Teofimo Lopez reveals why Rolly Romero's skills are underappreciated

Teofimo Lopez held a media workout ahead of "risky" Rolly Romero wrestle

Two-division world champion Teofimo “The Takeover” Lopez held a media workout in Los Angeles on Tuesday as he prepares for his high-stakes championship showdown against WBA Welterweight World Champion Rolly Romero taking place Saturday, August 22 headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on DAZN and Prime Video from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

After winning world titles at 135 and 140 pounds, Lopez will look to become a three-division world champion with a victory over Romero in a summer matchup that pits two of this generation’s most compelling stars against each other.

Here is what Lopez had to say Tuesday from Fortune Gym:

“I’m fighting a big puncher at 147 and going up to that weight for the first time. We’re taking a risk, because it’s no risk, no reward. I’m just focusing on my objectives so I can come out victorious. 

“Every fight at 147 will be my biggest fight. I won’t say they’ll all be the most challenging. The best man will end up on top. Right now I’m only focused on Rolly Romero.

“I’m trying to make the best fights we can make. Signing with DAZN was a no-brainer. They started with ‘The Takeover’.

“I’m just going to keep going forward in my career. I’m so locked in on continuing to achieve bigger and better things one fight at a time. The fans can decide my legacy when it’s all over.

“I think Rolly’s skills are underappreciated. He controls the pace and makes it his fight, everyone overlooks that. But he’s not underrated on the stature side. He’s a world champion for a reason.”

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions, in association with Takeover Promotions. Tickets for the live event are on sale now through AXS.com.