Romero and Teofimo barely bring enough big personalities and knockout threat to sell the headliner, especially with many fans viewing this as a money grab between a recently beaten Teofimo and an inactive Rolly. The quality drops off fast as you move down the card.

Yoenli Hernandez stands as the top talent on the entire card. The Cuban holds the No. 1 ranking with the WBA and WBO while sitting at No. 2 with the WBC. At this stage, he belongs in the ring with world champions or elite contenders. Instead, he faces Francisco Daniel Veron.

Veron secured three consecutive victories and earned respect for rebuilding his career, yet this matchup functions as a showcase rather than a competitive co-main event. Hernandez is already knocking on the door of a world title fight. Matching him against Veron feels less like an attempt to answer questions than a fight designed to keep Hernandez’s momentum intact before a championship opportunity.

The remainder of the card provides little additional draw. Victor Santillan puts his interim WBA super bantamweight belt on the line against Antonio Russell, a match with limited appeal despite the challenger’s famous boxing surname. Carlos Utria makes his U.S. debut against Israel Mercado in a matchup of intriguing talent, though unproven fighters rarely drive pay-per-view buys.

Premium pricing creates high expectations. Buyers spending $79.99 have every reason to examine the entire card, not just the headliner. This undercard relies on a rising star, a low-profile interim title bout, and a prospect showcase. Those elements satisfy hardcore followers while giving casual buyers little reason to part with $79.99.

If PBC counted on the supporting card to help sell Romero vs. Lopez, the strategy falls short. At $79.99, buyers expect more than one headline fight and three developmental bouts. The undercard feels built to advance careers rather than justify the premium price.