The light-weight division in boxing is presently far and wide. WBO champion Keyshawn Davis was stripped of his title for lacking weight. WBA champion Gervonta Davis is in authorized hassle and his future is up within the air. The IBF belt is vacant for the time being.
The one fixed within the division has been Shakur Stevenson, who has defended his WBC title efficiently thrice after successful it in late 2023. After beating William Zepeda final month, Stevenson is eyeing an enormous fish to fry. His consideration was initially on “Tank“, however it has since shifted to Teofimo Lopez. Followers do not really consider the 2 will comply with a struggle, particularly since each have pulled out of bouts prior to now. However this one could also be for actual.
Teofimo Lopez loses his head and slaps Arnold Barboza Jr. within the face
Teofimo Lopez claims Shakur Stevenson struggle would happen in January
And it is attainable a date is already set. On Thursday, Lopez responded to one in every of Stevenson’s posts on X, and seemingly confirmed a tentative date for his or her bout. Lopez claims he’ll make Stevenson his “lil b**ch” in January.
The query for that struggle will likely be at what weight it’s. That could possibly be a holdup in negotiations. Stevenson has been at light-weight for a few years, whereas Lopez has been at mild welterweight since 2022. Lopez would definitely have the benefit at a better weight.
A January date offers each boxers loads of time to organize and have a full coaching camp. The 2 fought two months aside, in Could and July.
