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Teofimo Lopez Jr. aims for title bout against Rolly Romero in Las Vegas

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:10 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Teofimo Lopez Jr. aims for title bout against Rolly Romero in Las Vegas
Summary

Teofimo Lopez Jr. faces Rolly Romero for the WBA welterweight title on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Lopez, who has a record of 22-2 with 13 KOs, seeks to recover from a loss to Shakur Stevenson earlier this year. Romero, returning from a 15-month layoff, holds a record of 17-2 with 13 KOs. Lopez aims to demonstrate mental focus and reclaim his position in boxing, moving up to 147 pounds for this fight. The pay-per-view event begins at 10 p.m. ET on DAZN and Prime Video PPV.

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By the Numbers
  • •Lopez lost his 140-pound title to Shakur Stevenson in early 2026.
  • •Romero last fought in 2025, defeating Ryan Garcia.
  • •The bout is a pay-per-view event scheduled for 10 p.m. ET Saturday.
  • •Lopez is nearly a 3-to-1 betting favorite ahead of the fight.
  • •The match marks Lopez's first fight at welterweight.
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  • 5:10 PMCBS Sports — Teofimo Lopez Jr. looks to bounce back from disastrous loss when he faces Rolly Romero for welterweight title
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The former lightweight and junior welterweight champion seeks a third weight class title on Saturday in Las Vegas

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