🚨FOOTAGE LEAKED: Shocking Evidence Suggests Shakur vs Teofimo Was RIGGED!
New York City, February 6, 2026 – The boxing community is reeling from fresh allegations of foul play following Shakur Stevenson’s dominant unanimous decision victory over Teofimo Lopez on January 31 at Madison Square Garden. A series of leaked videos, audio snippets, and backstage clips have surfaced online in the past 48 hours, fueling widespread claims that the fight was rigged in Stevenson’s favor. The controversy has exploded across social media, YouTube, and boxing forums, with fans, analysts, and even fighters weighing in on what many are calling the biggest scandal in recent boxing history.
Stevenson (now 25-0) outclassed Lopez (22-2) over 12 rounds, winning by scores of 119-109 across all three judges to capture the WBO super lightweight title. The performance was widely praised for Stevenson’s elite defense, footwork, and counterpunching, as he neutralized Lopez’s power and frustrated him throughout. CompuBox stats showed Stevenson outlanding Lopez 152-89 in total punches and dominating in power shots. Post-fight, Stevenson celebrated his first major title at 140 pounds, while Lopez and his father vowed a rematch.
But the narrative shifted dramatically when anonymous accounts began uploading “leaked footage” claiming to expose manipulation. One prominent video titled “FOOTAGE LEAKED: Shocking Evidence Suggests Shakur vs Teofimo Was RIGGED!” has garnered millions of views on YouTube. It includes:
– Grainy CCTV-style clips purportedly from Madison Square Garden hallways showing heated post-fight confrontations between Lopez Sr. and Stevenson, with security intervening amid shouts and finger-pointing.- A low-quality audio snippet allegedly capturing a conversation between Terence Crawford (Stevenson’s occasional training partner and friend) and the referee discussing “helping Shakur in the ring.” Voices are muffled, and authenticity is heavily disputed.- Resurfaced sparring footage from July 2025 that Lopez previously leaked to claim dominance, but now reframed by skeptics as evidence of pre-fight “fixing” or favoritism.
Additional clips allege biased refereeing: excessive warnings for Lopez’s low blows or clinches, while Stevenson received more leeway in holding or movement. One viral post on X claimed, “Every time Teo got close, ref broke it up quick—clear bias.” Another accused the judges of inflating Stevenson’s scorecards despite Lopez’s aggression in spurts.
The allegations gained traction after Teofimo Lopez Sr. went on a media blitz, accusing Stevenson of using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) and calling his performance “too clean” and “unnatural.” In interviews, Lopez Sr. suggested the WBC’s recent stripping of Stevenson’s lightweight title (due to unpaid sanctioning fees) was suspicious timing. He also referenced earlier rumors of failed tests or irregularities, though no official positive test for Stevenson has been confirmed by any sanctioning body, VADA, or the New York State Athletic Commission.
Stevenson has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. In a social media post, he wrote: “Facts over fiction. I won clean, the tapes show it. Haters gonna hate—keep crying.” His team dismissed the leaked audio as “fake” and “edited garbage,” pointing out that no formal investigation has been launched. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, who promotes both fighters, called the claims “nonsense from sore losers” and stood by the result as “fair and clean.”
The fight’s build-up was already toxic: a wild press conference where Stevenson accused Lopez Sr. of being “drugged out” for missing events, a heated weigh-in with trash talk, and a misheard comment leading to a near-brawl. The in-ring action, while one-sided, drew criticism for being “boring” due to Stevenson’s defensive style, prompting some to question if Lopez “underperformed” deliberately.
Online reactions are polarized. On Reddit’s r/Boxing, threads like “[SPOILER] Shakur Stevenson vs Teofimo Lopez” and fight highlight discussions show most users agreeing Stevenson won fairly, with comments like “Shakur just outskilled him—stop the conspiracy BS.” But YouTube reaction channels and TikTok videos amplify the rigging narrative, with titles like “Teofimo Lopez LEAKS AUDIO of Terence Crawford & Referee DISCUSSING Helping Shakur” racking up views. Some fans speculate the WBC title strip (announced days after the win) ties into broader sanctioning body politics.
No official PED test results have surfaced for either fighter post-fight. VADA (Voluntary Anti-Doping Association), which often oversees high-profile bouts, has not commented. The New York Athletic Commission, which oversaw the event, has remained silent on any probe. Without verified evidence, the “leaked footage” appears to be a mix of real post-fight tension clips, edited audio, and recycled sparring videos—classic post-fight conspiracy fodder in boxing.
The scandal threatens to overshadow Stevenson’s achievement. At 28, he solidified his pound-for-pound credentials with a masterclass performance. Lopez, 28, faces questions about his future after back-to-back losses. A rematch clause exists, but momentum now swings toward skepticism.
As calls for an independent investigation grow, the boxing world watches closely. Is this genuine evidence of wrongdoing, or just the bitter aftermath of a lopsided defeat? In a sport plagued by controversies, the Shakur-Teofimo saga may become the defining scandal of 2026—rigged or not, the damage to trust is already done.