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Teofimo Lopez, Rolly Romero argue at press conference before fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:52 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Teofimo Lopez, Rolly Romero argue at press conference before fight
Summary

Teofimo Lopez and Rolly Romero faced off at a tense final press conference on August 20, ahead of their welterweight title fight this weekend. Lopez criticized Romero's status as an interim champion, claiming he is not on his level. Romero retaliated with personal jabs, escalating their back-and-forth. Lopez expressed his determination to prove his superiority in the ring, stating, "I'm coming back with a vengeance." The fighters exchanged heated words, leaving tensions high as they prepare for the bout.

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  • •Lopez takes fight seriously, targeting Romero's status.
  • •Rolly questions Teofimo about previous surgeries.
  • •Press conference included tense exchanges and personal jabs.
  • •Fight scheduled for this weekend.
  • •Lopez looks to prove he remains a top contender.
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  • 9:52 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I’m coming back with a vengeance’: Teofimo Lopez and Rolly Romero press conference gets tense
What they're saying
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Teofimo Lopez says he’s taking this fight against Rolly incredibly serious.

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