LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 9: Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez face off during the press conference to announce their fight on July 9, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Melina Pizano/Getty Images)Getty ImagesRolly Romero will defend his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez in the main event of the first PBC world title fight of its new DAZN era. Expect Romero's trash talk and huge personality to help to carry the pre-fight promotion while Lopez's is seemingly taking a less braggadocious approach to this fight than he has in previous bouts. The fight is huge for everyone involved, the network and promoters included. Here's everything you need to know about the event. Let's talk boxing.Romero Vs. Lopez Key FactsEvent: Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez, PBC Pay-Per-ViewDate: Saturday, August 22, 2026Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las VegasBroadcast: DAZN and Prime VideoStart time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PTMain event: Romero (17-2, 13 KOs) vs. Lopez (22-2, 13 KOs), 12 rounds, WBA welterweight titlePromoters: TGB Promotions in association with Takeover PromotionsCard size: Four fightsRomero makes the first defense of the title he took from Ryan Garcia in Times Square last May. Lopez moves up to 147 after losing his WBO junior middleweight belt to Shakur Stevenson in January, and a win makes him a champion in a third division. The two were once sparring partners.Per Premier Boxing Champions, as announced.Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez — 12 rounds, WBA welterweight titleYoenli Hernandez (10-0, 9 KOs) vs. Francisco Daniel Veron (17-1-1, 10 KOs) — 10 rounds, middleweightVictor Santillan (16-2, 7 KOs) vs. Antonio Russell (21-1, 13 KOs) — 12 rounds, interim WBA super bantamweight titleCarlos Utria (14-0, 11 KOs) vs. Israel Mercado (13-1-2, 7 KOs) — 10 rounds, junior welterweightWBA Welterweight RatingsPer the WBA's official ratings, July 2026. Romero is champion; Lopez enters ranked sixth.1. Raul Curiel2. Conor Benn3. Conah Walker4. Richardson Hitchins5. Julian Rodriguez6. Teofimo Lopez7. Brian Norman Jr.8. Shakhram Giyasov9. Ruslan Madiyev10. Abel Ramos11. Greg Outlaw12. Ilyas Can Kali13. Joel Iriarte14. Leonardo Sanchez15. Jack RaffertyThe pay-per-view is available on DAZN and Prime Video. DAZN Ultimate subscribers get it through their existing plan rather than buying it separately.MORE FOR YOUMore Boxing CoverageRolly Romero Vs. Teofimo Lopez: Date, Time and Location'That's Literally the Dumbest Thing I've Ever Heard' Rolly Romero Calls Out Ryan Garcia'Me and Devin Haney Are Never Going to Fight Because He Is Scared of Me'Errol Spence Vs. Tim Tszyu Full Card, Location and Viewing InfoErrol Spence Makes Announcement on Future After Loss to Tim Tszyu