Shakur Stevenson delivered the most complete performance of his career on Saturday night, outmaneuvering, outthinking and ultimately outclassing Teófimo López over 12 rounds to claim the WBO and lineal junior welterweight titles at Madison Square Garden and further cement his standing among boxing’s elite. The unbeaten southpaw from Newark, New Jersey, dictated tempo early, repeatedly forcing López into reset mode with sharp lead-hand work and disciplined foot positioning that prevented the champion from establishing rhythm or distance. The crowd inside the Garden arrived primed for chaos after a combustible fight week that included heated press conferences and a weigh-in melee.
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