The Lopez – Stevenson Fight has died in the water: How Shakur’s Dreams Party collapsed and what is below

Conversations for a struggle of Theophimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson have failed to “progress”, and the Saudis move to Lamont Roach for Stevenson.

López’s frustration stalls talks

Senior writer Sports Illustrated and Dazn analyst Chris Mannix reports that there has been “frustration throughout the process” with López. Interestingly, López said today X May he “already accept the struggle” and would face Stevenson early next year.

Shakur responded to Theophimo’s comment, accusing –Lo of “Try to save your face” After the reaction to social media about the ghost after his call.

An alternative less than crusher

Roach, 30, is not as well known as López, and it is a harder struggle to sell on Dazn PPV, if this is what Saudis take into account with a Stevenson -oach contest. It would be a good fight at three or four points from one of the Turki Alralikh cards, but it would not be head of head or co-cinema material.

Roach (25-1-2, 10 kos) is a pure boxer, and so is Shakur. Therefore, they would be two boxers in a fight against chess. Ultra-Hardcore Boxing Fans who enjoy amateur style of fencing type That the use of Stevenson and Roach would enjoy a fight between them. But for the fans who like to see the action, the struggle and the mix, it would be a disappointment for a headline.

The fight would be similar to the when O’Shaquie Foster fought against Robinson Concepeo last year on July 6, 2024 in the Prudential Center of Newark, New Jersey. Ringside fans led to the lack of action of the two defensive fighters.

There has been no progress in talks for a theophimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson struggle, and Saudi officials continue, according to sources. @Sinow. There was a frustration with López throughout the process, they told me. The focus has changed to find another opponent for Stevenson, w/lamont …

– Chris Mannix (@sichrismannix) August 22, 2025

Don’t be here saving your face, I didn’t hear the nun and accept the struggle, but Lil dude https://t.co/cps0exun0q

– Shakur Stevenson (@shakurstevenson) August 22, 2025

Mannix did not say what kind of problem the Saudis treated to negotiate with López. He did not mention if he was priced or asked for something else to stop the conversations.

The light champion of WBC, Stevenson (24-0, 11 kos), is eager to fight theophimo. She has been calling for Brooklyn, a native of New York since July, and she has come nowhere with her efforts.