Teofimo Lopez faces Rolando Romero for WBA welterweight title

Teofimo Lopez is scheduled to fight WBA welterweight champion Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero on August 22. A victory for Lopez would make him a three-division world champion.

The upcoming bout follows Lopez’s recent loss of his WBO light welterweight title to Shakur Stevenson. Analysts note that despite the loss, Lopez has moved directly into another title opportunity at 147 pounds, bypassing the typical rebuilding phase required of many contenders.

Romero has commented on the matchup, suggesting that even if Lopez loses, he remains a high-level fighter capable of becoming a welterweight champion through other contenders. Romero stated, ‘Whether it’s through me or any of the other belt holders, Teofimo will still become world champion at 147.’