On Monday, DAZN announced an exclusive multi-fight agreement with Teófimo Lopez’s Takeover Promotions LLC, which will see the two-division world champion fight exclusively on DAZN.
Lopez, 28, will make his debut under the new agreement on Saturday, August 22, when he moves up to 147 pounds to challenge WBA Welterweight World Champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The multi-fight agreement provides Lopez with access to an expanded field of potential opponents across DAZN’s roster of fighters and leading promotional partners. With Matchroom Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions, Queensberry Promotions, Top Rank, BOXXER, Salita Promotions, MF Pro and now Premier Boxing Champions aligned with the platform, the partnership creates a wide range of opportunities for marquee matchups throughout the welterweight division and beyond.
The two-division world champion known as “The Takeover” has officially launched Takeover Promotions, LLC, marking a new chapter in his career and the boxing industry. Through the new promotional entity, Lopez aims to deliver high-stakes matchups that captivate global audiences while championing fighter empowerment and taking greater control over his career. The groundbreaking partnership with DAZN begins with his WBA welterweight world title challenge against Rolando “Rolly” Romero on August 22 in Las Vegas, where the former lightweight and junior welterweight world champion will make his welterweight debut and attempt to capture a world title in a third weight division.
“This is the beginning of a new era for The Takeover,” said Lopez in a statement. “DAZN understands the vision I have for my career and gives me the opportunity to pursue the biggest fights against the best available opponents. It starts August 22 at 147 pounds. Rolly has the belt, and I’m coming to take it.”
The announcement comes on the heels of DAZN’s landmark global partnership with Premier Boxing Champions, further expanding the platform’s U.S. boxing offering and bringing PBC’s premium fight nights to DAZN audiences worldwide.
Romero-Lopez will serve as one of the first major events under the PBC and DAZN partnership.
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