Teófimo López outpoints Rolly Romero to win title in third weight class

López wins majority decision to claim WBA crown Romero brands judges’ verdict a ‘robbery’ New champion adds to previous 135lb, 140lb belts Teófimo López became a three-division world champion on Saturday night, winning a 12-round majority decision over Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero to claim the WBA welterweight title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. López prevailed by scores of 115-113 and 116-112, while the third judge saw the fight even at 114-114. Romero, making the first defense of his title won against Ryan Garcia 15 months ago, disputed the result in the immediate aftermath. Continue reading...

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