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Teofimo Lopez became a three-division world champion by winning the WBA welterweight title from Rolando Romero via majority decision in Las Vegas. Despite a fifth-round scare and a split scorecard, Lopez controlled the fight with his jab and is now targeting the winner of the upcoming Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn bout.
Teofimo Lopez became a three-division world champion on August 22, 2026, defeating WBA welterweight champion Rolly Romero by majority decision at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout, which ended in a 12-round split decision with scores of 116-112, 115-113, and 114-114, marked Lopez’s return to championship status after a January loss to Shakur Stevenson. Lopez overcame a difficult fifth round where he sustained a cut and took heavy punishment, using his jab and footwork to control the later rounds. Romero disputed the result, claiming he was never in trouble, while Lopez cited the victory as a path toward undisputed status.