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00:00You've had to come up with some good game plans over the years to beat some great fighters, Lomachenko, Taylor among them.
00:06How difficult is this man, Shakur Stevenson, to prepare for?
00:09Well, I see their weakness. That's what I do.
00:12You know, we broke the code with Loma that nobody had ever done.
00:19You know, we couldn't let him get comfortable in there.
00:22You saw that, you know, within like eight rounds, he didn't know what to do.
00:27I did the same thing with Josh Taylor, and we're going to do the same thing with Shakur.
00:31I just want to fight. Like, I'm the guy that wants to make the best fights happen.
00:36I want to showcase my talent. I want to show the world how good I am.
00:39The only way to show the world how good you is is put these guys in front of you and win.
00:44Win. Show them that these guys can't beat you.
00:47And truthfully, like, it gets old and it gets annoying and just over and over the same thing.
00:52Teofimo Lopez Sr. has put Shakur Stevenson on notice at the recent press conference,
00:58saying he sees clear weaknesses in his game.
01:00Okay, I don't think y'all did either.
01:01Oh, so you got to show it, baby.
01:03I don't think y'all did either.
01:05I ain't seen...
01:06Not on my son.
01:06I ain't seen Limachango throw no punches for six rounds.
01:08You've never been on a big stage like this.
01:10I didn't see Limachango throw punches for six rounds.
01:12You've never been on a big stage like this.
01:14I didn't see Limachango throw punches for six rounds.
01:15Because we froze him.
01:18Okay, you gonna see?
01:19We gonna freeze you too.
01:21You better not throw the towel in.
01:24Come on, man.
01:25You out of your mind.
01:27Okay.
01:28My son fought without no air.
01:30My son fought without no air against composes.
01:33You can't fight for your son.
01:34You got balls.
01:35You can't fight for your son.
01:35You gonna tell me, man.
01:36Come on.
01:37You can't fight for your son.
01:41I bet you you gonna quit.
01:42Yeah, okay.
01:43You gonna see.
01:44All right.
01:44Shakur Stevenson fired back, saying he also sees weaknesses in Teofimo Lopez Jr.'s game
01:50and made it clear he's not like other fighters they faced.
01:53You said a couple of times now you see some holes in Teofimo's game,
01:56I know you don't want to give away your game plan at the kickoff press conference,
02:00but where are the weaknesses?
02:01Where are some of the weaknesses in his game?
02:03A lot of the weaknesses is in his mental.
02:05I think it's more mental than anything.
02:07And I'm going to expose it.
02:11You said in your last fight that you proved you were a dog against William Zepeda.
02:15What do you want to prove in this one?
02:17That I'm the best.
02:18I want to show the world that I'm the best.
02:20After this fight, I want to be considered top five pound for pound fighter in a sport.
02:25I can't wait to show it.
02:27Lopez Sr. has repeatedly shown unwavering confidence in his son's abilities,
02:32making it clear that when Teofimo is healthy and at his best,
02:35nobody at 140 pounds can beat him.
02:38And he truly believes Teofimo is the top fighter in the division right now.
02:41Ian, hey, Junior looks really, really good, really, really focused.
02:47How's the general, like, energy mood been in this camp?
02:51Listen, mentally, he's – with my son, everything is mental.
02:54You know what I'm saying?
02:54So, if he feels 100% healthy, you know, not even – he doesn't even have to feel, like, 100%.
03:00But, you know, I see him stronger.
03:03I see him mentally more focused.
03:05You know, with the 140 weight division, he's going to do great things, you know,
03:10and just expect, you know, something great.
03:13Come August 13.
03:14He's going to look awesome.
03:15I know that already.
03:16And, you know, we're just going to put a boxing clinic in there
03:20so everybody can see the best Teofimo Lopez,
03:23and you're going to see him on Noves 13.
03:25I can't wait, man.
03:26I'm excited for this fight, you know,
03:28and it's just getting us closer to getting those belts that we want so much at 140.
03:33Lopez Sr. criticized Shakur's style in his fight with William Zepeda,
03:37implying it left openings that could be exploited.
03:40Shakur fired back, saying he's going to be 100% better on fight night against Lopez.
03:44Do you think they're trying to bring, get you out of your game in that way?
03:50I will be 100 times better come fight night against Teofimo Lopez
03:54than I was against Zepeda.
