevenson, the current WBC lightweight champion, is stepping up in weight to challenge his compatriot in what promises to be an electrifying encounter.
Renowned boxing trainer Buddy McGirt recently shared his insights on this captivating matchup. McGirt, known for his keen eye and deep understanding of the sport, has placed his bet on Stevenson. “Shakur, definitely,” McGirt asserted, when asked for his prediction. He further elaborated, “He’s the best at that weight. No one’s going to beat him at that weight. He can go up to 147 and win a title, that’s how good he is.”
Stevenson, with an unblemished record of 24-0 and 11 KOs, last graced the ring on the Ring III fight card, where he secured a unanimous decision victory against William Zepeda. The judges’ scorecards read 118-110 twice and 119-109. Meanwhile, Lopez, boasting a record of 22-1 with 13 KOs, emerged victorious in his last bout on the controversial May 2 Times Square card, with scorecards of 116-112, 116-112, and 118-110.
McGirt, who has a soft spot for Lopez, having predicted his victory over Lomachenko, believes Stevenson is on another level. “It’s gonna be a good fight. I’m glad it’s finally happening. It’s a good fight in boxing where you’ve got two very skilled fighters,” McGirt said. He further added, “They have two different styles. Shakur just has a style that to appreciate it, you gotta be a real boxing person. He can take control at any time he wants to.”
The full fight card for the evening includes:
- Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson, 12 rounds, for Lopez’s lineal/WBO super lightweight title
- Keyshawn Davis vs Jamaine Ortiz, 12 rounds, super lightweights
- Bruce ‘Shu Shu’ Carrington vs Carlos Castro, 12 rounds, for vacant WBC featherweight title
- Carlos Adames vs Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams, 12 rounds, for Adames’ WBC middleweight title
- Jarrell Miller vs Kingsley Ibeh, 10 rounds, heavyweights
- Ziyad Almayouf vs Kevin Castillo, 8 rounds, welterweights
As the boxing world eagerly awaits this clash of titans, fans can look forward to a night of high-stakes action and unforgettable moments in the ring.
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