Shakur vs. Teófimo Betting Breakdown

“Welcome to my first official sports‑betting breakdown, and today we’re diving into a dream

matchup: Shakur Stevenson vs. Teófimo López. Stylistically, this fight is pure

chess. Shakur is one of the best defensive fighters in the sport—elite footwork,

elite distance control, barely gets touched. He slows fights down and forces opponents to make

mistakes. Teófimo, on the other hand, is explosive. He’s got timing,

power, and that unpredictable rhythm that gave Lomachenko problems. When he’s locked

in mentally, he’s dangerous for anyone at 135 or 140. From a betting angle,

here’s what matters: Shakur by decision is usually the safest angle. He controls pace,