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IBF welterweight champion Liam Paro said Teofimo Lopez's August 22 majority decision over Rolando Romero strengthened his belief he can win a unification bout between the two titleholders.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 25

Lopez Cracks Top 3 At Welterweight After Romero Win

Teofimo Lopez has climbed into the top three of ESPN's welterweight rankings after stopping Rolando Romero to capture the WBA title at 147 pounds. The former unified lightweight champion moved up two weight classes and immediately cracked the upper tier of a stacked division, ESPN reports.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 24

Lopez Turns Down Romero's Rematch Request

Teofimo Lopez has no interest in an immediate rematch with Rolando Romero after claiming his WBA welterweight title by majority decision. Lopez used the

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 23

Teófimo López beats Rolando Romero by MD on 23 August 2026

Teófimo López defeated Rolando Romero by majority decision at Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez, moving to 1-0 whilst Romero fell to 19-3. The welterweight contest went the full distance, with López edging a competitive affair on two of the three scorecards.

Boxing News / KO on SI / August 22

Rolando Romero vs Teofimo Lopez: Preview, Fight Card & Storylines

Teofimo Lopez is set to make his welterweight debut, fighting for a world title against the reigning champion and old friend Rolando 'Rolly' Romero at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 21

Romero Says Boxing Dying Due To Fighter Overpayment

Rolando Romero believes boxing is killing itself by paying fighters too much money. The former WBA junior welterweight titleholder told ESPN that the sport is in decline because purses have grown too large, and that his upcoming April clash with Teofimo Lopez is the type of matchup boxing needs to survive.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 20

Romero-Lopez: Three Experts Pick Title Fight Winner

Rolando Romero and Teofimo Lopez square off Saturday night with a world title on the line, and the boxing world is divided on who walks away with the belt.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 19

Rolando Romero vs Teofimo Lopez: Regardless of The Outcome, Romero Will Do It ‘The Rolly Way’

It’s fight week in Las Vegas, Nevada, as WBA welterweight champion Rolando ‘Rolly” Romero (17-2, 13 KOs) faces former two-division lineal champion Teofimo Lopez (22-2, 13 KOs), live on DAZN & Prime Video PPV.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 18

Rolando Romero vs Teofimo Lopez: A Closer Look At This WBA Welterweight Title Fight

What is at stake for Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero versus Teofimo Lopez? The two will fight on DAZN pay-per-view (the state of boxing in 2026) on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 17

Rolando Romero vs Teofimo Lopez: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

Fight week has officially arrived in Las Vegas, Nevada, with Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena hosting WBA welterweight champion Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero facing Teofimo Lopez, live on DAZN PPV.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 15

BoMac On Lopez-Romero

Brian "BoMac" McIntyre has made his prediction for the Teofimo Lopez vs. Rolando Romero WBA welterweight title fight on August 22nd in Las Vegas — and he is not holding back.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 17

Lopez On His Approach To Facing Romero

Teofimo Lopez has a fight with Rolando Romero on August 22 in Las Vegas, and he has already started thinking about what winning it leads to. Lopez addressed his approach to Romero, the changes he has made since his loss to Shakur Stevenson in January, and where a win could take him in the welterweight division.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 12

Romero predicts Keyshawn Davis beats Haney in WBO title clash

Rolando Romero believes Keyshawn Davis would defeat Devin Haney if the WBO welterweight title fight gets made. The sanctioning body ordered Haney to face mandatory challenger Davis last month, and Romero told The Ring the champion is trying to avoid the matchup.

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 10

Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero vs Teofimo Lopez Press Conference Notes & Quotes

On Thursday afternoon in Hollywood, California, WBA welterweight champion Rolando Romero (17-2, 13 KOs) and Teofimo Lopez (22-2, 13 KOs) formally announced their DAZN pay-per-view main event, which takes place on August 22 live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 10

Romero thanks Lopez for stepping up to lightweight clash

Rolando Romero has praised Teofimo Lopez for agreeing to face him at lightweight. The former super-lightweight titlist said negotiations were tough but credited his opponent for taking the fight.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 7

Romero Defends WBA Welterweight Title Against Lopez

Rolando Romero will make the first defence of his WBA welterweight title on August 22 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and the opponent is Teofimo Lopez.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 28

Lopez Confirms Verbal Agreement To Challenge Romero

Teofimo Lopez is moving to welterweight — and he is going straight for a title. The former unified lightweight champion confirmed a verbal agreement is in place for a challenge against WBA welterweight titleholder Rolando Romero, with negotiations between their legal teams ongoing and an August date circulating.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 24

Rolando Romero and Teofimo Lopez verbally agree to August fight

WBA welterweight champion Rolando Romero has verbally agreed to face former two-division champion Teofimo Lopez in August, Bad Left Hook's Patrick Stumberg reports.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 21

Romero 'Declares' Retirement In Frustration

Rolando Romero has announced his retirement — though the declaration reads more like a man at the end of his patience than one who has genuinely closed the door on his career.

Boxing News / KO on SI / September 27, 2025

Manny Pacquiao Or Ryan Garcia? Rolly Romero Speaks On Preference For Next Fight

Rolando Romero is seemingly not short on options for a next opponent after his underdog victory over Ryan Garcia in Times Square, New York, in May. A rematch with 'King Ry' has been discussed at length, but it may not be the next step for 'Rolly'.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / August 7, 2025

Ryan Garcia Goes Off On Oscar De La Hoya….Again

The rift between Ryan Garcia and Oscar De La Hoya continues to widen, as the 26 year old former interim champion has publicly criticized his promoter and reiterated plans to leave Golden Boy Promotions after one more fight.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / July 30, 2025

Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero Rematch Talks Begin; Garcia Makes Bold Prediction

Ryan Garcia and Rolly Romero’s teams have begun negotiations for a rematch, which could take place as soon as December. Garcia’s performance in the unanimous decision loss to Romero in May was one of the most disappointing this year.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 28, 2025

Ryan Garcia Wants Rematch With Rolly Romero

One of the year’s most surprising results may soon get its sequel. Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero has always been a powerful puncher. He put that power on display.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 22, 2025

Will Rolando Romero Defend His Title Against Legend?

Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero has never been short on confidence or comebacks. After claiming a lightweight belt in 2021, Romero was stopped by the unbeaten Gervonta Davis in 2022.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / May 9, 2025

Rolando Romero Is Not Interested In Pursuing Devin Haney

Devin Haney (32-0, 15 KOs) is not a big fight, according to Rolando Romero (17-2, 13 KOs). Romero is fresh off an impressive performance against Ryan Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs) at Times Square in New York City.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 30, 2025

Who is Rolando Romero? Meet the outspoken power puncher aiming to shake up the lightweight division

Rolando Romero is an outspoken, yet dangerous fighter who has made a name for himself for his aggressive style in the ring. Despite losing his impressive undefeated streak to Gervonta Davis in 2022, he bounced back and made an even bigger name for himself.