03:57A thousand times better.
03:58Faster, sharper, stronger, mentally more on point, and I can't wait.
04:02Teofimo Lopez Sr. is personally training his son for the fight,
04:07overseeing every aspect of preparation to ensure Lopez Jr. is at his peak on fight night.
04:12One of the fascinating aspects of this matchup lies in how different the two fighters are
04:16stylistically, and how they've publicly discussed those differences.
04:20What do we think of the Styles matchup, guys?
04:22This is a high-speed chess match a la Sugar Ray Leonard or Pernell Whitaker,
04:27you know, Leonard and Benitez, or Pernell Whitaker, Buddy McGirt,
04:31or is it a Jerry versus Jerry fight, right, because no one wants to take the lead,
04:36or is it something else?
04:38Malik, I'll start with you.
04:39I think it's a very special fight.
04:40It's the type of matchup we always are acting for.
04:43When it comes to explosiveness, I will have to go with T.O.
04:46When it comes to actual rapid speed, I will have to go with T.O.
04:49But when it comes to body punching, when it comes to good timing,
04:51when it comes to craft, I will have to give all of that to Shakur Stevenson.
04:55What do you think, Doug?
04:55They're both boxers.
04:57I look at Stevenson as a versatile technician.
05:02I look at T.O. Fimo.
05:04He's a boxer puncher, but his specialty is his counterpunching.
05:08Listen, if Stevenson wants to be on his stick-and-move game,
05:12very difficult style matchup for T.O. Fimo,
05:14and maybe not that entertaining to the fans.
05:17Because Stevenson's longer.
05:18Exactly.
05:19Stevenson's defense is probably the best in the game, and he's longer.
05:22Great reflexes and timing, and so does T.O.
05:24That's why he's a great counterpuncher.
05:26But T.O., he's a very special athlete, and as a competitor,
05:31he is one of those guys who saves his A game for a fellow elite opponent.
05:36That's when he really rises his game and shows us the T.O. Fimo Lopez
05:41that everybody thought he was when he was a prospect.
05:44People used to look at him and say,
05:45oh, this guy is going to be the star of boxing.
05:48It didn't really play out that way.
05:49Shakur Stevenson is widely regarded as one of boxing's most technically polished defenders.
05:55His strength lies in movement, timing, and adaptability.
05:58On the flip side, T.O. Fimo Lopez is known for his power, punch fundamentals, and pressure.
06:04In an interview with Cigar Talk,
06:05Lopez acknowledges Stevenson's skill and technique,
06:08but insists he's afraid of taking punches or being knocked out on the big stage.
06:12If you brag about it, you know, Shakur is a very talented, skidful, technique fighter.
06:18Yeah.
06:18You know, can't take anything away from it.
06:20However, scared to get hit.
06:23Mmm.
06:24Scared to get knocked out in front of the world.
06:27Scared to get touched up in front of the world.
06:29Are you saying that off of the last fight or just...
06:31In general.
06:32In general.
06:33In general.
06:33Yeah.
06:34In general.
06:35Me and Shakur sparred before.
06:36We did three rounds, and it was just light work.
06:38And me trying to figure out his jab.
06:40Does he have a good jab?
06:41Yeah, he does.
06:42But once you pass it, once you pass his jab, it's game.
06:46Yeah.
06:46It's food.
06:46It's lunch food.
06:47Mmm.
06:48Because he said, when I had him on, he was like, yo, like, he said, y'all grew up, you
06:51know, in the amateur scene, and both of y'all was killing, and he was like, yo, y'all cool,
06:55but, you know, one day I want that fight.
06:57Yeah, you see me?
06:57You see?
06:58Yeah.
06:58So it's like, you want that fight.
07:00By all means.
07:01Everybody wants to fight me.
07:02That's cool.
07:03But it's like, what happens when it's on paper?
07:06Mmm.
07:06It's always different when it's actually on paper.
07:08Like when the contract.
07:09When the contract comes through, it's different, bro.
07:11You feel the pressure.
07:12You feel pressure.
07:14Teo claimed they've been ready to fight Stevenson for a long time, but admitted that getting
07:18the deal done took a while as the paperwork and negotiations had to be sorted before everything
07:23was official.
07:24Teofimo Lopez made it clear there is no rematch clause in the contract for his fight with
07:29Shakur Stevenson, saying there's simply no need for one going into this big matchup.
