Is He Delusional? Rolly Romero Demands Teofimo Lopez Rematch, Disputes Decision
Rolly Romero disputed the majority decision that cost him his WBA welterweight title and demanded a Teofimo Lopez rematch. Full scorecards and post-fight reaction.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 22: WBA welterweight champion Rolando Romero fought Teofimo Lopez on Saturday, with the latter's WBA welterweight title on the line. Romero legitimately lost, with all but one judge scoring the bout as a majority decision. After the fight, Romero met with the media, expressing his belief that he won the match and demanding a rematch.
The fight took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and the scorecards read 114-114, 115-113, and 116-112, favoring Lopez. Romero was dismissive of Lopez's body shots, but these punches did count and contributed to Lopez's victory. Romero hurt and cut Lopez in the fifth round, but he didn't win enough rounds to deserve a majority decision.
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