Shakur Stevenson says that he wants to prove to the audience, that he is the best warrior on “Earth” when he faces Teofimo Lopez in what he thinks will be in January 2026.
Stevenson (24-0, 11 KO) states that his fight with the WBO Teofimo (22-1, 13 KO) welterweight champion is “greater” than anything else in boxing. It will be the main event when it will happen.
28 -year -old Shakur will enhance to 140 for the first time to challenge Lopez for his title WBO Delicate Welter Wweight. I do not plan to stay in this weight class. Stevenson says that after defeating Teofimo, he gives WBO title to his friend Keyshawn Davis. It will be fascinating, and I bet it will be really good with fans.
The king’s throne is waiting
“When business people are ready to seal the contract, the contract will be concluded. The fight is happening. We want to become a king. We want to be where Bud Crawford is. At the beginning of 26. I like January – said Shakur Stevenson to Ariel Helwani The channel about when he will fight Teofimo Lopez.
Without Turk, Alalshikh Shakur and Teofimo will not be able to convey Terenka Crawford. He fought only with two Turk’s cards, but in these fights he received a fortune.
If Turks see Stevenson and Lopez on their favorite list, they will be where Crawford is financially, receiving huge payments. It is unbelievable that Stevenson will become the undisputed champion, such as Crawford, without being in the perfect position to collect all belts at the same time, without accepting any of the risky warriors.
“We could fight anywhere as long as the fight is sold. I just want to prove to the world I am the best warrior on the planet Earth. This is how business people do, “Stevenson said, asked if the location is resolved.
The popularity of heels
It is admirable that Shakur wants to show fans that he is a “best warrior” in boxing in his competition against Teofimo. I think that it is not infected in the style of Stevenson’s fight, which is too defensively concentrated. If Shakur can often publish on X and give many interviews, bragging on himself, it can become a larger star outside the ring in WWE type A way to be a heel or wicked figure. This is probably one of the essential factors why Shakur is popular.
I do not believe that this is happening because of his fighting style, performances or opposition he met during his career. In this way he boasts himself, becoming unbearable narcissus and deprived of self -awareness.
“Yes, for sure. I don’t think anything in boxing would be more than me and Teo,” said Shakur asked if his clash with Lopez would be the main event.
It is good to know that Shakur has returned to the stars once again. His last two fights with William Zeda and Josh Padley were placed on the backlight in 2025. With the popularity of Teofimo, it makes sense that Turks Alalshikh make this main fight. Even if Shakur has no popularity in relation to the mainstream of boxing fans, the power of the Star Teofimo will make up the difference.
Headers without boiling
Shakur must still fight in a stationary style, as he showed in his last fight with Zepeda on July 12, so that he became television, so that they can be a header of programs that do not bombard, causing booing, and make the fans leave the arena early in a gigantic number.
It is essential that Stevenson does not run around the ring, turning the competition into a fight in the style of Tom and Jerry. The way Stevenson was booed in his fights with Edwin de Los Santos and Jeremiah Nakathilia, left fans a lasting impression.
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Paulie Malignaggi has offered his reaction to a reported clash between Shakur Stevenson and Manny Pacquiaowhich could feature on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua.
The all-British heavyweight showdown is expected to take place on December 11, headlining an event at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
That is, of course, if Fury and Joshua actually make it to the ring, as despite it being announced earlier this week, The Ring’s Mike Coppinger has since reported that their fight is in jeopardy.
Prior to that, it had emerged that an encounter between Stevenson and Pacquiao – between whom there is a near two-decade age gap – was being planned for the same night in Wales.
Should it come to fruition, this would represent Stevenson’s first outing since signing with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, who he joined after dethroning Teofimo Lopez with a unanimous decision victory in January.
Pacquiao, meanwhile, has not fought since his draw with Mario Barrios in July 2025, when he ended a near four-year layoff and almost claimed the WBC welterweight title.
Yet despite that surprisingly impressive performance, former world champion Malignaggi has emphasised on his YouTube channel that, against Stevenson, the 47-year-old would be facing an entirely different competitor.
“Manny Pacquiao-Shakur Stevenson has no place on this card; [it] has no place in big-time boxing. I am completely befuddled.
