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Shakur Stevenson said he believes the move presents problems for Teofimo Lopez and identified it as a flaw he intends to exploit.
Stevenson said Lopez is most effective when opponents stay in front of him and engage at short to medium range. He said Lopez’s offense becomes less consistent when opponents use lateral movement and change angles.
Stevenson discussed the match during an appearance on All the smoke.
“We all know he has problems with people moving around,” Stevenson said. “He wants them to stand in front of him. He might separate them when you’re standing right in front of him.”
Stevenson said his approach would not rely solely on movement. He stated that he intended to vary his tactics throughout the fight rather than committing to a single style.
“I plan to do a little bit of both,” Stevenson said. “I don’t plan on moving around. I don’t plan on standing in front. I plan on doing whatever it takes to win.”
The fight is being promoted with the participation of Turki Alalshikh, who has publicly emphasized that competitive fights and audience engagement are a priority for his boxing events.
Stevenson said he was confident in his overall skill level when fully prepared and believed his best performances set him apart from other fighters in his division.
“I don’t think any of these guys are at my level when I’m at my best,” Stevenson said.
Lopez enters the fight as the reigning WBO junior welterweight champion. He moved up from lightweight after holding unified titles to 135 pounds. Stevenson is a former two-division world champion who is aiming for a third title in a new division.
The fight is scheduled for January 31 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The event will be streamed by DAZN.
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Last updated on 01/06/2026