07:34Yo, what's up?
07:34How you doing, Teofimo?
07:35Doing great, man.
07:36In the face off, what did you see in his eyes when you looked at him?
07:38All that toggle, what did you see in the eyes?
07:40The eyes don't lie.
07:40Um, yeah, you know, he knows he's in there.
07:44He's in there with Teofimo.
07:45Uh, but we'll see more when we get to fight week.
07:49Talk to me about this fight.
07:50Were there any concessions you have to make?
07:51Any stipulations that are of interest?
07:53Is there a rematch clause in this?
07:55No, no rematch clause.
07:57We risk it all all the time.
07:59No need for a rematch clause.
08:00Listen, hold on.
08:01Talk to us a bit about what this fight means for your legacy.
08:04Oh my goodness, man.
08:06This thing means everything to me.
08:07This is just another, um, another fighter, another column into my own pedigree, into my
08:12own style.
08:13This is what it is, you know?
08:15And what better way than here at Madison Square Garden?
08:17This will be number 10 fighting here in the Mecca.
08:20This will be number five in the big room.
08:22So, I'm just, I'm very blessed.
08:25I'm very thankful.
08:26And nevertheless, man, um, I want more.
08:29Let's see who we get after this.
08:30We just got to keep it going, man.
08:32We're not even in our prime yet.
08:33You know, I know I said it earlier, but we're not in our prime yet.
08:36At least I'm not.
08:37We know this fight been going for quite some time, and we know you have the reputation
08:40of fighting the best of the time.
08:42Um, how hard was it negotiating you should push these guys from here?
08:46I think everything just takes time.
08:48You know, I think it was just going back and forth on, like, two stipulations.
08:53That, uh, you know, certain people on one side were just being very hard-headed about.
08:57But we were all ready to fight.
08:59We were ready a long time ago.
09:00So, um, now, yeah, it wasn't that difficult other than that, those two pieces.
09:05But, yeah, man, we're here now.
09:07You were talking about the fact that one of your weaknesses might be the mental part.
09:11And it seemed like you were toying with him mentally during the press conference.
09:13Do you think you're in his head?
09:15I'm just doing me, man.
09:17I'm just being me.
09:17That's all.
09:18You know, and I'm just having a good time while doing it.
09:20So, whether I'm in his head or not.
09:23It don't matter until we go out there.
09:25Many boxing experts believe this matchup is going to be one of the most exciting fights
09:29in recent years.
09:30Analysts point to the clash of styles as a recipe for a thrilling, unpredictable contest.
09:35The stakes are high, with titles and legacies on the line, and both fighters have shown confidence
09:40and determination in the lead-up, adding a layer of drama outside the ring.
09:44Fans and pundits alike expect fireworks from the opening bell, making this bout a must-watch
09:49event that could define the lightweight division for years to come.
09:53New York City, January 31st.
09:55Shakur Stevenson, Tiafimo Lopez.
09:58I always say it.
09:59When boxing gets it right, no other sport comes close.
10:03And this is boxing getting it right.
10:05The best fighting the best.
10:07Both fighters believe that this matchup settles the argument about who leads the new era.
10:15So, what do we think of the styles matchup, guys?
10:17This is a high-speed chess match a la Sugar Ray Leonard or Pernell Whitaker, you know, Leonard
10:23and Benitez, or Pernell Whitaker, Buddy McGirt, or is it a Jerry versus Jerry fight, right?
10:30Because no one wants to take the lead, or is it something else?
10:33Malik, I'll start with you.
10:33I think it's a very special fight.
10:35It's the type of matchups we always are acting for.
10:38When it comes to explosiveness, I will have to go with Tia.
10:41When it comes to actual rapid speed, I will have to go with Tia.
10:44But when it comes to body punching, when it comes to good timing, when it comes to craft,
10:47I will have to give all of that to Shakur Stevenson.
10:49Former world title contender Gabriel Rosado has weighed in on the highly anticipated clash
10:55between Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez, and he's firmly backing Stevenson to come
11:00out on top.
11:01Rosado described the fight as a fantastic matchup, highlighting that both fighters bring unique
11:05strengths.
11:06Lopez with his power and aggression.
11:08Stevenson with his precision, speed, and ring IQ.
