The Wait is Over: Teofimo Lopez Solutions Shakur Stevenson’s Calls, Units Up a 2026 Showpiece

Teofimo Lopez replied to Shakur Stevenson as we speak on X, letting him know that he’s “Already accepted the struggle” towards him they usually’ll meet firstly of 2026. Lopez simply made the needy Shakur joyful as we speak. He’d been ready for days to listen to these phrases, and he received his want.

Lopez (22-1,13 KOs) didn’t say which weight class the struggle with the unbeaten WBC light-weight champion Shakur (24-0, 11 KOs) will happen at. Teofimo, 27, has the A-side recognition to insist that Stevenson come as much as 140 to problem him for his WBO gentle welterweight title.

Social Media Skirmishes

The 2016 Olympic silver medalist Shakur has posted 4 instances about Teofimo since final July, urging him to struggle him.

Stevenson initially referred to as out Lopez on July twenty fifth, utilizing the phrase, “Let’s make boxing nice once more.” Some followers learn that as code for, ‘Man, I’m determined for a paycheck and I received Andy Cruz respiratory down my neck at #1 WBC.’
July twenty ninth, Shakur mentioned this in response to Teofimo posting a sparring clip of him working him over throughout a session, “Lol that’s an previous a** sparring tape let’s make the struggle, bro. It’s time to get in that ring for actual, I’m excited now u achieved received me hype!!!”
August ninth: Stevenson received agitated in response to Teofimo saying he’s going to slap him at a press convention. Shakur mentioned this: “You’re talkin bout smacking me at a press convention, You bought it flawed, my boy. You higher relax!”
August twenty first: Shakur posted on X, saying he might struggle Lamont Roach subsequent if Teofimo didn’t settle for a struggle with him. “If Teofimo don’t need the struggle I’ll struggle [Lamont Roach Jr.] subsequent, both means I’m tryna struggle for a belt at 135! .”

I’ve already accepted the struggle! I’ll see you the start of the 12 months. @ShakurStevenson 🤝 https://t.co/KGGyNHnzUx

— Teofimo Lopez (@TeofimoLopez) August 22, 2025

Teofimo’s Exhibition Plan

Teofimo volunteered yesterday to struggle an exhibition on the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis undercard on November 14th on Netflix on the State Farm Area in Atlanta, Georgia. He tagged Jake’s promotional workforce, Most Invaluable Promotions, and the State Farm Area. If his provide is accepted, that will be the rationale for the delay on the Shakur struggle.