Teófimo López beats Rolly Romero by MD on 23 August 2026

Teófimo López beat Rolly Romero by majority decision at Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez, moving to 1-0 in his professional record. The welterweight contest went the full distance, with López edging a closely contested bout that saw Romero fall to 19-3. The judges' cards reflected the narrow margins, though the split verdict underscored López's ability to control enough rounds.

How it ended

With no stoppage across the scheduled rounds, the fight went to the scorecards, where López earned the nod by majority decision. The lack of a knockout finish meant both men heard the final bell, and the judges' split scoring indicated competitive exchanges throughout. López's hand was raised after the cards were tallied, marking a successful professional debut in the welterweight division.

Updated records

• Rolly Romero — 19-3
• Teófimo López — 1-0

What's next

López now sits at 1-0 and enters the welterweight landscape with a decision win over an experienced opponent. Romero, now 19-3, will need to regroup after the defeat and assess his path forward in a crowded division. Both fighters have positioned themselves differently following the verdict, with López building momentum and Romero looking to halt a third loss.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Rolly Romero vs Teófimo López?

Teófimo López defeated Rolly Romero by MD at Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez.

How did Rolly Romero vs Teófimo López end?

The fight ended by MD.

What's Teófimo López's record now?

Teófimo López now stands at 1-0.

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