Lopez vs Stevenson: Skill, Ego & Control — Plus Adames–Williams and Kelly vs Murtazaliev

This episode dives deep into one of boxing’s most fascinating hypothetical matchups: Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson. Power and swagger versus precision and control — we break down how the styles clash, where the fight is won and lost, and what each man would need to do to impose his game over 12 rounds. We also turn our attention to the supporting action, starting with Carlos Adames vs Austin Williams, a middleweight matchup with real implications. Is Adames’ pressure and strength enough to overwhelm, or can Williams’ athleticism and timing make the statement win he’s been chasing? Finally, we assess Josh Kelly vs Bakhram Murtazaliev, looking at what this fight tells us about Kelly’s ceiling and whether Murtazaliev’s physicality poses the kind of test that answers lingering questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices