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Romero Defends WBA Welterweight Title vs Lopez Aug 22

7/7/2026

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Rolando “Rolly” Romero will defend his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez on Aug. 22 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.
Romero has not fought since knocking out Ryan Garcia, which made him champion after Jaron “Boots” Ennis vacated the belt.
The fight on Prime Video and DAZN features Teofimo Lopez, former WBO junior welterweight champion, who moved up to 147 pounds after his January loss to Shakur Stevenson and seeks a title.

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Rolando “Rolly” Romero will defend his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez on Aug. 22 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.
Romero has not fought since knocking out Ryan Garcia, which made him champion after Jaron “Boots” Ennis vacated the belt.
The fight on Prime Video and DAZN features Teofimo Lopez, former WBO junior welterweight champion, who moved up to 147 pounds after his January loss to Shakur Stevenson and seeks a title.