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Are Haney, Garcia or Benn atop Lopez's welterweight hit-list?
Romero vs Lopez: DAZN PPV & Prime Video - TONIGHT
Teofimo Lopez has a huge opportunity in front of him tas he looks to add to his incredible record.
After dominating at lightweight and super-lightweight, Lopez is aiming to make a mark at 147lbs as he challenges Rolly Romero for the WBA welterweight title in Las Vegas.
Earlier this year, Lopez’s run as champion at 140lbs was emphatically ended as he was outpointed by Shakur Stevenson in a one-sided bout that many expected to be close.
Despite the setback, Lopez is ready to go again and move forward, and a jump up in weight is intended to be a springboard to bring him further glory.
Tensions and accusations build in Romero vs. Lopez Face Off
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If successful against Romero, Lopez will find himself in a lucrative position as welterweight is once again heating up with numerous star names campaigning there.
What are Lopez's options?
Devin Haney is WBO champion, several contenders are emerging, and on September 12, one of the year’s biggest fights will take place for the WBC crown when Ryan Garcia welcomes Conor Benn to America for his first defence.
With several options awaiting Lopez if he finds victory against Romero, who does the popular New Yorker want to face next?
“I think the fight that will get lined up will be the one a couple of weeks from now, Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn,” said Lopez when speaking exclusively to DAZN News.
“The winner of that.”
Lopez has his main target locked in, but first he must overcome Romero if he is to land himself a shot at either Garcia or Benn in what would be a huge unification showdown.
Romero vs. Lopez - Watch on DAZN PPV & Prime Video
The WBA welterweight title is on the line as Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez face off this Saturday, August 22, live on DAZN.
Buy as a one-off PPV, via DAZN on Prime Video, or included along with Moses vs. Hrgovic (Aug 29) and Canelo vs. Mbilli (Oct 31) PPVs with a DAZN Ultimate Tier subscription.