“[I’m] disappointed in Stevenson; [I’m] disappointed in Zuffa, obviously. These are ‘click bait’ type of fights. These are names that draw attention, so you can get people to watch. Then the fight’s a dud and all these casuals sit there complaining about boxing, telling you why boxing’s dead.”
Malignaggi went on to credit Pacquiao with being “competitive against the worst world champion I’ve ever seen in my life”, emphasising a considerable difference between Barrios and Stevenson.
World Boxing News provides a round-by-round scorecard as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Fisher and Pirotton collide over ten rounds at heavyweight as Zuffa Boxing stages its latest card in the United Kingdom.
The Romford Bull returns to action with Pirotton standing in his way as the British heavyweight looks to continue his climb.
WBN provides a live scorecard of the contest below, plus live results throughout the event.
Fisher vs Pirotton Scorecard
Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton
(Round-by-round scorecard will refresh every 2 mins)
Heavyweight Copper Box Arena, London 10×3
Round
Fisher
Pirotton
Round 1
10
9
Round 2
10
9
Round 3
9
10
Round 4
9
10
Round 5
10
9
Round 6
10
9
Round 7
10
9
Round 8
10
9
Round 9
10
9
Round 10
10
9
WBN Totals:
98
92
Official Result: FISHER MD – 98-92, 96-95, 95-95
Zuffa Boxing
Preview
Fisher faces Pirotton in the first fight of his lucrative deal with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing.
The Briton enters the contest with a 14-1 record, while Pirotton brings a 12-2 record into the Zuffa Boxing 11 bout.
The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.
The Fisher vs Pirotton event unfolds alongside more live coverage on World Boxing News.
About the Author
Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.
World Boxing News provides results and updates as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton on Zuffa Boxing 11 at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Fisher returns to heavyweight action over ten rounds against Pirotton as part of Zuffa Boxing’s latest event in the United Kingdom.
Craig Richards faces Radivoje Kalajdzic at light heavyweight, while Lee Cutler takes on Louis Greene and Cesar Mateo Tapia faces Leo Ruiz at middleweight.
WBN provides results and updates from every bout as they happen.
Results
All times are local BST.
23:41
Johnny Fisher defeated Michael Pirotton by majority decision after ten competitive heavyweight rounds at the Copper Box Arena. WBN scored the fight 98-92 for Fisherwhile the official judges returned scores of 98-92 and 96-95 for Fisher, with the third scoring it 95-95.
22:42
Radivoje Kalajdzic improved to 31-3 with a unanimous decision over Craig Richards, who dropped to 20-5-1 after a good ten-round scrap. Both men had their moments and hurt each other at times before “Hot Rod” got the verdict on the scorecards, which included knocking Richards down for the first time in his career.
21:43
Lee Cutler carded a unanimous decision win over Louis Greene in their ten-round middleweight clash. Judges scorecard 98-92 and 97-93 twice in favor on Cutler, who improves to 17-2.
20:52
Ahead of the three main bouts, Zuffa’s only female fighter, Kayla Allendefeated Edina Kiss via TKO in their super lightweight bout.
20:32
Leo Ruiz overcame Cesar Tapia over 10 rounds at middleweight, scoring a unanimous decision to move to 18-1 as Ruiz Tapia suffered a first loss.
19:29
Alex MacMillan moved to 5-0 with a second-round stoppage of Guillaume Azagier, who went down twice in the opening round and again before the finish at 0:32 of the second.
18:40
Rogelio Romero improved to 7-0 with a third-round stoppage of previously unbeaten Aurel Ignat, ending the cruiserweight contest at 2:12.
18:24
Alexis De la Cerda improved to 10-0 with a unanimous decision over Cain Lewis, taking the eight-round contest 80-72, 79-74 and 79-73.
17:42
Fred Pullen marked his professional debut with a four-round points victory over Leonardo Faretina, who was dropped in the second round.
Remaining Bouts
Johnny Fisher vs. Michael Pirotton — 10 rounds, heavyweight
Craig Richards vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic — 10 rounds, light heavyweight
TV Coverage
The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.
Follow WBN’s live boxing coverage throughout the event.
About the Author
Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.
