Lopez and Romero meet for WBA Super welterweight title in Las Vegas
UKPulse Sport Desk
Teofimo Lopez faces Rolly Romero on Saturday in Las Vegas for the WBA Super welterweight title, with both fighters known for inconsistency. The winner could be linked to a future fight against the winner of Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn.
- Lopez and Romero fight on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the WBA Super welterweight title.
- Romero's last fight was a win over Ryan Garcia in May last year, while Lopez lost to Shakur Stevenson earlier this year.
- The winner could be linked to a huge payday against the winner of Garcia vs Benn next month.
Teofimo Lopez and Rolly Romero meet on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the WBA Super welterweight title, a fight that pits two inconsistent talents against each other.
Romero defends the title he won by dropping and outpointing Ryan Garcia in May last year. Lopez, meanwhile, is moving up to welterweight for the first time after a points defeat by Shakur Stevenson earlier this year.
Both fighters have held world titles at different weights in recent years, but their form has been erratic. Romero has fought just five times in over four years, losing twice, while Lopez has looked uninspired in some wins and struggled with self-doubt in others.
The winner could be linked to a huge payday against the winner of Garcia's fight with Conor Benn in Las Vegas next month, though there is a queue of contenders for that opportunity.
Why this matters: The fight pits two high-profile but inconsistent boxers against each other, with the winner potentially earning a lucrative bout against the winner of Garcia vs Benn.
What this means for you: Boxing fans can watch the fight on Saturday, with the winner potentially facing the winner of Garcia vs Benn next month.