The exchange quickly generated reactions on social media, with many fans pointing to Rolly’s judo background as the reason he instinctively countered with a takedown rather than continuing the boxing exchange.

If Rolly loses his composure like that against Teofimo Lopez on August 22, he could get disqualified or countered. Teofimo is a master at capitalizing when an opponent gets reckless and emotional. Rolly might think the clip looks tough on social media, but it really just exposes a massive liability in his temperament.

Rolly (17-2, 13 KOs) enters the Teofimo fight looking to build on the momentum from his upset victory over Ryan Garcia over a year ago in May 2025. That win revived his career after losses to Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz had dropped him out of the title picture.

Teofimo (22-1, 13 KOs) is coming off a one-sided 12-round unanimous decision loss to Shakur Stevenson in January and will be challenging for Rolly’s WBA welterweight title.

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