Teofimo Lopez defeated Rolly Romero by majority decision to win the WBA welterweight title, a result Romero disputes, alleging the scorecards were influenced by political factors.
Teofimo Lopez secured a majority decision victory over Rolly Romero, claiming the WBA welterweight title. The fight took place with Lopez emerging as the winner according to the judges’ scorecards, though Romero expressed strong disagreement with the outcome.
Romero, visibly disbelieving after the announcement, stated the scorecards were “political.” He did not elaborate on the specifics of this claim, but strongly implied the judging was not based solely on the merits of the fight. The exact judges’ scores were not immediately available in the report, but the majority decision indicates at least two judges favored Lopez while one scored the bout a draw.
The loss marks a setback for Romero, while Lopez now holds the WBA welterweight title. Romero’s accusation of political influence raises questions about the impartiality of the judging process, though further details would be needed to substantiate the claim.
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