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Teofimo Lopez wins WBA welterweight title vs Rolly Romero

Overview

The WBA welterweight title bout between defending champion Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero and Teofimo Lopez took place on August 22, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event was broadcast via a joint pay-per-view partnership between DAZN and Amazon Prime Video.

Heading into the fight, Lopez sought to become a three-division world champion in his welterweight debut, while Romero aimed to defend his title following a year of inactivity. At the official weigh-ins, Lopez met the 147-pound limit exactly, while Romero weighed in at 146.6 pounds.

Lopez captured the WBA welterweight championship by defeating Romero via majority decision, with judges scoring the bout 116-112, 115-113, and 114-114. The fight featured significant momentum shifts; Romero landed a heavy left hook in the fifth round that caused a deep cut over Lopez’s right eyebrow and momentarily wobbled him. However, Lopez regained control in the later rounds using his jab and body work. CompuBox statistics noted Lopez landed 124 punches, including a career-high 62 jabs, compared to 73 from Romero.

Following the victory, Lopez expressed interest in pursuing undisputed status or further unifications in the division, potentially targeting fighters such as Devin Haney or Liam Paro, supported by a four-fight agreement with DAZN. Romero, whose record fell to 17-3, expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, suggesting the outcome was influenced by politics or a ‘robbery.’ While Romero has demanded an immediate rematch, Lopez has declined the request to focus on division unification.

Entities

Teofimo Lopez · Rolly Romero · T-Mobile Arena · WBA · Rolando Romero

Claims

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Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Teofimo Lopez wins WBA welterweight title against Rolando Romero

    Teofimo Lopez won the WBA welterweight title by majority decision against Rolando Romero in Las Vegas, becoming a three-division champion despite Romero's calls for an immediate rematch.

  2. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 45 sources
    Teófimo López wins WBA welterweight title against Rolly Romero

    Teófimo López defeated Rolando Romero by majority decision to win the WBA welterweight title, becoming a three-division world champion in Las Vegas.

  3. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 16 sources
    Rolando Romero defends WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez

    Rolando Romero defends his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez this Saturday at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena, marking Lopez's debut in the 147-pound division.

  4. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Rolly Romero to defend WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez

    Rolly Romero defends his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez on August 22 in Las Vegas, a fight that could make Lopez a three-division world champion.

  5. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Rolly Romero defends WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez

    Rolly Romero defends his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez this Saturday in Las Vegas, a fight fueled by personal tension between the former sparring partners.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Teofimo Lopez faces Rolando Romero for WBA welterweight title

    Teofimo Lopez faces Rolando Romero on August 22, with a win potentially making Lopez a three-division world champion following his recent title loss to Shakur Stevenson.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Rolly Romero to defend WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez

    Rolly Romero will defend his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez on August 22 in Las Vegas, a matchup Romero describes as being born out of friendship and affection.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Teofimo Lopez Prepares for Welterweight Title Fight with Rolly Romero

    Teofimo Lopez aims for a technical win over Rolly Romero on Aug 22, while eyeing a future undisputed bout with Devin Haney.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Rolly Romero to Defend WBA Welterweight Title Against Teofimo Lopez on Aug. 22

    Rolly Romero will defend his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez on Aug. 22, with both fighters noting a brotherly bond after Lopez gave Romero $5,000 in 2019.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Teofimo Lopez and Rolly Romero defend WBA welterweight title amid criticism

    Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez will defend the WBA welterweight title on Aug 22, 2026 in Las Vegas, drawing criticism for Lopez’s immediate jump to a championship bout after his recent loss.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Teofimo López signs exclusive multi‑fight deal with DAZN

    Boxer Teófimo López signed an exclusive multi‑fight deal with DAZN, debuting against WBA welterweight champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero on Aug 22 in Las Vegas, a move that may reshape boxing’s promoter model.

  12. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez welterweight title bout set for Aug. 22 in Las Vegas

    Rolly Romero defends the WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez on Aug 22 in Las Vegas; Lopez cites Stevenson’s tactics while Tim Bradley predicts many fans will pirate the PPV.

  13. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Romero vs Lopez welterweight title bout slated for Aug. 22 in Las Vegas

    Romero and Lopez will fight for the welterweight title on Aug 22 at Las Vegas' T‑Mobile Arena after a heated press conference in Los Angeles, where Lopez's father called Romero a “fake friend.”

  14. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez Set for WBA Welterweight Title Fight on Aug 22 in Las Vegas

    Rolly Romero will defend his WBA welterweight title against former lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez on Aug 22 in Las Vegas, with the fight streamed jointly on Prime Video and DAZN.

  15. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Rolando Romero and Teofimo Lopez Agree August Welterweight Title Fight

    Rolando Romero and Teofimo Lopez have verbally agreed to an August welterweight title fight in Las Vegas, risking Romero’s mandatory defense and offering Lopez a chance at a third‑division crown.

Sources

15rounds.com · 3kingsboxing.com · aebox.org · antaranews.com · athletistic.com · badlefthook.com · bigfightweekend.com · bjpenn.com · bleacherreport.com · boxemag.com · boxeodecolombia.com · boxesport.be · boxingnews.com · boxingnews24.com · boxingnewsonline.net · britishboxingnews.co.uk · carteldeportivo.com · cashonyourmobile.net.au · contextohn.com · cottenhamnews.org.uk · covers.com · dailysport.co.uk · depor.pe · dsr.dk · eastsideboxing.com · eldiarionica.com · equinedigest.com · essentiallysports.com · fightmag.com · fightnews.com · forbesliberia.com · foxdeportes.com · frenchnews.co.uk · gardelegen.de · hch.tv · hondurasalinstante.com · hondurasfutbol.com · hoylosangeles.com · icndigital.com · independent.co.uk · kpc.com · laopinion.com · middleeasy.com · mmafighting.com · nesn.com · newsdiffs.org · norway.buddhism.com · nosmokeboxing.com

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