Rolly Romero will defend his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez in the main event of the first PBC world title fight of its new DAZN era. Expect Romero’s trash talk and huge personality to help to carry the pre-fight promotion while Lopez’s is seemingly taking a less braggadocious approach to this fight than he has in previous bouts. The fight is huge for everyone involved, the network and promoters included. Here’s everything you need to know about the event. Let’s talk boxing.
Romero Vs. Lopez Key Facts
- Event: Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez, PBC Pay-Per-View
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- Broadcast: DAZN and Prime Video
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
- Main event: Romero (17-2, 13 KOs) vs. Lopez (22-2, 13 KOs), 12 rounds, WBA welterweight title
- Promoters: TGB Promotions in association with Takeover Promotions
- Card size: Four fights
Romero makes the first defense of the title he took from Ryan Garcia in Times Square last May. Lopez moves up to 147 after losing his WBO junior middleweight belt to Shakur Stevenson in January, and a win makes him a champion in a third division. The two were once sparring partners.
Rolly Romero Vs. Teofimo Lopez Full Card
Per Premier Boxing Champions, as announced.
- Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez — 12 rounds, WBA welterweight title
- Yoenli Hernandez (10-0, 9 KOs) vs. Francisco Daniel Veron (17-1-1, 10 KOs) — 10 rounds, middleweight
- Victor Santillan (16-2, 7 KOs) vs. Antonio Russell (21-1, 13 KOs) — 12 rounds, interim WBA super bantamweight title
- Carlos Utria (14-0, 11 KOs) vs. Israel Mercado (13-1-2, 7 KOs) — 10 rounds, junior welterweight
WBA Welterweight Ratings
Per the WBA’s official ratings, July 2026. Romero is champion; Lopez enters ranked sixth.
- 1. Raul Curiel
- 2. Conor Benn
- 3. Conah Walker
- 4. Richardson Hitchins
- 5. Julian Rodriguez
- 6. Teofimo Lopez
- 7. Brian Norman Jr.
- 8. Shakhram Giyasov
- 9. Ruslan Madiyev
- 10. Abel Ramos
- 11. Greg Outlaw
- 12. Ilyas Can Kali
- 13. Joel Iriarte
- 14. Leonardo Sanchez
- 15. Jack Rafferty
The pay-per-view is available on DAZN and Prime Video. DAZN Ultimate subscribers get it through their existing plan rather than buying it separately.