ROLLY ROMERO defends his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez THIS SATURDAY in Las Vegas!

Romero claimed the regular belt in his last fight against in May 2025 – he was elevated to full champion status after Jaron “Boots” Ennis moved up in weight to 154 pounds.

Fatal Fury: Ryan Garcia v Rolando “Rolly” Romero - Fight NightRolly Romero upset Ryan Garcia to take the WBA crown in May 2025 Credit: Getty Lopez v Stevenson - The Ring 6Teofimo Lopez lost his super lightweight belts to Shakur Stevenson in January Credit: Getty

Now, he faces the former two-division world champion Lopez in his first defence of the belt.

‘The Takeover’ has moved up in weight to fight Romero after losing his WBO super lightweight title via unanimous decision against last time out.

to become a four-weight champion, winning 11 out of the 12 rounds on all three scorecards at Madison Square Garden.

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The pair have history heading into this week’s colossal clash – they sparred together for years before their friendship deteriorated, but they agreed in a sit-down interview that they still have a ‘brotherly’ relationship.

Romero also revealed how gave him $5,000 early in his career when he was in a ‘bad place’.

However, they have both declared that they won’t let their history sway their judgement in the ring as they both look for a statement win at the T-Mobile Arena.

When is Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez?

  • The mammoth WBA welterweight title clash will take place on Saturday, August 22 in Las Vegas, meaning it will be in the early hours of Sunday, August 23 in the UK.
  • Specific times have not yet been confirmed for the fight, but it is expected to be late at night in the UK.
  • The T-Mobile Arena will host the action.

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Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez full card

There are only four bouts on the card for the action in Las Vegas, but we will see a host of top prospects and two title fights.

  • Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez – WBA welterweight title
  • Yoenli Hernandez vs Francisco Daniel Veron – middleweight
  • Victor Santillan vs “Gary” Antonio Russell – interim WBA super bantamweight title
  • Carlos Utria vs Israel Mercado – super lightweight

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