Boxing: Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero to claim WBA welterweight title
BBC Sport reports on Teofimo Lopez’s victory over Rolando Romero, who defended the WBA ‘Super’ welterweight world title at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Results & Schedule
American Teofimo Lopez became a three-weight world champion by defeating Romero via majority decision. However, he declined to call out Jack Catterall for his first defence, instead suggesting fights against Ryan Garcia or Conor Benn, or Liam Paro.
"September 12th, right?" he said, referring to Garcia’s fight with Benn. "So, you got Ryan Garcia versus Conor Benn. That’s the next one… I think I’d rather wait for Devin [Haney] at the end."
Quotable Moments
- Lopez on his future plans: "I improved my record to 23 wins in 25 fights but is still searching for his first stoppage win since 2022."
- Romero’s reaction: "I am owed a rematch. He never hurt me at any given moment. He got hurt multiple times throughout the fight."
Key Takeaways
- Lopez controlled the majority of the bout despite suffering cuts and being rocked by a right hand.
- Two judges ruled in favor of Lopez (116-112, 115-113), while one judged it a draw (114-114).
- Lopez hinted at taking time off for his upcoming child’s birth after the win.
