Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson Predictions

Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson clash for the WBO welterweight title and pound-for-pound supremacy from Madison Square Garden. Styles make fights. Stevenson, 24-0, 11 KOs, with a reach of a 5’10” fighter, will be facing the short-armed Lopez, whose reach is equivalent to a 5’6” pugilist. Expect the always disciplined Stevenson to use his longer reach to control distance behind the jab. Lopez, 22-1, 13 KOs, is a natural counterpuncher who showed in his loss to George Kambosos that he is not at his best when applying pressure rather than utilizing his counterpunching skills. Lopez also has a technical flaw where he often loads up punches and leaves himself off balance, which the sniper-like counterpuncher Stevenson will capitalize on. The secret x-factor in this one will be Lopez’s childhood trainer, Milton LaCroix, missing in the corner after being in his last two fights against Arnold Barbosa Jr. and Josh Taylor.

Fight Picks: Shakur Stevenson by decision -200 (Wager $100 to win $50)