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Romero-Lopez WBA welterweight title fight set for Aug. 22

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By Mike Coppinger Verified
| Ring Magazine Verified
Rolando "Rolly" Romero was said to be entertaining a tune-up fight for his first title defense, though plans have changed since. Teofimo Lopez, who lost the Ring and WBO junior welterweight straps against Shakur Stevenson on January 31, had teased another move up in weight. His manager, Keith Connolly, said a big decision was forthcoming earlier this week and here it is: another world title shot and chance to become three-division titleholder awaits.
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Canelo-Mbilli bout pushes back to make room for Garcia-Benn on Sept. 12

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By Mike Coppinger Verified
| Ring Magazine Verified
The Canelo Alvarez-Christian Mbili fight for the WBC super middleweight title has been postponed and will now take place in late October in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, The Ring has learned. The fight was originally set to take place Sept. 12, the headliner of an event featuring fighters from Mexico against boxers from other parts of the world. Now, the show will be part of the 2026-27 Riyadh Season schedule.
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Canelo-Mbilli bout for super middleweight title pushes back to October

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By Mike Coppinger Verified
| Ring Magazine Verified
Canelo Alvarez's scheduled bout with Christian Mbili fight for the WBC super middleweight title has been postponed and will now take place in late October in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, The Ring has learned. The fight was originally set to take place Sept. 12. Alvarez (63-3-2. 39 KOs) last fought Sept. 13 last year when he lost a unanimous decision to Terence Crawford, who retired and vacated all of the belts after becoming undisputed at 168 pounds.
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