Rolly Romero defends WBA title against Teofimo Lopez on August 22
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:36 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Rolly Romero is set to defend his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez on August 22, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight marks the first PBC world title event broadcast on DAZN. Romero (17-2, 13 KOs) is coming off a victory over Ryan Garcia, while Lopez (22-2, 13 KOs) moves up to welterweight after losing his previous fight. The pay-per-view card will include additional bouts featuring Yoenli Hernandez and Victor Santillan. The fight starts at 8 p.m. ET, available on DAZN and Prime Video.
- •Romero's first title defense since defeating Ryan Garcia
- •Lopez seeks to become champion in a third division
- •Event takes place on August 22 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- •Broadcast available on DAZN and Prime Video
- •Pay-per-view event starts at 8 p.m. ET
- 6:36 AMYahoo Sports — Teofimo Lopez Vs. Rolly Romero Fight Will Be A First For PBC On DAZN
"Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez is Saturday, August 22 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas. The PBC pay-per-view starts at 8 p.m. ET on DAZN and Prime Video. Full card below.
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