"Shakur Stevenson humbled and humiliated Teofimo Lopez with boxing's version of a perfect game Saturday night, snatching the WBO junior welterweight title by wiping out Teofimo Lopez with a unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs) had promised to make the fight with Lopez look easy and did just that with all three judges scoring the fight 119-109."
"Behind a thumping jab and quick-twitch reflexes, Stevenson tamed the aggressive Lopez from the opening bell. Rather than move around the ring, Stevenson held court in the center of the ring, dissecting Lopez and demoralizing him as the rounds wore on. Befuddled by Stevenson's dominance, Lopez's father and trainer resorted to urging his son on rather than offering any useful instructions in the corner."
Shakur Stevenson dominated Teofimo Lopez to win the WBO junior welterweight title by unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden, with all judges scoring 119-109. Stevenson used a thumping jab, quick reflexes, and center-ring control to dissect and demoralize Lopez. Stevenson became the fastest fighter to reach four-division champion status. Lopez repeatedly tried to respond but lacked answers and adjustments; after six rounds he was outlanded 78-23. Lopez's corner offered urging instead of tactical fixes. Stevenson finished with a 25-0 record (11 KOs) and immediately challenged Conor Benn, who last fought Chris Eubank Jr. at 160 pounds.
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