Teofimo Lopez prepares for WBA title fight against Rolly Romero
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Teofimo Lopez is set to challenge Rolly Romero for the WBA welterweight title next month in Las Vegas. He discussed his approach to the fight at a press conference on July 9, 2026, emphasizing a renewed focus following a recent decision loss to Shakur Stevenson. Lopez spoke about the need to protect his career assets and announced plans for Takeover Promotions in partnership with DAZN. He aims to maximize what he calls his 'prime years' in boxing, with aspirations of supporting young fighters during and after his career.
- •Lopez competes against Romero for the WBA title next month.
- •He aims to take control of his career with Takeover Promotions.
- •Lopez wants to help young fighters as his career progresses.
- •The fight takes place in Las Vegas.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — ‘These are my prime years’: Teofimo looks to take advantage of this stretch of his career
- 11:45 AMBad Left Hook — ‘These are my prime years’: Teofimo Lopez looks to take advantage of this stretch of his career
"LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 9: Teofimo Lopez smiles during the press conference to announce his fight versus Rolly Romero on July 9, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Melina Pizano/Getty Images) | Getty Images Teofimo Lopez spoke with Fight Hype after his kickoff press conference for a fight against Rolly Romero, and talking about his mindset for this fight, Lopez says he’s even more focused after coming off a wide decision loss to Shakur Stevenson in his last outing. Here are some excerpts from Lopez about where he’s currently at. “When you get outclassed like in my previous fight then there’s things you got to really think about,” Lopez said. “I think about the business perspective of it, I need to also protect my assets. What does that mean? Got to start launching something different: Takeover Promotions with DAZN. We can do anything and everything with the lead promoters that come into play but at least I get the rights to all my things…I got to take control of my career. “These are my prime years. Let’s take advantage of those prime years but in a good way where small steps but long gains afterwards…By the end of this whole thing, I’m going to help a lot of young fighters. By the end of this whole thing, they’re going to help a lot of young fighters.” Teofimo challenges Rolly for his WBA welterweight title next month in Las Vegas.
"Teofimo Lopez says he’s set himself up to make the most of this next stage.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 11:45 AM‘These are my prime years’: Teofimo looks to take advantage of this stretch of his career
Teofimo Lopez says he’s set himself up to make the most of this next stage.
- Bad Left HookJul 14, 2026, 11:45 AM‘These are my prime years’: Teofimo Lopez looks to take advantage of this stretch of his career
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 9: Teofimo Lopez smiles during the press conference to announce his fight versus Rolly Romero on July 9, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Melina Pizano/Getty Images) | Getty Images Teofimo Lopez spoke with Fight Hype after his kickoff press conference for a fight against Rolly Romero, and talking about his mindset for this fight, Lopez says he’s even more focused after coming off a wide decision loss to Shakur Stevenson in his last outing. Here are some excerpts from Lopez about where he’s currently at. “When you get outclassed like in my previous fight then there’s things you got to really think about,” Lopez said. “I think about the business perspective of it, I need to also protect my assets. What does that mean? Got to start launching something different: Takeover Promotions with DAZN. We can do anything and everything with the lead promoters that come into play but at least I get the rights to all my things…I got to take control of my career. “These are my prime years. Let’s take advantage of those prime years but in a good way where small steps but long gains afterwards…By the end of this whole thing, I’m going to help a lot of young fighters. By the end of this whole thing, they’re going to help a lot of young fighters.” Teofimo challenges Rolly for his WBA welterweight title next month in Las Vegas.
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