Teofimo Lopez vs Rolly Romero live Fight time, updates, where to watch
One of boxing's glamour divisions could see a new champion crowned in Las Vegas on Aug. 22, as former two-weight world champion Teofimo Lopez challenges WBA welterweight titlist Rolando "Rolly" Romero.
Lopez will make his divisional debut, moving up from junior welterweight where he reigned as lineal and WBO champion for over two years. His run atop the division came to an end in January, as he suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Shakur Stevenson, soon after announcing his plans to campaign in a new weight class.
Romero, also a two-division world champion, will defend the WBA belt for the first time since being elevated to full champion by the sanctioning body last August. He positioned himself for the title by scoring an upset victory over Ryan Garcia in May 2025, which earned him the WBA's "Regular" title.
"I'm ready for this fight. It's put up or shut up at this point," Lopez said on Aug. 19. "They want to see if I still have it. I'm ready to do whatever it takes.
"This is my road to undisputed at welterweight. It starts August 22. I see myself with my hand raised. Nothing but victory."
Follow along below for The Tennessean's live updates throughout the Romero vs. Lopez fight card.
Rolando Romero and Teofimo Lopez pose on stage in Los Angeles following an introductory press conference ahead of their WBA welterweight title fight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Aug. 22.
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Rolando Romero and Teofimo Lopez face off in Los Angeles following an introductory press conference ahead of their WBA welterweight title fight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Aug. 22.
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Rolando "Rolly" Romero on stage during an introductory press conference in Los Angeles ahead of his WBA welterweight title defense against Teofimo Lopez at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Aug. 22.
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Teofimo Lopez challenges Rolly Romero for welterweight title in Las Vegas
Rolando Romero and Teofimo Lopez pose on stage in Los Angeles following an introductory press conference ahead of their WBA welterweight title fight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Aug. 22.
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What time does Teofimo Lopez fight tonight? Ring walks vs Rolly Romero
05:40 PM ET, August 22 2026, Harrison Campbell
Teofimo Lopez will take on Rolly Romero in Las Vegas on Saturday Aug. 22, with pay-per-view coverage set to begin at 7 p.m. CT. Ring walks for the main event are expected at approximately 10 p.m. CT.
PPV start: 7 p.m. CT
Lopez vs. Romero ring walks: approx. 10 p.m. CT
Where to watch Teofimo Lopez vs Rolly Romero fight tonight?
05:35 PM ET, August 22 2026, Harrison Campbell
The four-fight Premier Boxing Champions card, headlined by Romero vs. Lopez, will air on both DAZN pay-per-view and Prime Video pay-per-view.