Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez: How to watch in UK, ring-walk time, date, TV channel, undercard

Rolando 'Rolly' Romero will defend his WBA welterweight title for the first time on Saturday night, taking on former two-weight world champion Teofimo Lopez.

The pair are close outside the ring, but will put their friendship to one side in Las Vegas in what is expected to be an exciting clash.

Here is everything you need to know about the fight including how to watch the action in the UK.


When is Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez?

Rolly Romero will face Teofimo Lopez on Saturday, Aug. 22. However, the main event will be on Sunday morning for UK fans. The event will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.


How to watch Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez in the UL

The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view in the U.K. You can also watch via DAZN's Ultimate Tier subscription.


What is at stake?

Romero will put his WBA welterweight title on the line.

It has been over a year since Romero's win over Ryan Garcia in May 2025 when he won the title.

Lopez is looking to win a world title in a third weight class but is coming off a defeat to Shakur Stevenson in January.


Ring-walk time

The event will start at 11.30 p.m. BST on Saturday, with the main event ring-walks set to take place at approximately 4 a.m. BST on Sunday.


Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez undercard

  • Victor Santillan vs. Gary Antonio Russell, 12 rounds, for Santillan's junior featherweight title

  • Yoenli Hernandez vs. Francisco Daniel Veron, 10 rounds, middleweights

  • Carlos Utria vs. Israel Mercado, 10 rounds, junior welterweights