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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson official in much-needed boost to American boxing

Teofimo Lopez will defend his WBO super-lightweight title against Shakur Stevenson, it has been confirmed, in one of the bigger US boxing matches in recent memory.

The bout had been rumoured in recent weeks, and Monday brought confirmation that Stevenson will challenge his fellow American in New York City on 31 January.

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