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Teofimo Lopez to face Rolando Romero on August 22 in Las Vegas

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:32 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Teofimo Lopez to face Rolando Romero on August 22 in Las Vegas
Summary

Teofimo Lopez is scheduled to fight Rolando Romero for the WBA welterweight title on August 22, 2026, in Las Vegas. This matchup follows a series of significant bouts in the boxing calendar, including Aaron McKenna competing against Etinosa Oliha for a vacant title on August 8. Amidst this busy schedule, Canelo Alvarez's planned return against Christian Mbili has been postponed to October 31, allowing Ryan Garcia's title defense against Conor Benn to take place on September 12 in Las Vegas. The recent announcements set an exciting tone for boxing fans leading into the fall.

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  • •Lopez vs. Romero for WBA welterweight title on August 22.
  • •Upcoming fights include McKenna vs. Oliha on August 8.
  • •Ryan Garcia defends WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on September 12.
  • •Canelo Alvarez's return against Mbili postponed to October 31.
  • •2026 boxing schedule sees major events throughout summer and fall.
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  • 2:32 PMCBS Sports — Boxing schedule for 2026: Teofimo Lopez vs. Rolando Romero, Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn on tap
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The 2026 boxing calendar is hitting summer with some great fights on the books

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