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Romero, Lopez face off ahead of WBA welterweight title fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Romero, Lopez face off ahead of WBA welterweight title fight

Summary

Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez faced off today ahead of their WBA Welterweight title fight set for Saturday, August 22, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Romero aims to defend his title for the first time after a win against Ryan Garcia in May 2025, holding a record of 17-2. Lopez, a former WBO champion, looks to bounce back after losing to Shakur Stevenson. The rivalry has deepened, as both fighters express mutual respect yet acknowledge a shift in their friendship following the contract signing. Today's weigh-in concluded with an intense staredown captured in media coverage.

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By the Numbers

•Fight scheduled for August 22, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena.
•Romero holds a record of 17-2 with 13 knockouts.
•Lopez is a former WBO champion aiming for a title.
•Both fighters express tension over their past friendship.
•Co-main event features Victor Santillan defending title against Gary Antonio Russell.

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10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Friends No More? Romero Mean Mugs Lopez In ‘Sin City’

What they're saying

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Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez came face-to-face earlier today (Fri., Aug. 21, 2026) at the conclusion of the weigh ins ahead of their WBA Welterweight title fight this Saturday (Aug. 22. 2026) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, streaming live on DAZN PPV. Romero is looking to defend his title for the first time […]
— Yahoo Sports

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