Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson – Fight Date, Location and Ring Walks

The Unified World Lightweight Championship lands in New York as Teofimo Lopez faces Shakur Stevenson in a high-stakes showdown at Madison Square Garden. The fight takes place on January 31, with viewers able to watch via DAZN PPV.

The fighters are expected to make their ring walks at approximately 10:30 PM local time (ET), which corresponds to 3:30 AM UK time. As always, these times may shift depending on how the undercard progresses, so the Ringwalks app is the best way to track live timing updates.

Teofimo Lopez (22-1, 13 KOs) brings explosive power and counterpunching ability into the matchup. Standing 5′8″ (173 cm) with a 68½″ (174 cm) reach, the former undisputed lightweight champion is coming off a solid unanimous-decision win over Arnold Barboza Jr.

Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs) enters the bout unbeaten, known for his elite timing and defensive skill. At 5′7″ (170 cm) with a 68″ (173 cm) reach, the slick southpaw recently secured a unanimous-decision victory over William Zepeda.

This clash of styles makes Lopez vs Stevenson one of the most compelling championship fights of early 2026.