Join the Miguel Delaney team: Inside Football Join the Miguel Delaney Inside newsletter to get exclusive access and unparalleled insight. Football Join the Miguel Delaney Inside newsletter Football NewsletterTeofimo is set to defend his WBO super lightweight title in New York against Shakur Stevenson. The bout was rumoured for weeks and Stevenson confirmed the match on Monday. City On 31 January, Stevenson and Lopez, both 28 years old, will face off in an unknown venue. Madison Square Garden seems to be the most likely contender. Brooklyn’s Barclays Center is already booked for an event on 31 January.Last time out, Lopez produced a clinic to outpoint Arnold Barboza Jr in May, retaining his WBO belt in Times Square. Lopez has held the title since 2023 and was previously a unified champion at lightweight.open image in galleryTeofimo Lopez (left) was a clear winner over Arnold Barboza Jr in May (AP)Meanwhile, Stevenson last fought in July, beating William Zepeda via decision in New York’s Louis Armstrong tennis stadium. With that result, Stevenson retained his WBC belt at lightweight, where he has campaigned since 2023.Lopez vs Stevenson is one of the bigger match-ups that could have been made in US boxing, at a time when the country’s top stars have largely failed to fight each other.Enjoy 185+ fights a year on DAZN, the Global Home of BoxingNever miss a fight from top promoters. Watch anywhere, at any time. Buy NowADVERTISEMENT. We will receive commission if you subscribe to this service. Enjoy 185+ boxing fights per year on DAZN. The Global Home of BoxingNever Miss a Fight from Top Promoters. You can watch anywhere and anytime. Buy Now. We will receive a commission if you subscribe to this service. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.Ryan Garcia’s 2024 bout with Devin Haney is…
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