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Teofimo Lopez became a three-weight world champion by winning a majority decision against Rolando Romero to capture the WBA welterweight title in Las Vegas. Lopez weathered a fifth-round cut to control the bout, but declined to face mandatory challenger Jack Catterall, instead targeting the winner of the upcoming Garcia-Benn fight or IBF champion Liam Paro.
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.
Shakur Stevenson dominated Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden to capture a four-division title with 119-110 on all cards, while Lopez’s post-fight remarks referencing slavery sparked confusion and split reactions from fans.
Shakur Stevenson dominated Teófimo López over 12 rounds at Madison Square Garden to win the WBO and lineal junior welterweight titles, earning a unanimous 119-109 decision on all cards in a surgical, front-foot masterclass that highlighted precision jab work and control; Compubox tallies showed Stevenson landing 165 punches to López’s 72.
Teófimo López and Shakur Stevenson meet at Madison Square Garden for the WBO junior welterweight title, a clash of power versus precision that could reshape the 140-pound division. López enters as a notable underdog against the undefeated Stevenson, and the night’s undercard includes Bruce Carrington’s WBC featherweight title win, set against a backdrop of weigh-in drama and high anticipation for a defining 12-rounder.
Hall of Fame trainer Bernard Hopkins says Shakur Stevenson has more weapons to win against Teofimo Lopez in their 140-pound showdown at Madison Square Garden, predicting a close, non-controversial decision and likening the clash to Duran–Leonard.
Teófimo López and Shakur Stevenson collide at Madison Square Garden for the 140-pound WBO belt and a shot at US boxing supremacy. López (22-1, 13 KOs) defends the WBO/lineal title against Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs), who is moving up to a fourth weight class in a bid for major victory and pound-for-pound recognition. The sold-out showdown pits López’s explosive, unpredictable power against Stevenson’s precise, controlled fighting style, with López likely targeting the body and Stevenson looking to neutralize López’s pace. Both carry multi-division laurels and deep local ties (Brooklyn vs Newark), making this a high-stakes, marquee clash that could redefine American boxing hierarchy.
Boxing promoter Bob Arum criticized Jamaine Ortiz for his cautious boxing strategy against Teofimo Lopez, calling it disgraceful and unappealing. Despite Ortiz's belief that his strategy was effective, Arum and judges scored the fight in favor of Lopez. Arum expressed disappointment in the lackluster performance, comparing it to a previous uneventful fight and emphasizing the importance of engaging in athletic competition.
Teofimo Lopez retains his WBO junior welterweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Jamaine Ortiz, despite a lackluster performance that drew boos from the crowd. Lopez struggled to land significant shots against Ortiz's elusive style, but ultimately prevailed with scores of 117-111, 115-113, and 115-113. Ortiz, who moved up to 140 pounds for his first title shot, felt he had won the fight and aims to make adjustments for another title shot in the future.
Teofimo Lopez retained his WBO super lightweight title with a lackluster win over Jamaine Ortiz, struggling to land significant punches and failing to impress. In the chief support bout, Keyshawn Davis dominated veteran Jose Pedraza en route to a sixth round stoppage victory, showcasing his potential in the lightweight division.
Teofimo Lopez narrowly defended his WBO junior welterweight title with a controversial unanimous decision win over Jamaine Ortiz in a lackluster bout in Las Vegas. Despite struggling to land punches and adjust to Ortiz's movement, Lopez retained his title, though Ortiz felt he had won the fight. Lopez's victory keeps him at 20-1 overall, while Ortiz drops to 17-2-1.
Teofimo Lopez narrowly defends his WBO junior welterweight title with a controversial unanimous decision win over Jamaine Ortiz in a lackluster bout in Las Vegas. Despite struggling to land punches and adjust to Ortiz's movement, Lopez retained his belt with judges scoring the fight 115-113 on two cards and an inexplicable 117-111 on the third. Ortiz expressed frustration with the decision, while Lopez criticized his opponent's lack of aggression.
Teofimo Lopez won a lackluster unanimous-decision victory over Jamaine Ortiz in Las Vegas, taunting the crowd with controversial remarks after the fight. In the co-main event, Keyshawn Davis defeated José Pedraza with a stoppage in the sixth round, calling out Lopez for a future fight.
Teofimo Lopez defends his WBO 140 lb title against Jamaine Ortiz in a pre-Super Bowl Thursday night main event on ESPN, with live coverage starting at 10:30 pm ET. The main card also features a lightweight bout between Keyshawn Davis and Jose Pedraza, with round-by-round coverage available.