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Rolly Romero

11 stories covering Rolly Romero — news, results and analysis.

Teofimo Lopez in the ring during his welterweight bout
Boxing

Teofimo Lopez Wins at 147, Then Promises He'll Be Better Next Time

Now 22-2 (13 KO), Lopez says his welterweight debut over Rolly Romero was a rusty win — and he's already eyeing Devin Haney and undisputed.

Sep 7, 2026

Teofimo Lopez celebrating a world title victory in the ring
Boxing

Teofimo Lopez Wins Welterweight Title, Eyes Unification Path

Lopez becomes a three-weight world champion with a majority-decision win over Rolly Romero. Shakur Stevenson had the perfect send-off for his old rival.

Aug 23, 2026

Teofimo Lopez celebrates a welterweight title victory in Las Vegas
Boxing

Teofimo Lopez Wins Three-Division Title, Names His Next Target

Lopez edged Rolly Romero by majority decision for the WBA welterweight belt, and he's already eyeing the Garcia-Benn winner over a Devin Haney rematch.

Aug 23, 2026

Teofimo Lopez posing during a pre-fight event ahead of his welterweight bout
Boxing

Antonio Tarver Backs Teofimo Lopez to Dethrone Rolly Romero in Vegas

The Hall of Famer says Lopez has the elite attributes to beat Romero on points—but warns Rolly needs a knockdown to win at T-Mobile Arena.

Aug 22, 2026

Teofimo Lopez faces off with an opponent at a fight-week press conference
Boxing

Teofimo Lopez Calls Rolly Romero a 'Three-Division Interim Champ' as Presser Boils Over

Lopez (22-2, 13 KO) went scorched-earth on Romero's resume ahead of Saturday's welterweight clash, dismissing him as a fighter who's only ever been 'elevated.'

Aug 20, 2026

Teofimo Lopez speaking at a press conference ahead of his fight with Rolly Romero
Boxing

Teofimo Lopez Says the Gloves Are Off Against Rolly Romero

Lopez, 22-2 (13 KO), says a locker-room slight after his Shakur loss lit the fuse for a welterweight title fight with old friend Rolly Romero.

Aug 17, 2026

Teofimo Lopez in the ring during a boxing bout
Boxing

Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez: A Welterweight Bet Nobody Can Read

Romero puts his WBA welterweight title on the line August 22 against a Lopez who's moving up in weight and coming off a January loss to Shakur Stevenson.

Aug 16, 2026

Teofimo Lopez in the ring during his fight against Shakur Stevenson at Madison Square Garden
Boxing

Teofimo Lopez and His Father Air It Out Over That Shakur Loss

Ahead of a welterweight title shot against Rolly Romero this month, Teofimo Jr and Sr turned a Ring Magazine sit-down into a public reckoning over the Shakur Stevenson defeat.

Aug 14, 2026

Teofimo Lopez during a pre-fight media appearance
Boxing

Teofimo Lopez Says He'll 'Settle the Score' With Rolly Romero

Lopez claims he lent Romero $20K and questions the friendship ahead of their title clash. He's fought for a million; Rolly turned down that money elsewhere.

Aug 11, 2026

Devin Haney during a boxing press conference
Boxing

Rolly Romero Says Haney Fight Is Dead: 'Devin Is Scared of Me'

Romero claims Golden Boy sent an offer that never got answered, and insists a bout with unbeaten WBO welterweight champ Devin Haney (33-0) is off the table for good.

Aug 8, 2026

Teofimo Lopez during a pre-fight media appearance
Boxing

Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez: Best Friends, Then Enemies on Aug 22

Romero defends his WBA welterweight title against Lopez (22-2, 13 KO) on August 22 — and the two admit they're closer than most opponents ever get.

Jul 30, 2026