Rolly Romero seeks rematch after controversial loss to Teofimo Lopez
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rolly Romero lost his WBA welterweight championship to Teofimo Lopez on August 22 in Las Vegas. The fight concluded with Lopez winning by majority decision, with two judges scoring it 116-112 and 115-113 for Lopez, while a third judge had it even at 114-114. Romero disputed the decision, claiming he was never in trouble and only hit cleanly twice. He expressed a strong desire for a rematch, attributing the judging to political influences. Lopez, now looking towards bigger title fights, has no contractual obligation for a rematch and aims to unify the welterweight division.
- •Romero lost the WBA title via majority decision to Lopez.
- •Scorecards read 116-112, 115-113 for Lopez, with one judge scoring a draw.
- •Romero criticized the judging and insists he deserves a rematch.
- •Lopez is focused on unifying the welterweight division with future fights.
- •The fight took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Rolly Romero claims Teofimo Lopez scorecards were ‘political’ after narrow loss
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Rolly Romero cries 'robbery' after Teofimo Lopez loss, says decision was 'all political'
"Rolly Romero is hell-bent on landing a rematch after losing his WBA welterweight world championship to Teofimo Lopez on Saturday in Las Vegas.
"Lopez won a majority decision to take the WBA welterweight title from a disbelieving Romero
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 9:00 AMRolly Romero claims Teofimo Lopez scorecards were ‘political’ after narrow loss
Lopez won a majority decision to take the WBA welterweight title from a disbelieving Romero
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 4:38 PMRolly Romero cries 'robbery' after Teofimo Lopez loss, says decision was 'all political'
Rolly Romero is hell-bent on landing a rematch after losing his WBA welterweight world championship to Teofimo Lopez on Saturday in Las Vegas.
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