Rolly Romero’s awkward, unpredictable style makes him a nightmare to prepare for, but the former champion has fought just once in two years–can he shake the rust against Teofimo Lopez?
He has not fought since May of last year at this point.
In his victory to get the title the American currently holds at 147 pounds at the moment in his points victory over Ryan Garcia.
He takes on Teofimo Lopez on Saturday night and his unorthodox ability to box, and fight at times, can be advantageous to him if he uses it right.
Some things to consider going into the bout in Vegas on Saturday night;
- Fights from weird angles with constant feints that confuse veteran opponents
- Bizarre habit of leaving his face exposed during exchanges, baiting opponents into traps
- His awkwardness has helped him win fights he should have lost
- Moved from pure power hitter to crafty boxer-puncher
- Has fought just once in each of the last two years–alarmingly inactive
- Last fought in May 2025, scoring a points win over Ryan Garcia
- Long layoff raises major ring rust questions ahead of August 22 clash with Lopez
- Has repeatedly called out Gervonta Davis, often looking past current opponents
- Known for trash talk but usually backs it up inside the ring
Some things to note on the Ryan Garcia fight last time in the ring last year, also;
- Won a unanimous decision over Ryan Garcia in May 2025, scoring a second-round knockdown
- Scorecards read 115-112, 115-112, and 118-109 in his favor
- Hurt Ryan Garcia with a left hook and never looked back
- The fight was the third-lowest total punches thrown in a 12-round bout in boxing history
- Must prove his unorthodox style still works against elite opposition after so much inactivity vs Teofimo Lopez on Saturday night
At the end of the day Rolly Romero can do more than alright in there if his head is focused on the job at hand.
He can block out mind games ahead of the fight and enjoy the build up to a bout that promises to be barnstormer this Saturday night.
Bombs at the ready in this one.
Don’t blink.
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