'Bad fight, bad scoring': Teofimo Lopez's win over Rolly Romero sparks backlash from boxing world
Teofimo Lopez's WBA title win over Rolly Romero on Saturday came with its fair share of critics and controversy.
Teofimo Lopez solidified his position as a three-division world champion when he earned a controversial 114-114 majority decision against Rolando "Rolly" Romero at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Despite the lackluster nature of the bout, many fighters and fans expressed disappointment in the scoring, with Lopez outpacing Romero in total punches (124-73) and power punches (62-49).
Former opponents George Kambosos Jr. and Shakur Stevenson, as well as recent foe Shakur Stevenson, praised Lopez's performance, while some criticized the judges for their decision. The fight reignited discussions about the integrity of boxing judging and the potential for future unification bouts within the welterweight division.
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