Lopez claims WBA title against Romero, eyes fights with Garcia or Paro
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:19 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Teofimo Lopez won the WBA 'Super' welterweight title by defeating Rolando Romero at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The decision was majority at 116-112, 115-113, while one judge scored it a draw. Lopez signaled his intention to pursue the winner of the upcoming fight between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, or a unification bout with Liam Paro, rather than facing Jack Catterall, who is next in line for a title shot. Catterall responded to Lopez's win, stating he intends to claim the belt.
- •Lopez improves his career record to 23 wins in 25 fights.
- •Romero suffered his third loss in 20 fights.
- •Lopez's fight caused a significant cut above his right eye.
- •Catterall holds the WBA 'Regular' belt and is next in line.
- •Lopez hinted at taking time off for an upcoming family event.
- 9:19 AMYahoo Sports — Lopez beats Romero but then snubs Catterall fight
- 9:14 AMBBC Sport — Lopez beats Romero then snubs Catterall fight
"American Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero in Las Vegas to claim the WBA welterweight title then seemingly snubs number one challenger Jack Catterall.
"American Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero in Las Vegas to claim the WBA welterweight title then seemingly snubs number one challenger Jack Catterall.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 9:19 AMLopez beats Romero but then snubs Catterall fight
American Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero in Las Vegas to claim the WBA welterweight title then seemingly snubs number one challenger Jack Catterall.
- BBC SportAug 23, 2026, 9:14 AMLopez beats Romero then snubs Catterall fight
American Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero in Las Vegas to claim the WBA welterweight title then seemingly snubs number one challenger Jack Catterall.
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