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Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez Odds, Predictions: Boxing Picks by Proven Expert

  • On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Teofimo Lopez defeated Rolando 'Rolly' Romero by majority decision at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to capture the WBA world welterweight title.
  • Entering his debut at 147 pounds, Lopez challenged Romero, who had held the WBA championship since August 2025 following Jaron Ennis's departure from the division.
  • Compubox data shows Lopez landed 124 of 530 total punches; Romero landed 73 of 352. Judges scored the bout 114-114, 115-113, and 116-112 for Lopez.
  • Disputing the decision, Romero, a Las Vegas native, said, 'I got hit with two punches the whole fight that barely grazed me,' and 'I knew it was a robbery.'
  • Lopez, now a three-division world champion, has potential options including WBO champion Devin Haney and the winner of next month's WBC clash between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn.
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Teofimo Lopez captures WBA welterweight title

Teofimo Lopez became a champion across three different divisions on Saturday after capturing the ​WBA welterweight title via majority ‌decision over sparring partner Rolando "Rolly" Romero in Las Vegas. Two judges scored the 12-round bout 115-113 and ...

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The WBA Title Won a New Champion.

Lopez was completely in control of the fight, leaving Romero with no chance of winning.

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Theophimus López Prevailed Against Rolly Romero to Snatch His Belt - La Opinión

Teofimo López took to the cards in a fight that showed itself slow and without much shine to Rolly Romero in Las Vegas

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Teofimo Lopez Beats Rolly Romero for 3rd Title, Final Judges' Scorecards, Prize Money & Highlights

Teofimo Lopez became a champion across three different divisions Saturday night thanks to his victory over Rolly Romero.

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Successful Debut in the New Weight Category: the Offender Lomachenko Became the World Champion in the Third Weight Category

The American boxer managed to recover from a tough start to the fight and celebrated the victory American boxer Teofimo Lopez won the third weight category, winning the WBA Super welterweight world champion belt (up to 66.7 kg) in a fight against compatriot Rolando Romero. Sport RBC.UA reports on the results of the match. The fight took place on the night of August 23 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (USA) and lasted all the planned 12 rounds.…

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Catterall Threatens Teofimo Lopez’s Big-Money Welterweight Plans

Teofimo Lopez captured the WBA Super title at welterweight on Saturday night, but Jack Catterall already stands between him and the lucrative fights he may want against Ryan Garcia, Conor ... continue Catterall Threatens Teofimo Lopez’s Big-Money Welterweight Plans @ Boxing News 24

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