🚨FOOTAGE LEAKED: Shocking Evidence Suggests Shakur vs Teofimo Was RIGGED!
New York City, February 6, 2026 – The boxing world is in absolute chaos following the emergence of alleged “leaked footage” that has ignited fresh claims of rigging in the January 31, 2026, super lightweight title clash between Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden. The fight, billed as one of the most anticipated matchups of the year, saw Stevenson dominate en route to a lopsided unanimous decision victory (119-109 x3), capturing the WBO junior welterweight title and handing Lopez his second career defeat.
Yet just days later, a series of grainy clips—purportedly from backstage security cameras, referee communications, and even old sparring sessions—has exploded online, fueling wild conspiracy theories that the outcome was manipulated.
The controversy began when anonymous accounts on YouTube, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) uploaded videos labeled “LEAKED FOOTAGE: Shakur vs Teofimo ACTUAL CCTV Evidence” and “Teofimo Lopez LEAKS AUDIO of Terence Crawford & Referee DISCUSSING Helping Shakur.” One clip, which has amassed millions of views, shows what appears to be a heated backstage hallway confrontation between Lopez and Stevenson after the fight, with Lopez Sr. visibly furious and security intervening.
Another purported audio snippet claims to capture a conversation involving Terence Crawford and the referee discussing ways to “help Shakur in the ring,” though the audio quality is poor and voices are heavily debated. A third video resurfaces an old sparring clip previously leaked by Teofimo Lopez himself in July 2025, which Lopez used to claim dominance, but Stevenson dismissed as “manipulated” and “your best moment only.”
Boxing fans and analysts are divided. On platforms like Reddit’s r/Boxing, threads titled “FULL FIGHT! Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson | The Ring VI” and “[SPOILER] Shakur Stevenson vs Teofimo Lopez | Fight Highlights” have thousands of comments dissecting every round. Many agree with the official scoring—Stevenson controlled the pace with superior footwork, defense, and counterpunching, landing cleaner shots while Lopez struggled to cut off the ring and often looked frustrated. Unofficial scorecards from media outlets like The Guardian and Yahoo Sports aligned with the judges: 118-110 or wider for Stevenson.
Critics of the rigging claims point out that Lopez landed only 28% of his power punches (per CompuBox), while Stevenson outlanded him 152-89 in total punches over 12 rounds.
Yet the leaked materials have given oxygen to skeptics. One viral YouTube video titled “FOOTAGE LEAKED: Shocking Evidence Suggests Shakur vs Teofimo Was RIGGED!” alleges that referee intervention was biased, with stoppages for low blows or clinches favoring Stevenson, and that Lopez’s corner “failed him” by not adjusting tactics. Another clip claims to show Lopez Sr. spitting or lunging at Stevenson backstage, escalating post-fight tensions. Teofimo Lopez Sr. has publicly accused Stevenson of steroid use in interviews following the bout, calling the performance “too clean” and “unnatural,” though no official test results have surfaced to support the claim.
The WBC’s decision to strip Stevenson of his lightweight title just days after the win—despite the Lopez fight being at 140 pounds and the WBC belt not on the line—added fuel to the fire. Stevenson blasted the sanctioning body as “crooks” for demanding a $100,000 fee he refused to pay, even though the organization had no jurisdiction. This move led some to speculate about behind-the-scenes politics influencing rankings and opportunities.
The build-up to the fight was already toxic. At the January 30 press conference, tensions boiled over when Stevenson confronted Lopez after mishearing a crude comment he thought was directed at his mother. Security restrained Stevenson as Lopez taunted him. Weigh-in exchanges were equally heated, with Lopez Sr. trading words with Stevenson. The fight itself, while one-sided, was criticized by some as “boring” due to Stevenson’s defensive mastery and Lopez’s inability to mount effective pressure.
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, who handles both fighters, has dismissed the rigging allegations as “nonsense from sore losers.” In a statement to BoxingScene, Arum said: “The fight was clean, the scoring was fair, and Shakur outclassed Teofimo. These leaked videos are edited garbage meant to create drama. We stand by the result.” The New York State Athletic Commission has not commented on any investigation, and no formal probe has been announced.
Still, the online frenzy continues. YouTube channels like “Boxing News For You” and others have uploaded reaction videos titled “IT’S RIGGED!” and “Teofimo Lopez LEAKS AUDIO,” garnering hundreds of thousands of views. Reddit threads debate whether the “CCTV evidence” proves bias or is just cherry-picked footage. Fans on X post memes accusing the referee of favoritism or claiming Lopez “took a dive” to protect his market value.
Shakur Stevenson (now 25-0) has not directly addressed the leaked footage but posted on social media: “Facts over fiction. I won clean, and the tapes show it.” Teofimo Lopez (22-2) has been quieter, focusing on a potential rematch clause, though his father continues to push PED narratives.
Whether these leaks represent genuine evidence of wrongdoing or simply post-fight sour grapes remains unclear. What is certain is that the Stevenson-Lopez fight—intended as a passing-of-the-torch moment—has become mired in suspicion, conspiracy theories, and endless debate. In boxing, where perception often matters as much as punches landed, this “leaked footage” saga ensures the controversy will linger long after the final bell.
The sport now waits: Will the allegations lead to an investigation? A rematch demand? Or will they fade as another chapter in the endless drama of prizefighting? For now, the internet has spoken—and the boxing world is listening.