# López to face Romero after friendship sours

López and Romero, once close friends and sparring partners, will now fight each other, with their relationship reportedly broken. The match carries extra tension as years of support give way to rivalry, making it a significant event in their careers.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/21/teofimo-lopez-rolly-romero-fight-preview-wba-welterweight-title) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:31 GMT