Theofimo Lopez’s placement of an old sparring cut gave Shakur Stevenson Hope, making him believe that there is a chance that they are fighting next. Stevenson (24-0, 11 COs) is fighting the 140-pound WBO champion TheOFIMO for a fight since last Friday and said: ‘Let’s get the paperwork going. “
Shakur’s pressure on Lopez
Stevenson sounds completely desperate. It’s not about Shakur’s slogan, “Let’s make boxing wonderful again.” It’s more about being up to 135 on viable options for pay days.
WBC lightweight champion Shakur eventually seems to realize that Gervonta Davis will not fight against him, and he is wasting his time with his tireless campaign to make him agree to a match. With the big payday option not happening, Stevenson drew his attention to the push of Theofimo (22-1, 13 COs).
Shakur must act quickly because Andy cruz is now at the tip of 1 with the WBC, and it is only a matter of time before ordering the fight. It is a competition that Shakur would not only lose, but possibly be knocked out by the 2020 Olympic Gold Medal Medal of Cruz. That’s why Stevenson Teo asks to fight him so badly. He is running up.
‘Teo that puts the cut of the low, although it does not show that no struggle is shown, but it just shows that it is some high level. XRespond to Theofimo Lopez that posts an old sparrative video clip on social media.
Is Lopez serious?
There is no way to know how serious Lopez is about the fight against Shakur, because in the past he has been chosen not to feed major payday fights against Devin Haney and Keyshawn Davis. He was rejected who would have paid him more than he would fight Stevenson.
It would be a good idea for Shakur to forget about theofimo and focus on fighters from the lightweight section. If he feels that there is no money fight for him now that Tank Davis is off the table, he must move to 140 and fight against Gary Antuanne Russell, Richardson Hitchins or Subriel Matias. Shakur looks like a 147-pound when he hydrates for his fighting around 135. So he should have no trouble fighting at 140.
Last updated on 07/29/2025

