Teofimo Lopez
24 stories covering Teofimo Lopez — news, results and analysis.
Shakur Stevenson's Clock Is Ticking: 60 Days to Defend or Vacate
The undefeated 25-0 WBO super-lightweight champ hasn't fought since January. Now the sanctioning body wants Raymond Muratalla, 24-0, next.
Sep 11, 2026
James Toney Calls Shakur Stevenson 'Boring' and Says He's Ducking Real Fights
A three-division champ isn't buying the hype around 25-0 Shakur Stevenson — even after his shutout of Teofimo Lopez in January.
Sep 8, 2026
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
Conor Benn Rules Out Teofimo Lopez Fight Before Garcia Clash
Benn says his September 12 shot at Ryan Garcia's WBC welterweight title is his last at 147lbs — and 168lbs is the plan after that.
Sep 6, 2026
Brian Norman Jr. Wants Both Lopez and Haney — and a 120-Day Clock
The 29-1 knockout artist says the math is simple: once his mandatory window hits, champions either fight him or vacate. Haney beat him in November.
Aug 28, 2026
Teofimo Lopez Thinks Pacquiao Still Has Enough to Trouble Stevenson
The 25-0 Shakur Stevenson has ducked 147lbs all year, but an eight-division legend might be the one name to drag him up. Lopez has thoughts.
Aug 27, 2026
Teofimo Lopez Backs Devin Haney to Beat Shakur Stevenson at 147
Fresh off becoming a three-division champ, Lopez picks against the man who outboxed him in January — and eyes a welterweight unification.
Aug 26, 2026
Teofimo Lopez Wins WBA Title, But Jack Catterall Is Next in Line
Lopez became a three-division champ against Rolando Romero, but a November 19 deadline could force Catterall's shot before any unification.
Aug 24, 2026
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 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
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
Tim Bradley Calls Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez a 'Mismatch'
Bradley says Lopez, knocked down just once in his career, has the ring IQ to expose the WBA welterweight champ this weekend in Vegas.
Aug 21, 2026
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
Shawn Porter Backs Teofimo Lopez to Outclass Rolly Romero on Debut
The two-weight champ moves to welterweight against Rolando Romero (17-2, 13 KO) Saturday, and Porter sees a Josh Taylor-style statement — just not a stoppage.
Aug 20, 2026
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
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 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 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
Errol Spence Jr Leans Toward Rolly Romero to Upset Teofimo Lopez
Spence admits Romero's 17-2 record and knack for upsets have him second-guessing the more proven Lopez ahead of the August 22 welterweight clash in Las Vegas.
Aug 8, 2026
Shakur Stevenson Names His Dream Fight: A Mayweather Chess Match
The 25-0 four-weight champ says the one man he'd love to have faced is 50-0 Floyd Mayweather — and it's all about the IQ.
Aug 6, 2026
Keyshawn Davis Walks Away From Haney Title Shot Over 25% Split
Davis turned down $3m from Top Rank, then rejected a $2.1m purse-bid share to face WBO welterweight champ Devin Haney (33-0).
Aug 1, 2026
Shakur Stevenson Backs Teofimo Lopez to Dethrone Romero at 147
The man who beat Lopez in January is picking him to win a third divisional title on August 22 — despite whiffing on his last Rolly prediction.
Jul 30, 2026
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
Teofimo Lopez Eyes Garcia-Benn Winner After Romero Welterweight Bid
Lopez debuts at 147lbs against WBA champ Rolando Romero on August 22, chasing a third-division title and a unification shot at the Garcia-Benn winner.
Jul 25, 2026