The boxing world is abuzz with the announcement of a star-studded card for August 21-22, 2026, featuring a trio of highly anticipated fights. The main event, a welterweight title showdown, pits the formidable Rolly Romero against the rising star Teofimo Lopez, with the WBA belt on the line. This bout promises to be a thrilling display of skill and power, as both fighters bring their unique styles to the ring. Romero, a champion known for his big decision win over Ryan Garcia, enters the fight with a strong claim to the top spot. Lopez, on the other hand, is a force to be reckoned with, especially when he's in the ring with a close friend. The undercard is equally exciting, with Amanda Serrano defending her WBO and WBA featherweight titles against Lucrecia Manzur in a highly anticipated bout. The supporting action features a variety of talented fighters, including Jahmal Harvey, Avious Griffin, Keno Marley, and Nelvie Tiafack. The card also includes a middleweight title fight between George Liddard and Dario Morello, with the vacant European belt on the line. Liddard, a British and Commonwealth champion, faces a tough challenge from Morello, a 26-1 Italian fighter. The undercard also features a battle for the vacant Commonwealth title between Jimmy Sains and a yet-to-be-announced opponent, as well as a clash for the vacant English middleweight title between Emmanuel Buttigieg and PA Gordon. The card is rounded out with a super bantamweight title defense by Victor Santillan against Gary Antonio Russell, and a promising neo-Cuban prospect, Yoenli Hernandez, facing off against Francisco Verón. With a mix of title fights, rising stars, and exciting matchups, this card is sure to deliver some memorable moments in the boxing ring.
