Rolly Romero defends his World Boxing Association world welterweight championship against Teófimo López at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, August 22.
The championship bout headlines a Premier Boxing Champions pay-per-view card taking place in Nevada, featuring two former world champions in lower weight classes stepping up for major title honors.
Organizers have set the main pay-per-view card to start around 5:00 p.m. PT and 8:00 p.m. ET in the United States, corresponding to 6:00 p.m. in Mexico City, 7:00 p.m. CT, 6:00 p.m. MT, and 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 23 in Spain. Ring entry for Romero and López is scheduled for approximately 8:00 p.m. PT and 11:00 p.m. ET, matching 9:00 p.m. in Mexico City, 10:00 p.m. CT, 9:00 p.m. MT, and 5:00 a.m. in Spain. Actual ring walk timing depends on the duration of preliminary fights on the bill.
Broadcast options and pay-per-view details
No official free television transmission is confirmed to show the full main card in the United States or anywhere globally. The main event operates as a Premier Boxing Champions Pay-Per-View, available exclusively through purchase on DAZN PPV and Prime Video PPV.
Subscribers holding access to the DAZN Ultimate Tier might have the broadcast included according to promotional information from DAZN, though fans are advised to verify active subscription conditions before the card starts. The official pay-per-view broadcast begins at 5:00 p.m. PT and 8:00 p.m. ET.
Preliminary action will be accessible through Prime Video Prelims starting at 3:00 p.m. PT and 6:00 p.m. ET. While organizers have not specified whether non-subscribers can watch the prelims without a purchase, viewers are encouraged to check availability directly on Prime Video beforehand. Organizers also cautioned against unauthorized free stream sites, noting they violate broadcast rights and often contain malicious advertising, stream interruptions, or poor video quality.
Fighter records and recent fight histories
Romero holds a professional record of 17 victories and 2 losses, with 13 knockouts. He previously served as the WBA super lightweight champion before moving up to welterweight, where he defeated Ryan García in 2025 to win the WBA title. Romero has also shared the ring with Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz.
López enters the contest with a career record of 22 wins and 2 losses, including 13 knockouts. He achieved world lightweight title status by defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko and later captured the World Boxing Organization super lightweight championship. His past opponents include George Kambosos Jr., Josh Taylor, and Shakur Stevenson.
Venue and championship background
The WBA welterweight division carries a maximum weight limit of 147 pounds, sitting between the 140-pound super lightweight class and the 154-pound super welterweight division. The World Boxing Association, founded in 1921 as the National Boxing Association, is the oldest of the four major sanctioning bodies in professional boxing alongside the WBO, WBC, and IBF.
The T-Mobile Arena, located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, opened in 2016 and regularly hosts high-profile combat sports events, including major world championship boxing matches and international pay-per-view broadcasts.