11:12Despite acknowledging Lopez's capabilities, Rosado favors Stevenson because he believes
11:16Stevenson's technical skills and adaptability give him the edge to navigate Lopez's offense
11:21and control the fight's pace.
11:23Rosado emphasized that Stevenson's ability to adjust mid-fight and exploit openings makes
11:29him the smarter pick in this matchup, making a victory for the young champion more likely
11:33than for Lopez.
11:34My favorite Shakur in this one.
11:36I mean, I think Teofimo is a phenomenal fighter.
11:39It's a great fighter.
11:40But Teofimo, to me, is more like he has those athletic skills that you don't teach.
11:47You know what I'm saying?
11:47Who's oldest tail, though?
11:49Yeah, I think Lopez comes well.
11:50No, it comes to him naturally.
11:52But I think that's what's going to nip him in the ass against Shakur.
11:55Right.
11:56Because Shakur is fundamentally sound.
11:58Correct.
11:58So when a guy that has this athletic ability and does things that are not fundamentally sound
12:03fights a guy that's seasoned like a Shakur, he's going to make you play.
12:08And that's just how I see it.
12:09I think it's a great matchup, but I just favor it.
12:11Now, Shakur is like Floyd in this way.
12:13Yeah, yeah, yeah.
12:13He's like Floyd in this way.
12:15Everyone's able to do the boxing IQ, the defense, whatever, and Shakur's a southpaw,
12:19but he makes fewer mistakes than the other guys.
12:22Really, what Floyd did, he was like a football team that never turns the ball over.
12:26Like, if you need to throw the ball away, throw it away.
12:31Waste that down, right?
12:32But don't turn it over.
12:34Wally Moses explains Shakur Stevenson's style as a highly technical, intelligent boxer built
12:39on fundamentals and movement.
12:41Moses has been training Stevenson since he was a child, developing his sharp footwork,
12:45excellent distance control, and ability to hit without getting hit, which are core parts
12:50of his game and make him difficult to solve in the ring.
12:53Stevenson's style emphasizes precision, ring IQ, and defense over pure power.
12:58He uses his southpaw stance to disrupt opponents, relies on a strong jab, and positions himself
13:04to counter effectively, reflecting the disciplined boxing approach Moses instilled in him.
13:08Is that a fight that you always looked at, like, you know, stylistically, you feel like
13:12in favor of Shakur?
13:13Well, you know, I'm going to be honest with you, you know, stylistically, you know,
13:19Shakur's style prevails over every style in the world so far, you know.
13:24You know, Shakur wasn't just an amateur boxing champion.
13:27He was a world amateur boxing champion on more than one occasion.
13:31But also, he was the Aiva fighter this year, making him the best boxer in the world, an amateur boxer.
13:39So, you know, Shakur was a couple of those same things from J. Quinn.
13:43He's going to be inside the repressor ranking.
13:46But, Shakur has been proven that he was going to be the number one boxer throughout the fight.
13:51He was number one in every category that he boxed in front of the kid coming up.
13:55You know what I mean, here in the U.S., he had to eclipse every boxer over, like, 1,000,
14:02almost close to 2,000 points in terms of his winning.
14:05So, you know, it's not a thing that, you know, people can talk about what have Shakur done.
14:12They know what Shakur done in his amateur ranking.
14:15Shakur done everything that they never were capable of doing.
14:18So, you know, it's only going to be a matter of time before you get, you know, this kind of a fighter that he is.
14:28Stevenson's recent move up in weight has generated plenty of discussion in the boxing world,
14:33as fans and analysts wonder how it will affect his future matchups.
14:37Moving up can bring new challenges, as fighters in higher divisions often carry more power, size, and different styles.
14:43Some experts suggest that Stevenson's rise might make other fighters hesitant to take bouts with him,
14:49knowing he brings elite skill, speed, and adaptability that could neutralize their strength.
14:54Meanwhile, Tao makes it clear that he will not allow Shakur Stevenson to take the belt he worked so hard to earn.
15:01He emphasizes the sacrifices behind his success, explaining that the title represents years of struggle, pain, and dedication.
15:08For Teofimo, this fight is about protecting what he built through hard work and perseverance.
15:13He believes strongly in himself and is determined to defend his position in the ring.
15:17Lopez views this moment as personal, driven by pride and effort,
15:21and insists that no one can take away something he earned through blood, discipline, and commitment.
