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✨ AI says 58% Yes
Lopez's recent title win gives him momentum, but WBA mandatory defense rules and Catterall's strong claim create uncertainty about whether a defense will materialize or Lopez will face an unplanned challenger.
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Resolves YES if Lopez retains or is still recognized as WBA welterweight champion at wbaboxing.com by October 31, 2026. Lopez claimed the title on August 23 by defeating Rolando Romero; a mandatory or voluntary defense must occur or be scheduled before the deadline.
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