Shakur Stevenson Vs TeóFimo LóPez — Live Updates, Results & Round-By-Round Scorecard

Madison Square Garden, New York • Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2026

Main Event: NJ’s own Shakur Stevenson dominated Teófimo López to capture the WBO super-lightweight title in a display of speed, precision and ring IQ that had Garden fans roaring. Stevenson became a four-division world champion in front of a packed house. 

Final Result (Main Event)

Shakur Stevenson def. Teófimo López — Unanimous Decision (119-109, 119-109, 119-109)

Stevenson controlled the fight from bell to bell with a sharp jab and defense that neutralized Lopez’s power. 

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Round-by-Round Live Updates

Round 12

Stevenson cruises through the final stanza, landing clean shots while Lopez looks to find a late rally that never materialized. Crowd energy remains high for the Newark southpaw. 

Round 11

Stevenson picks up the pace — Lopez shows a bit of blood from a cut over the eye but can’t answer Stevenson’s rhythm. 

Round 10

Another masterful frame for Stevenson. Lopez tries to pressure but gets picked apart on the outside. 

Round 9

Lopez lands more body shots in an effort to swing momentum, but Stevenson’s ring control remains elite. 

Round 8

Stevenson eases through, occasionally firing combinations to keep Lopez honest. 

(Unofficial or live scorecards like 10-9 rounds are typical; Stevenson is ahead on most observers’ cards through these rounds.) 

Undercard Highlights

Keyshawn Davis vs. Jamaine Ortiz

• Davis dominated most of the fight with crisp combinations and effective body work. Many rounds went 10-9 Davis.  

Bruce Carrington vs. Carlos Castro

• Carrington claimed the WBC featherweight title with a late stoppage knockout.  

Jarrell Miller vs. Kingsley Ibeh

• Miller won via split decision, though a wild moment came when his hairpiece fell into the crowd mid-fight.  

What It Means for Stevenson & New Jersey

Shakur Stevenson, 28, cemented his legacy with this win — becoming a four-division world champ in his first super-lightweight outing. 

For Newark and Jersey sports fans, this is another huge milestone and a story that will dominate local sports talk for weeks.

Fan & Reaction Notes

• The crowd at Madison Square Garden got behind Stevenson early and stayed loud. 
• His precision and footwork drew praise across social platforms tonight. 
• Lopez’s corner struggled to adjust as the fight went on. 

Stay tuned on JerseyTalks for post-fight analysis, fan reactions, and social commentary from local sports figures including breakdowns of what next could hold for Stevenson and Lopez.

Live updates powered by reporters and fan submissions from MSG and around New Jersey.