Newark's Shakur Stevenson wins super lightweight title at The Ring 6 at MSG

Stevenson defeats Teófimo López by unanimous decision to become a four-division world champion

Feb. 1, 2026 at 10:55am

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In the main event of Matchroom Boxing's The Ring 6 card at Madison Square Garden, Newark native Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs) defeated Brooklyn-born Teófimo López (22-2, 13 KOs) by unanimous decision to win the WBO and Ring Magazine super lightweight world titles. Stevenson controlled the fight with his quick footwork, sharp counters, and defensive movement, winning on all three judges' scorecards 119-109.

Why it matters

Stevenson's victory makes him the 25th fighter in boxing history to win a world title in four different weight classes, cementing his status as one of the sport's rising stars. The event also reaffirmed New York City's place as a premier destination for high-profile boxing events at the iconic Madison Square Garden.

The details

From the opening round, Stevenson used his superior skills to keep López off balance, landing the cleaner and more effective punches throughout the 12-round bout. López struggled to land his own shots as Stevenson's dominance became increasingly clear in the later rounds. After the win, Stevenson called out Conor Benn as a potential next opponent.

  • The Ring 6 event took place on Saturday, February 1, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The players

Shakur Stevenson

A 25-0 professional boxer from Newark, New Jersey who won the WBO and Ring Magazine super lightweight world titles with his victory over Teófimo López.

Teófimo López

A 22-2 professional boxer from Brooklyn, New York who challenged Stevenson for the super lightweight world titles.

Matchroom Boxing

The promoter that organized The Ring 6 event at Madison Square Garden.

Madison Square Garden

The iconic sports and entertainment venue in New York City that hosted The Ring 6 boxing event.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Stevenson called out Conor Benn as a potential next opponent after his victory.

The takeaway

Stevenson's dominant performance and historic achievement of winning a world title in four weight classes solidifies his status as one of boxing's rising superstars, while also underscoring New York City's enduring reputation as a premier destination for high-profile fights.