Shakur Stevenson confirmed everybody why he is among the best boxers on the planet, handily defeating Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden to change into a four-division world champion.
Lopez regarded to push the tempo early and set up his jab, however Stevenson’s accuracy proved to be an issue for the defending champ proper out of the gate. Stevenson steadily took over the bout, leaning on his jab and left to place Lopez on his again foot for almost all of the matchup.
Lopez regarded to string collectively combos, however Stevenson was at all times a step forward, mixing within the occasional uppercut whereas connecting with stiff jabs and straight lefts. Issues went that manner for a lot of the combat, although Lopez discovered some success within the eighth, ripping to Stevenson’s physique and at last getting his rhythm collectively.
Sadly for Lopez, his success would cease there as Stevenson dominated the championship rounds and in the end ran away with a decisive resolution victory.
Official End result: Shakur Stevenson def.Teofimo Lopez through unanimous resolution (119-109, 119-109, 119-109) to seize the WBO tremendous light-weight world championship.
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