Fighter Who Sparred Shakur Stevenson Predicts Teofimo Lopez Fight
American boxers Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez are just a month away from their eagerly awaited clash. Lopez from Brooklyn is preparing for the fourth defense of his WBO light-welterweight title against Stevenson at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City on January 31. Lopez last stepped into the ring in May when he decisively beat mandatory challenger Arnold Barboza Jr via unanimous decision at Times Square. On the other hand, Stevenson, the undefeated three-weight world champion, delivered what many consider to be the finest performance of his professional career on July 12, when he outpointed Mexico’s William Zepeda, securing his WBC lightweight title for the third time. One athlete who has recently gained exclusive access to Stevenson’s training camp is Nahir Albright, who has served as a sparring partner for the unbeaten fighter. In an interview with Mill City Boxing, Albright confidently endorsed Stevenson’s chances against Lopez, arguing that the defensive abilities of the three-weight champion are ‘next level’ compared to those faced by Lopez’s previous opponents. “Oh yeah that’s a hell of a fight. I’m gonna go with Shakur. I just know Shakur’s gonna win. I feel like Jamaine Ortiz gave Teo some problems right? With the angles and stuff like that, and Shakur’s defence is a next level compared to Jamaine Ortiz.” A win for Stevenson would mark the 28-year-old from New Jersey as a champion in a fourth weight category, solidifying his status as one of the top active fighters in the world.
Published: 2025-12-31 20:39:00
source: www.secondsout.com
