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Rolando “Rolly” Romero is set to defend his WBA welterweight title this weekend against former unified lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez Jr. Romero claimed the vacant title in May of last year, winning by unanimous decision against Ryan Garcia. Meanwhile, Lopez is eager to bounce back after suffering a defeat to Shakur Stevenson in January.
How to Watch the Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez Fight
Notably, Romero and Lopez were once friends, making this matchup even more intriguing. “He’s always been a good friend of mine at one point in time as well,” Lopez shared in a DAZN News interview. “But now we’re coming to the point where I think we gotta face each other and get this done.” The bout will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. If you can’t attend in person, here’s how to livestream the fight online.
How to Stream Romero vs. Lopez Fight Online
The Romero vs. Lopez fight will be available for streaming on DAZN and Prime Video, both requiring a pay-per-view (PPV) purchase. For DAZN, you can choose between two options: a one-time payment of $79.99 for full livestream access, which includes eight days of DAZN Standard for free, or a subscription to DAZN Ultimate. At $49.99 per month, the latter includes access to 12 PPV fights throughout the year, although an annual contract is required.
On Prime Video, the fight can also be purchased for $79.99, and no Prime Video subscription is needed to buy PPV events on the platform.
Fight Date, Start Time, and Location
The main card featuring the Romero vs. Lopez fight is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card kicks off at 8 p.m. ET, with the main event ringwalks anticipated around 11 p.m. ET.
Odds and Fight Card Details
Oddsmakers predict a closely contested match between Romero and Lopez, with the challenger currently favored at a moneyline of -280, while Romero stands at +205.
Here’s the full main card lineup for the evening:
Main Card
Rolando “Rolly” Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez Jr. – For Romero’s WBA World Welterweight Title
Victor Santillan vs. Gary Antonio Russell – Junior Featherweight Title
Yoenli Hernandez vs. Francisco Daniel Veron – Middleweight
Carlos Utria vs. Israel Mercado – Junior Welterweight
