Antonio Tarver breaks down Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez
On August 22, Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez headlines a Premier Boxing Champions card at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Romero’s WBA welterweight title will be on the line. Fight fans can catch the action on DAZN PPV, Ultimate Tier, and Prime Video.
As we get closer to fight night, former multiple-time light heavyweight world champion Antonio Tarver spoke to Fight Hub TV, where he broke down this intriguing August 22 matchup.
Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez set for August 22 Las Vegas dustup
Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez is a fight with many questions to answer for both fighters.
Romero (17-2, 13 KOs) will be defending the WBA title for the first time since they elevated him. He hasn’t fought since beating Ryan Garcia on May 2, 2025.
Lopez (22-2, 13 KOs) has recorded some brilliant wins during his career, including against Josh Taylor and Vasiliy Lomachenko. Last time out against Shakur Stevenson, he was thoroughly outclassed throughout the bout, losing his WBO and Ring Magazine super lightweight titles.
Antonio Tarver weighs in on Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez
Speaking on the upcoming Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez fight, Tarver said: “I think Teo has to be looking to be the faster guy, looks to throw more punches, and be a lot more active than Rolly, who’s trying to land that big bomb.
“He’s going to have to get on his technique in this fight, I believe. The fundamentals. Stay behind that jab, and throw combinations, and I think that gives Teo the best chance to win. He’s gonna have to be light on his feet. I think that gives him the advantage, because like I said, Rolly is plodding in there. That’s why I say Teo can do a lot more. He has a lot more options.
“Which one he uses, to give himself the best chance to win, that all depends. I think Rolly has to do one thing great in order to win this fight, and that’s be him, and use all of his unorthodox ability to his advantage.”
Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez full fight card
- Rolando Romero vs Teofimo Lopez, 12 rounds, for Romero’s WBA welterweight title
- Yoenli Hernandez vs Francisco Daniel Veron, 10 rounds, middleweights
- Victor Santillan vs Gary Antonio Russell, 12 rounds, for Santillan’s WBA interim super bantamweight title
- Carlos Utria vs Israel Mercado, 10 rounds, super lightweights
- Marco Romero vs Kahlil Mitchell, 8 rounds, middleweights
- Aldo Blancas vs Ricky Mamone, 4 rounds, junior welterweights
- Joseph Brown vs Alton Wiggins, 4 or 6 rounds, junior middleweights
- Benjamin Johnson vs Jose Gabriel Rodroguez, 6 rounds, welterweights
- Jordan Roach vs TBA, 6 rounds, junior bantamweights
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