Lopez beats Romero but then snubs Catterall fight
American Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero in Las Vegas to claim the WBA welterweight title then seemingly snubs number one challenger Jack Catterall.
American boxer Teofimo Lopez secured a majority decision victory over Rolando Romero in their WBA Super welterweight title fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. This marks Lopez's first world title defence, as he previously held titles at lightweight and light-welterweight. The 29-year-old, who has won 13 of his 25 fights by knockout, now looks towards his next challenge.
He has expressed interest in fighting the winner of the upcoming WBC title bout between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, or pursuing another unification match with Australia's IBF champion Liam Paro. However, Lopez's potential opponent in the WBA regular welterweight division, Jack Catterall, has been quick to respond to the victory, stating on X: "Congratulations Teofimo Lopez but I will be taking that belt 100%. Let's Gooo. Nobody can stop Fury-Joshua from happening."
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- Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez full fight video highlights sports.yahoo.com
- Lopez beats Romero then snubs Catterall fight bbc.co.uk