15:27And talking of being in the ring, Shakur Stevenson, obviously you guys are both in Las Vegas.
15:33I'm hearing that you did link up today. A face-off happened between the two of you?
15:37Yeah, a face-off happened, things of that nature, just to create the things that are in motion already.
15:43So we're really adamant about fighting each other next, and I can't wait for us to really lace it up.
15:49And I see him across the ring, and really when that bell rings, lights out for him.
15:54What's it like seeing him now, kind of face-to-face? When you look at him, what do you see?
15:58Because obviously you're not locked in just yet, and the closer it gets to a fight, obviously things turn a little bit.
16:05But when you do look at Shakur, what do you think of him?
16:08I think, I don't think too much of it.
16:12You know, I think that he believes in himself, that's one thing.
16:16But I'm here to destroy his dreams and all that he wants to do and become.
16:21You can't, you know, you can't take this from me.
16:23I worked very hard for it. I've bled for this, you know, and I'm not taking nothing from him.
16:28But I just believe that what's going to happen next is to, is for destiny and the boxing ring to the side.
16:35Lopez often acknowledges Stevenson's impressive amateur pedigree, including Youth Olympic success,
16:40and other international accolades, which helped build his reputation as one of boxing's brightest young talents.
16:46However, Lopez argues that past achievements alone aren't enough to maintain long-term support,
16:52especially at the professional level, where performance under pressure is what truly defines a fighter's career.
16:57In the context of their highly anticipated January matchup,
17:01Lopez is signaling that Stevenson's amateur record won't guarantee victory or fan backing
17:06if he doesn't rise to the occasion in the pro ring.
17:08Lopez positions himself as a formidable test, suggesting that the fight will reveal
17:13whether Stevenson can translate his early promise into dominance against elite competition.
17:17So when it comes to it, it's like, I've seen his upbringing from the amateurs,
17:24his accolades, what he's done from the Youth World Championships and the Olympic Games and all that.
17:30The Youth Olympic Games, winning gold medal, being the it kid, the gold medalist,
17:34the next Andre Ward for America, but there comes a point in time where everyone can help you get there,
17:44but you got to finish it.
17:46And if you don't perform at that pinnacle and finish it,
17:50the ones that are helping you are going to eventually turn their back on you.
17:53So right now, despite Shakur being so gifted as he is,
17:59I don't believe he's going to get the amount of support that he's needing right now,
18:04coming next to his next match, you know?
18:07You know, and that's all, you know, that's just me expressing.
18:11Yeah.
18:12Legendary former champion Roy Jones Jr. praised the fight as a true skill-for-skill showdown,
18:17comparing it to elite bouts such as Canelo Alvarez versus Terrence Crawford,
18:21and emphasized that fights of this caliber restore both credibility and excitement to boxing.
18:27Analysts highlight that The Clash features two top-tier prime fighters with contrasting styles,
18:32Stevenson's precision, speed, and technical mastery versus Lopez's power,
18:37aggression, and relentless pressure.
18:39This combination sets the stage for a high-stakes, strategic, and action-packed contest,
18:44giving fans the drama and unpredictability they crave.
18:48Experts believe that fights like this don't just entertain,
18:50they can reignite interest in the sport, create memorable moments, and define legacies.
18:56With both fighters at the top of their game,
18:58this matchup is shaping up to be a landmark event in modern boxing.
19:01Curse Stevenson's here, people love us.
19:03That's a good damn fight, too.
19:04See, that fight is skill-for-skill, as good as this fight.
19:09But it's just helping them around a little bit of a movement through them there.
19:12But skill-for-skill, as far as equality, to me, Bud and Canelo are equal because of where they're in their career,
19:21because they're how accomplished they are.
19:23These two guys are also equal when they're in their career,
19:26because they're accomplished, but not as accomplished as these two,
19:28but they're still equal.
19:30Seriously?
19:30I'm coming.
19:31You understand me?
19:32Those are two good damn fights, and we're back to lose.
19:36As always, we appreciate your time.
19:38Thanks so much.
19:39Thank you, brother.
19:39It's your job.
19:40Will Shakur Stevenson's speed and skill be enough to outbox Teofimo Lopez's power,
19:45or is Lopez destined to dominate?
19:48Drop your predictions and thoughts in the comments below.
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