Romero vs Lopez

Who won Romero vs Lopez?

Teofimo Lopez beat Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero by majority decision in their 12 round contest on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

The scorecards were announced as 116-112, 115-113, 114-114 in favor of winner Teofimo Lopez.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Welterweight division, which meant the weight limit was 147 pounds (10.5 stone or 66.7 kg).

This contest was for the WBA welterweight championship of the world.

Lopez's captured the WBA Super World Welterweight Championship, winning the belt against in this fight. He had held this belt for 15 days.

Also on the undercard Yoenli Hernandez was victorious over Francisco Daniel Veron, Victor Santillan lost to Gary Antonio Russell, and Carlos Utria defeated Israel Mercado.

Romero vs Lopez stats

Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero stepped 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 made 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 suggested Romero had an advantage in power over Lopez, with a 76% knockout percentage compared to Lopez's 59%.

Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero was the older man by 1 year, at 30 years old.

Lopez had a 1-inch reach advantage.

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

Romero was 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 had fought 65 fewer professional rounds, totaling 108 compared to Lopez's 173.

Teofimo Lopez was ranked number 6 by the WBA, and 2 by the WBO in the 147lb division.

Romero vs Lopez form

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

In his last fight before this contest, he had 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 had beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight leading up to this contest, he had lost to Shakur Stevenson on January 31, 2026, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight and The Ring 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 and The Ring 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 activity leading into the fight, Teofimo Lopez had been fighting more than Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero.

Going into this contest, Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero had last fought 1 year, 3 months and 20 days ago, while Teofimo Lopez's last outing had been 6 months and 22 days ago.

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

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

What time did Romero vs Lopez start?

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

Who broadcast Romero vs Lopez?

The DAZN PPV show began at 8:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM PST. The DAZN PPV UK broadcast of the card started at 1:00 AM (BST).

What were the odds on Romero vs Lopez?

Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero was a 9/4 (+230) underdog going into the contest, while Teofimo Lopez made his way into the ring at 2/5 (-250) with oddsmakers.