Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez clash for the former’s WBA welterweight championship on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Lopez comes in as the favorite, despite Romero’s last fight where he dropped Ryan Garcia and won a clear unanimous decision. Lopez’s boxing acumen has most believing he’ll prevail. Let’s talk boxing.
Romero vs Lopez Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, August 22, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas |
| Broadcast start | 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT |
| Where to watch | DAZN PPV and Prime Video PPV |
| DAZN Ultimate subscribers | Included in the existing plan, no separate buy |
| Title | WBA welterweight championship |
| Stakes | Romero’s first defense |
| Distance | 12 rounds |
| Romero’s record | 17-2, 13 KOs |
| Lopez’s record | 22-2, 13 KOs |
| Weight class note | Lopez’s first fight at 147 pounds |
| Romero’s last fight | Unanimous decision over Ryan Garcia, May 2025 |
| Lopez’s last fight | Loss to Shakur Stevenson, January 2026 |
Two details do most of the work here. Lopez is fighting at 147 pounds for the first time, and he arrives off a January loss to Shakur Stevenson, the second of his career.
There is a wrinkle on the buy as well. The card is a pay-per-view on both DAZN and Prime Video, but DAZN Ultimate subscribers get it inside their existing plan rather than paying again.
The build-up to this fight hasn’t been littered with trash talk. The two men know each other well and used to be sparring partners. Some see this as a stepping stone fight for Lopez, but Romero’s power could change the way we see it. Lopez should have the edge in pure boxing as Romero won’t find it as simple to take away his opponent’s weapons in this one. Against Garcia, Romero kept his right hand glued to his chin to shut down Garcia’s big left hook. Lopez simply has more weapons and that could be the difference in the fight.
Romero vs Lopez Full Card
| Bout | Division |
|---|---|
| Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez | WBA welterweight title, 12 rounds |
| Yoenli Hernandez vs. Francisco Daniel Veron | Middleweight |
| Victor Santillan vs. Gary Antonio Russell | Super bantamweight |
| Carlos Utria vs. Israel Mercado | Super lightweight |
| Marco Romero vs. Kahlil Mitchell | To be confirmed |
| Aldo Blancas vs. Ricky Mamone | To be confirmed |
| Benjamin Johnson vs. Jose Rodriguez | To be confirmed |
Card subject to change.
