Jack Catterall predicts Teofimo Lopez to beat Rolly Romero, plans Ringside Scouting Mission

The British southpaw captured the WBA “Regular” welterweight title in May with a unanimous decision over Shakhram Giyasov. Under WBA rules, the holder of the secondary belt is typically positioned to challenge the organization’s primary champion, although mandatory title opportunities have often been delayed by negotiations, exceptions or unification plans.

If the Romero-Lopez fight goes ahead as planned, it appears that Catterall intends to make his presence felt ahead of a potential title shot. His prediction favors Lopez, but he also indicated that his focus is on securing the next fight, regardless of who leaves Las Vegas with the championship.

For Catterall, the Romero-Lopez fight represents the clearest path yet to a major world title event. Whether that opportunity materializes is another matter. Mandatory challengers are often left when bigger-money fights become available, and Catterall’s next move could depend as much on boxing politics as his position.