Romero vs Lopez

When is Romero vs Lopez?

Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero is set to take on Teofimo Lopez on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds in the Welterweight division, which means the weight limit will be 147 pounds (10.5 stone or 66.7 kg).

Romero vs Lopez stats

Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero steps into the ring with a record of 17 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws, 13 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Teofimo Lopez will make his way to the ring with a record of 22 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws, with 13 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Romero has an advantage in power over Lopez, with a 76% knockout percentage compared to Lopez's 59%.

Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero is the older man by 2 years, at 30 years old.

Lopez has a 1-inch reach advantage.

Both Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero and Teofimo Lopez fight out of an orthodox stance.

Romero is the less experienced professional fighter, having had 5 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2016, 27 days later than Lopez, whose first professional fight was in 2016. He has fought 65 fewer professional rounds, totaling 96 compared to Lopez's 161.

Teofimo Lopez is currently ranked number 6 by the WBA, 6 by the WBC, and 3 by the WBO in the 147lb division.

Romero vs Lopez form

Romero has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he defeated Ryan Garcia on May 2, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Welterweight championship fight at Times Square, New York, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Manuel Jaimes on September 14, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz on March 30, 2024, by technical knockout in the 8th round in their WBA World Super Lightweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had beaten Ismael Barroso on May 13, 2023, by technical knockout in the 9th round in their WBA World Super Lightweight championship fight at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas.

He had lost to Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis on May 28, 2022, by technical knockout in the 6th round in their WBA World Lightweight championship fight at Barclays Center, New York.

Teofimo Lopez has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he lost to Shakur Stevenson on January 31, 2026, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York, United States.

Prior to that, he had won against Arnold Barboza Jr on May 2, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight championship fight at Times Square, New York.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Steve Claggett on June 29, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight and The Ring Junior Welterweight championship fight at James L. Knight Center, Miami.

Before that, he had defeated Jamaine Ortiz on February 8, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight and The Ring Junior Welterweight championship fight at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas.

He had won against Josh Taylor on June 10, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight and The Ring Junior Welterweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Teofimo Lopez has been fighting more than Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero.

Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero last fought 1 year, 2 months and 24 days ago, while Teofimo Lopez's last outing was 5 months and 25 days ago.

Romero's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 2 months and 25 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 10 months and 5 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 45 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9 rounds on average.

Lopez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 2 months and 12 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 21 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 60 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.

What time does Romero vs Lopez start?

The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 11:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM PST at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States, which is around 4:00 AM BST in the UK.

Who is showing Romero vs Lopez?

The DAZN PPV show is expected to begin at 6:30 PM EST / 3:30 PM PST. The DAZN PPV UK broadcast of the card is expected to start at 11:30 PM (BST).

How do you stream Romero vs Lopez?

In the US you can stream Romero vs Lopez on the DAZN app and platform in the US. You’ll need to subscribe to DAZN before being able to purchase the card on their platform. However, they are currently offering a 7-day free trial to new customers. They currently offers boxing fans two packages: Ultimate – includes all pay-per-view events at no extra cost (a minimum of 12 PPVs per year).
Standard – includes access to 185+ fights annually, with PPV events available as optional add-ons. You can download the app for PC, Apple, Android, Fire TV, Roku, Smart TV, and many others.

The whole event costs tbc.

In the UK you can stream the Romero vs Lopez PPV in the UK via the DAZN app and platform. You’ll need to subscribe to DAZN before you can purchase the card on their platform. However, they are currently offering a 7-day free trial to new customers. They currently offer boxing fans two packages: Ultimate – includes all pay-per-view events at no extra cost (a minimum of 12 PPVs per year).
Standard – includes access to 185+ fights annually, with PPV events available as optional add-ons. You can download the app for PC, Apple, Android, Fire TV, Roku, Smart TV, and many others.

The whole event costs tbc.

What are the odds on Romero vs Lopez?

Teofimo Lopez is currently 2/5 (-250) to win the contest outright, while you can get 7/4 (+180) on Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero if you fancy the upset.

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