Theofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson talked to each other on social media today and talked about their potential struggles. Lopez (22-1, 13 COs) confirmed with Shakur (24-0, 11 COs) that they would fight.
A new tone for theofimo
It was from the character that theo wasted talking Shakur would be, but it could be worried that he boasted about how the ring arranged him 1 on lightweight, and the other fighters dared to take the pinnacle of him.
Several fighters at 135 would decrease the number 1 of Shakur if he was only willing to fight against them. If he was willing to take all entrants for his top position he would have to deal with The big four It could ruin the hard work his promoters did to build his career: Andy Cruz, Raymond Muratalla, Abdullah Mason and Floyd Schofield.
Eddie Hearn’s protective attitude
The way I see it, Shakur is going to lose the four lightweights, and Theofimo is aware of it. Once that happens, his value will fall, and he will make him little useful. Shakur’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, did a good job of sending Shakur to the four. But it can’t go on forever.
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– Shakur Stevenson (@shakurstevenson) September 5, 2025
“Kick off the door and take my number 1 place. Now tell someone coming this place from me,” Shakur said Xrevealed in his high ranking on the lightweight ranking.
For Lopez to tell Shakur today that they are going to fight, the timing of this indicates to some fans on social media that he is concerned about the loss of this struggle. Theofimo has nothing to worry about because Shakur is not about to fight against one of the best guys.
Shakur’s promoter, Hearn, who also promotes Andy Cruz, has never shown an interest in suiting it. It is clear to some fans that Hearn does not want the more marketable fighter, Shakur, to lose against Cruz.
Last updated on 09/05/2025
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