Rolly Romero to Defend WBA Title Against Teofimo Lopez on August 22

Rolly Romero is set to defend his WBA welterweight championship against Teofimo Lopez in a 12-round boxing match on August 22 at T-Mobile Arena, with the main card starting at 8 p.m. ET. The fight will be available via pay-per-view on DAZN and Prime Video.

This matchup marks Romero's return after a year-long hiatus, following a unanimous decision victory over Ryan Garcia on May 2, 2025, in New York. Lopez, on the other hand, is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Shakur Stevenson on January 31 at Madison Square Garden.

In the latest betting odds, Lopez is favored at -280, while Romero is at +205. The over/under for total rounds is set at 11.5. Expert Josh Nagel has analyzed the fight and provided betting insights, including a recommendation to bet on over 11.5 rounds.