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The Lopez vs. Stevenson fight completely failed to generate interest

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Image: "I'll Drop Zepeda Fight for Tank": Shakur Stevenson Calls Out Gervonta Davis

The main issue is power consumption. Neither Teofimo Lopez nor Shakur Stevenson has reached the point where their name alone attracts mass attention. Lopez has moments of personality and confidence, but his appeal is inconsistent. His public presence can change quickly, and recent performances have done little to stabilize his position. His last few fights were widely described as tedious, which dampened the excitement rather than building it.

Stevenson faces a different but related problem. He is respected for his technical skills, but his recent performances have cemented the reputation of a player who struggles with low effectiveness and focuses primarily on defense. During some of these performances, fans booed, reflecting frustration with a style that prioritizes control over engagement. Although Stevenson continues to win, there is a perception among casual viewers that his fights lack action. This belief became arduous to reverse.

The recent form of both players has contributed to a muted response. Some of the audience found Stevenson’s recent victories disappointing, even if they were decisive. Since his victory over Vasily Lomachenko in 2020, Lopez’s form has gone up and down. His decision in the case of Jamaine Ortiz caused a storm. His fight with Steve Claggett attracted little attention. Earlier struggles, including a narrow victory over Sandor Martin, left doubts. Collectively, these performances dampened enthusiasm for a matchup that once looked much more convincing.

Promotion also played a role. The gathering was dead and serene. There was no sustained marketing push, constrained media exposure, and no consistent attempt to sell the fight beyond die-hard fans. Lopez admitted publicly that it was not urgent and called for more promotional materials to be posted on social media, asking for the release of trailers and gym videos. The comment was intended as an implicit admission that the fight itself wasn’t generating buzz.

There is also the question of whether this is a bad fight to create mass demand. From a business point of view, both fighters seem better prepared for fights that bring either spectacle or risk. For example, a fight involving Ryan Garcia would provide exposure, controversy, and casual attention regardless of the outcome. Alternatively, being a clear underdog against a fighter like Jaron Ennis can create intrigue through danger and uncertainty. Lopez vs. Stevenson offers neither.

Time didn’t facilitate. January cards often hinge on crossover appeal or forceful support fights. This event is based almost entirely on the main battle, which did not attract much attention.

As it stands, Lopez vs. Stevenson remains a fight that die-hard boxing fans will be watching closely. For everyone else, a combination of blunt recent fights, penniless promotion and constrained star appeal made them straightforward to ignore. This skill exists. Demand no.

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Canelo warned his path back to undisputed status would be blocked: ‘I’m standing in his way’

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Canelo warned his route back to undisputed will be blocked: “I’m in his way”

Canelo Alvarez could face some grave resistance if he tries to become a three-time undisputed 168-pound champion.

The 35-year-old hasn’t fought since last September, when he lost his four major super middleweight titles in a unanimous decision loss to Terence Crawford.

However, judging by his results, the Mexican is still able to compete at the world level, just not with such a great generation as Crawford.

But still, Canelo is ready to secure a world title shot in his next outingwhich is scheduled to take place on September 12 in Riyad, Saudi Arabia.

Among the names mentioned as potential opponents is Christian Mbilli, who was elevated from “interim” to full WBC champion shortly after Crawford’s retirement.

Earlier, the Frenchman achieved a fascinating 10-round draw with Lester Martinez, who was on the Canelo-Crawford card.

As for the other 168-pound champions, there’s also Jose Armando Resendiz and Osleys Iglesias, with Hamzah Sheeraz seeking to capture the vacant WBO world title on May 23.

Standing in his way is Al Begic, whom the 26-year-old must defeat on the card in the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven match before setting his sights on a fight with Canelo.

Ultimately, however, Sheeraz actually sees himself fighting the four-division world champion Ring Magazine that he can apply the WBO belt as a bargaining chip.

“I have to admit it would be nice to get Canelo. And of course it would be a lot more lucrative if I won the world title earlier.

“I’m sure his plan is to try and become undisputed [champion] again, God willing, I will become world champion on May 23. I will stand in the way of him becoming undisputed [champion].

“Maybe we will finally fight for all the belts. I feel like this fight can definitely blossom in the future.”

For an undisputed clash between Canelo and Sheeraz to take place, the pair must win their next fights well and together dethrone the remaining champions in their division.

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Mauricio Sulaiman claims that Crawford knew in advance that he would have to pay $300,000. dollars fee for WBC

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Mauricio Sulaiman says Terence Crawford was aware of the WBC’s reported $300,000 penalty charge long before his undisputed fight against Canelo Alvarez last September, providing a different version of the recent dispute over the champion’s title costs

The WBC president addressed the issue during a recent interview after Crawford publicly questioned why the organization would not honor terms that he believed had been accepted by other sanctioning bodies. Sulaiman said the amount had already been communicated in advance and was not a surprise once the fight was finalized.


“He knew well in advance what the WBC estimated for this particular fight and it was supposedly 300,000. That was the upper limit,” Ring Champs said of Crawford before his fight with Canelo.

Sulaiman added that this amount is lower than the percentage the organization says it can collect under its regulations. He said the WBC capped the fee rather than applying the full rate.

The dispute became a topic of discussion after Crawford publicly responded to previous comments related to the sanctions process. Sulaiman avoided escalating the exchange, saying he did not want to personally criticize Crawford.

“I’m not going to talk bad about Crawford,” Sulaiman said.

He also said that fighters and promoters receive contracts and terms before title fights are approved, describing the process as standard practice and not something created for a single event.

“There are contracts. When you as a promoter give in and get sanctioned, there are rules,” Sulaiman said.

When a player earns tens of millions, the standard 3% suddenly becomes sedate money, and that’s when the backlash usually begins.

The comments highlight a long-standing problem in boxing, where sanction fees are often accepted during negotiations but become controversial when vast funds are involved. Huge fights usually reveal how much power the belts still carry.

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Errol Spence Jr.’s opponent and return date have finally been confirmed

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Errol Spence Jr’s comeback opponent and date finally confirmed

Errol Spence Jr will make his long-awaited return this summer as he faces the former world champion away.

The 36-year-old has not fought since losing his three welterweight world titles in July 2023. when he suffered a nine-round defeat to Terence Crawford during the battle at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Before their meeting, many suspected Spence was the top dog at 147 pounds, even after a life-threatening car accident in 2019.

He eventually recovered from the traumatic incident with back-to-back victories over Danny Garcia and Yordenis Ugas, but suffered an undisputed defeat against Crawford.

As a result, Spence is set to make his long-overdue move to 154 pounds before his next appearance, with Report from the boxing scene that he will face former super welterweight champion Tim Tszyu on July 25 in Australia.

It was also recently reported that Tszyu had named Jeff Fenech as head coach after he fired his training team for the second time in three fights.

This followed the Australian’s unanimous decision victory over Denis Nurja in Wollongong, Australia earlier this month, which followed an equally dominant triumph over Anthony Velazquez in December at the TikTok Entertainment Center in Sydney.

Meanwhile, the 31-year-old lost in the seventh round to Sebastian Fundora in July 2025 during his last meeting at world level.

Tszyu previously lost a split decision in their first meeting before finding himself facing a three-round demolition task against Bakhram Murtazaliev in 2024.

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