Las Vegas is set for another big boxing night this Saturday, August 22, as Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez face off with more than just friendship on the line. Romero will put his WBA welterweight title up for grabs, while Lopez is chasing another world championship after moving up in weight once again. The two will settle things at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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When and Where is Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez?

Romero vs Lopez takes place Saturday, August 22, 2026. The action comes from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The DAZN and Prime Video PPV broadcast starts at 8 p.m. ET. That means the coverage begins at 5 p.m. PT. The main-event ring walks are expected around 11 p.m. ET. That converts to approximately 8 p.m. PT.

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For viewers in Britain, the broadcast begins at 1 a.m. Sunday. The ring walks should arrive around 4 a.m. BST. Timing can shift depending on earlier fights. Fans shouldn’t expect the main event to start exactly on schedule.

How to Watch Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez?

The fight is available through DAZN PPV and Prime Video. Fans can purchase the event separately through those platforms. DAZN Ultimate subscribers have another option available. The fight is included with their existing Ultimate subscription.

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DAZN lists the standalone PPV price at $79.99 in America. Prime Video carries the event through its DAZN offering. Viewers can watch across supported televisions and streaming devices. DAZN also supports phones, tablets, computers, and consoles. The Ultimate tier includes multiple PPV events without separate purchases.

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This event also carries extra significance for boxing fans. It arrives as part of DAZN’s expanding relationship with PBC. The broadcast brings a major PBC world-title fight onto the platform. That makes Romero versus Lopez an important night in its own right.

What is the full undercard for Romero vs Lopez?

The four-fight main card starts with several intriguing matchups. Carlos Utria faces Israel Mercado at super lightweight. Victor Santillan meets Gary Antonio Russell at super bantamweight. Yoenli Hernandez then faces Francisco Daniel Veron at middleweight. Romero and Lopez close the main card with the WBA title fight.

Hernandez enters as one of the card’s interesting unbeaten talents. He owns a 10-0 record with nine victories by knockout. Veron brings experience and enters after three straight wins. Santillan also carries championship stakes into his matchup. He defends the interim WBA super bantamweight belt.

The preliminary action adds several more fights before television’s main portion. Marco Romero faces Kahlil Mitchell in one matchup. Aldo Blancas meets Ricky Mamone on the prelims. Benjamin Johnson takes on Jose Gabriel Rodriguez. Joseph Brown also fights Alton Wiggins. Jordan Roach faces Shaiel Perez on the preliminary schedule.

What is the personal history between Romero and Lopez?

Romero and Lopez aren’t strangers entering the ring. The two fighters have previously sparred. Their friendship now takes a back seat to championship ambition. One fighter leaves with the WBA welterweight title still secured. The other leaves with a major career statement.

That history adds an unusual edge to Saturday’s matchup. They already know something about each other’s habits. Now they’ll have to use that knowledge differently. Romero brings his familiar trash-talking personality into fight week. Lopez has generally taken a calmer approach during the buildup.

Romero enters as champion after beating Ryan Garcia last year. Lopez arrives after losing a decision to Shakur Stevenson. He now attempts to become a world champion across three divisions. That creates pressure on both sides for very different reasons.

Once the bell rings, friendship won’t matter much anymore. Romero has his belt and reputation to protect. Lopez has another opportunity to rebuild his championship standing. Their shared history simply makes the stakes feel more personal.

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