Romero thanks Lopez for stepping up to lightweight clash

Rolando Romero has praised Teofimo Lopez for agreeing to face him at lightweight. The former super-lightweight titlist said negotiations were tough but credited his opponent for taking the fight.

“I have so much love for Teofimo. It's been a hard time trying to make a fight, but we know that Teofimo is gonna fight anyone. So I'm thankful that he stepped up to the plate.”

— Rolando Romero, via Ring Magazine

What Rolando Romero said

Romero moved back down to 135 pounds after losing his WBA lightweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-lightweight belt. Lopez campaigns at super-lightweight but has fought at lightweight before. The pair have traded words on social media for months, and a deal now appears close.

What it moves

Romero's comments suggest the fight will be announced soon. Lopez has not yet responded publicly. Both men are known for their willingness to fight top opposition, and a clash between them would be one of the biggest lightweight contests available.

Source: ringmagazine.com. Full Rolando Romero fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.