Which boxing belts are at stake in Teófimo López vs Shakur Stevenson today?

The rivalry between Shakur Stevenson and Teófimo López reaches its boiling point this weekend at Madison Square Garden in New York City, headlining a matchup that has dominated global boxing conversation. At 28 years old, both fighters embody contrasting generations of ring craft: Stevenson, the master technician with elite distance control and a spotless résumé, and López, the explosive puncher with star power and a résumé packed with headline‑making victories.

The buildup has been charged with emotion and drama in recent weeks, fueled by verbal sparring and tense press‑conference moments that have only heightened anticipation for a fight that goes well beyond simple numbers on a Tale of the Tape. From a competitive standpoint, their recent trajectories explain why this showdown carries such substantial weight. Stevenson, undefeated with more than two dozen wins and an Olympic medal to his name, enters after a strong lightweight title defense and now looks to cement himself in a new weight class.

What belts are on the line in López vs Stevenson?

López, whose lone loss came in a razor‑thin upset earlier in his career, has successfully defended his junior welterweight crown multiple times and has built a reputation as one of the division’s most dangerous assignments for any challenger. Stylistically, this sets the stage for a fascinating contrast - the cerebral, methodical precision of Stevenson against the aggressive, power‑driven approach of López; a clash that could shape the division’s future for years to come.

And the titles are very much at the heart of this puzzle: at stake are the WBO and The Rings junior welterweight world title championships currently held by López - two prizes that place enormous pressure on Stevenson, who could become a four‑division world champion if he leaves the ring with his hand raised. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds at the 140‑pound limit, ensuring both men arrive fully prepared to battle for every inch of the canvas.

López vs Stevenson: when, how to watch

López vs Stevenson is set for today, Saturday, Jan. 31, topping a main fight card that features a total of six bouts. The fight will stream on DAZN PPV. The main card is due to begin at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT, with the López vs Stevenson ring walks scheduled for 10.49 p.m. ET/7.49 p.m. PT, per DAZN.

López vs Stevenson: fight card

• Teofimo López vs Shakur Stevenson - WBO and The Ring junior welterweight titles
• Keyshawn Davis vs Jamaine Ortiz - super lightweight
• Bruce Carrington vs Carlos Castro - WBC weatherweight title
• Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams - heavyweight
• Jarrell Miller vs Kingsley Ibeh - middleweight
• Ziyad Al Maayouf vs Kevin Castillo - lightweight

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