LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 21: Rolly Romero (L) and Teofimo Lopez (R) face off prior to their WBA Welterweight fight at the Presidio Ballroom at Park MGM on August 21, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Getty Images)Getty ImagesWe're less than 24 hours away from the WBA welterweight title fight that could be the first step toward an even bigger title-unification bout later this year or early in 2027. WBA champion Rolly Romero will put his title on the line against Teofimo Lopez. The winner will get a crack at a bigger opportunity the next time out. Who gets the W? Let's talk boxing.Romero vs Lopez Key FactsDetailInfoDateSaturday, August 22, 2026VenueT-Mobile Arena, Las VegasPrelims6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT, free for Prime membersPay-per-view start8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PTMain event ring walk11:13 pm ETWhere to watchPrime Video PPV and DAZN PPVTitleWBA welterweight championship, Romero's first defenseDistance12 roundsRomero weigh-in146.6 poundsLopez weigh-in147 poundsWeight limit147 pounds, welterweightBouts before the main eventThree on the pay-per-viewBoth Romero and Lopez weighed in at or below the 147-pound welterweight limit, thereby making the title fight official. The champion weighed 146.6 pounds while Lopez weighed 147 pounds. Here's a look at the weigh-in video which culminated with an intense faceoff.No ring walk time has been published for the main event. The pay-per-view opens at 8 p.m. ET with prelims from 6, and three undercard bouts sit in front of Romero and Lopez, so late in the 10 o'clock hour ET is the realistic window rather than a confirmed one.Lopez has already named his next target. He wants the winner here to meet the Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn winner in September, with undisputed at 147 as the finish line.Tale of the tape below is as published on PBC's official event page.MORE FOR YOURomero vs Lopez Tale Of The TapeMetricRolly RomeroTeofimo LopezRecord17-222-2Knockouts1313KO percentage76.5%59.1%Weigh-in146.6 lbs147 lbsHeight5'8"5'9"Reach68"68.5"Age3029More Fight Week CoverageRolly Romero Vs. Teofimo Lopez: Full Card, Start Time And How To WatchRolly Romero Vs. Teofimo Lopez: Date, Time And LocationAmanda Serrano vs. Lucrecia Manzur: Start Time and Ring WalkHere is a look at the entire card.BoutDivisionRolly Romero vs. Teofimo LopezWBA welterweight title, 12 roundsYoenli Hernandez vs. Francisco Daniel VeronMiddleweightVictor Santillan vs. Gary Antonio RussellSuper bantamweightCarlos Utria vs. Israel MercadoSuper lightweightMarco Romero vs. Kahlil MitchellTo be confirmedAldo Blancas vs. Ricky MamoneTo be confirmedBenjamin Johnson vs. Jose RodriguezTo be confirmedWho Could Be Next For the Winner?A clash with the winner of Devin Haney vs. Liam Paro, which is rumored to be in the works. There might also be an opportunity for the winner to meet Conor Benn, should he defeat Ryan Garcia in September. In any case, the welterweight division appears to be back in full swing.