Gaming Rolly Romero Vs. Teofimo Lopez - Start Time And Ring Walk By Brian Mazique ,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011. Follow Author Aug 22, 2026, 12:01am EDT Aug 22, 2026, 12:07am EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary The WBA welterweight title fight between champion Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez is set for Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Both fighters successfully made weight, with Romero at 146.6 pounds and Lopez at 147 pounds, officially sanctioning the championship bout. This highly anticipated clash is crucial, as the victor is poised for a potential title-unification opportunity later this year or in early 2027. Prelims begin at 6 PM ET for Prime members, with the main pay-per-view card starting at 8 PM ET on Prime Video and DAZN. Lopez has already expressed his ambition to face the winner of the Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn fight next, aiming for an undisputed 147-pound title. Romero holds a 17-2 record with 13 KOs, while Lopez stands at 22-2 with 13 KOs, promising an exciting clash.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 21: Rolly Romero (L) and Teofimo Lopez (R) face off prior to their WBA Welterweight fight at the Presidio Ballroom at Park MGM on August 21, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Getty Images) Getty Images We're less than 24 hours away from the WBA welterweight title fight that could be the first step toward an even bigger title-unification bout later this year or early in 2027. WBA champion Rolly Romero will put his title on the line against Teofimo Lopez . The winner will get a crack at a bigger opportunity the next time out. Who gets the W? Let's talk boxing.
Both Romero and Lopez weighed in at or below the 147-pound welterweight limit, thereby making the title fight official. The champion weighed 146.6 pounds while Lopez weighed 147 pounds. Here's a look at the weigh-in video which culminated with an intense faceoff.
No ring walk time has been published for the main event. The pay-per-view opens at 8 p.m. ET with prelims from 6, and three undercard bouts sit in front of Romero and Lopez, so late in the 10 o'clock hour ET is the realistic window rather than a confirmed one.
Lopez has already named his next target. He wants the winner here to meet the Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn winner in September, with undisputed at 147 as the finish line.
Tale of the tape below is as published on PBC's official event page .
A clash with the winner of Devin Haney vs. Liam Paro, which is rumored to be in the works. There might also be an opportunity for the winner to meet Conor Benn, should he defeat Ryan Garcia in September. In any case, the welterweight division appears to be back in full swing.