Romero vs Lopez takes place on Saturday. Rolly Romero defends his WBA welterweight world title against Teofimo Lopez in Las Vegas. Here’s our Romero vs Lopez prediction for fight night.
Romero (17-2, 13 KOs) vs Lopez (22-2, 13 KOs) takes place at the T-Mobile Arena.
Romero is the betting underdog, despite heading in as champion and off a career-best win.
Romero floored Ryan Garcia in the second round, running out a comfortable winner at Times Square last May. It was his second straight victory since an eighth round stoppage loss to Isaac Cruz.
Meanwhile, Lopez looks get back to winning ways. Shakur Stevenson handed him a second professional defeat and first in six fights. Stevenson prevailed with a comfortable unanimous decision victory to capture the WBO super lightweight world title.
Romero vs Lopez – What’s At Stake?
For Lopez, a second straight defeat would be disastrous. It’s the 29-year-old’s first fight at 147 pounds. Despite being a two-weight world champion, question marks over whether Lopez would have fulfilled his undeniable potential will continue to swirl.
Lopez’s father and trainer, Teofimo Lopez Sr came under fire for his game plan or lack of against Stevenson. Another below-par performance will only heighten those doubts.
The pressure is off Romero in the sense he heads in as the underdog, however his hopes of landing a rematch with Garcia or a bout with Devin Haney may go up in smoke if he’s soundly beaten.
Romero vs Lopez is available to watch live on DAZN pay-per-view and through DAZN’s Ultimate platform.
Here’s out Romero vs Lopez prediction ahead of Saturday night.
Romero vs Lopez Prediction: Lopez is continuously in indifferent form, but his superior speed and boxing IQ should see him become the new world champion by decision.
Hernandez battles Veron
In the chief support to Romero vs Lopez, Yoenli Hernandez risks his mandatory position with the WBO when he tackles Francisco Daniel Veron.
Cuba’s middleweight hope, Hernandez has excelled in his first 10 professional bouts. He is the number one contender to world champion, Denzel Bentley.
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Villa moves up in weight following a successful spell at super welterweight. The Argentine was only beaten once against Brandon Adams in 2024.
Prediction: Hernandez will likely prove too big for Veron. Expect another stoppage win.
Romero vs Lopez Remaining Undercard
Elsewhere, the WBA Interim super bantamweight title battle should go the way of Gary Antonio Russell. The Maryland man clashes with Victor Santillan.
Carlos Utria can take his super lightweight contest with Israel Mercado on points, meanwhile Marco Romero may be able to stop Kahlil Mitchell at middleweight.
Benjamin Johnson, 21, can maintain his 100% record by halting Jose Gabriel Rodriguez in their welterweight meeting, while at 154 pounds, Joseph Brown should stop Alton Wiggins.
Aldo Blancas is 2-0 with as many knockouts and he can extend this with a early win over Ricky Mamome.
