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Teófimo López Wins WBA Welterweight Title by Decision

8/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Teófimo López defeated Rolando “Rolly” Romero by majority decision to capture the WBA welterweight title.
Judges scored 115-113 and 116-112 for López, with the third judge marking the bout 114-114.
Compubox recorded López landing 124 punches, including 62 jabs, while Romero landed 73.
Romero called the decision a “robbery” immediately after the fight.
López said a round-five shot “woke me up,” prompting later control.

History

Historical Context

In June 2012, Manny Pacquiao lost a split-decision 115-113 to Timothy Bradley in Las Vegas, a result the crowd booed. The WBO’s five-judge review later scored the bout unanimously for Pacquiao (117-111 to 118-110), echoing earlier disputed outcomes such as the 2004 Pacquiao-Márquez draw. These recurring scoring disputes have fueled calls for transparent judging systems.

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Story summary

Teófimo López defeated Rolando “Rolly” Romero by majority decision to capture the WBA welterweight title.
Judges scored 115-113 and 116-112 for López, with the third judge marking the bout 114-114.
Compubox recorded López landing 124 punches, including 62 jabs, while Romero landed 73.
Romero called the decision a “robbery” immediately after the fight.
López said a round-five shot “woke me up,” prompting later control.

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