Jakarta, tvOnenews.com – World boxing results, where Shakur Stevenson emerged as the new champion after defeating Teofimo Lopez Jr in 12 rounds.
World boxing duel between Teofimo Lopez Jr. (22-2, 13 KOs) vs Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs) was held at Madison Square Garden, New York, United States on Sunday (1/2/2026) afternoon WIB.
As a result, Shakur Stevenson managed to defeat Teofimo Lopez Jr via unanimous decision (119-109, 119-109, 119-109) in a duel that lasted 12 rounds.
Now Shakur Stevenson is officially the WBO and The Ring super lightweight champion, as well as boxing champion in four different divisions.
Course of Battle:
Shakur Stevenson looks confident while doing the ring walk. Likewise with title holder Teofimo Lopez Jr, who entered the arena in quite an iconic style with a row of panonymous dancers.
First roundTeofimo Lopez Jr immediately appeared aggressive by launching long jabs. Shakur Stevenson had to retreat to the edge of the ring several times and defend.
Stevenson tried to attack several times, but still missed. Both boxers managed to attack each other, but it was short-lived.
Second roundStevenson appeared more attacking this time where he opened with an effective right hand. Both boxers both fell.
Lopez fell after receiving a bodyshot from his opponent. Then with 30 seconds remaining, Shakur Stevenson fell because he was pushed but he immediately got up again.
The titleholder struggled to close the distance, earning several jabs from Stevenson.
Third roundStevenson excelled in the number of shots on target 18-7, especially in long-range duels. Lopez tried to fight back several times, but he got a left hand.
Stevenson pushed Lopez back with a combination of a double jab and a hard left hand. Not long after, he used a bodyshot. However, Lopez also appeared to provide quite effective replies several times.
Fourth roundopened with a left hand for Teofimo Lopez Jr. It seems that the champion has to change his fighting strategy, considering that he is not the type of boxer who punches hard.
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However, Lopez was able to provide resistance with an uppercut from a left-handed position. Not long after, he got a top right hook and made him lose his balance a little.
