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DAZN Sets Ring Walk Times for Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson
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We are officially one day out from the first major boxing card of 2026, and the year is already off and running. Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson headline a loaded night in New York that wastes no time setting the tone. This isn’t a soft launch for the calendar. It’s a championship fight with pound-for-pound implications, a reported sold out crowd, and added action with Keyshawn Davis back in the ring.

At the center of it is Teofimo Lopez, putting his WBO super lightweight title on the line against Shakur Stevenson. This is a high-level skill matchup by any standard. Both fighters operate near the top of the sport when it comes to technique and control.

Lopez brings speed and power, while Stevenson relies on timing, range management, and precision. Stevenson doesn’t hunt knockouts, but his power commands respect. The fight can shift in multiple directions, with either man capable of pressing the action or boxing effectively off the back foot.

DAZN has structured the night cleanly. The early fights move fast, the main card doesn’t drag, and the ring-walk window is clearly defined. If you’re tuning in for the main event only, you won’t need to guess.

Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson — Ring Walk Times

  • Main card begins: 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT / 11:00 PM GMT
  • Main event ring walks (approx): 10:49 PM ET / 7:49 PM PT / 3:49 AM GMT (Sunday)

Full Ring 6 Fight Card & Approx. Ring Walks

  • Lopez vs. Stevenson — 10:49 PM ET
  • Keyshawn Davis vs. Jamaine Ortiz — 9:41 PM ET
  • Bruce Carrington vs. Carlos Castro — 8:40 PM ET
  • Carlos Adames vs. Austin Williams — 7:40 PM ET
  • Jarrell Miller vs. Kingsley Ibeh — 6:48 PM ET
  • Ziyad Al Maayouf vs. Kevin Castillo — 6:05 PM ET

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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