Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (28-3-3, 16 KOs) delivered a one-punch knockout victory over Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna (30-5-1, 12 KOs) in the first round to capture the WBA Middleweight Title. “He said at the press conference that he was going to knock me out, but he ran right into that …
Read More »World Weekend Boxing Roundup: Charlo, Hurd, Lara, Santa Cruz Win
A big Saturday in the world of Boxing was centered on the triple world title fight card that took place at America’s Barclays Center in New York, where light middleweights ruled the roost. WBC king Jermell Charlo, 30-0 (15), put on the most impressive performance as he made short work …
Read More »WBA Super Welter Champ Erislandy Lara Gains US Citizenship
WBA and IBO super-welterweight champion, Erislady “The American Dream” Lara, is truly living the American dream since he has now completed all the eligibility requirements to become a U.S citizen. Erislandy, along with his wife Yudi, took an oath of allegiance to the United States today, solidifying their citizenship. Lara, …
Read More »Lara vs. Foreman Bout Generates Healthy Ratings On Spike TV
Erislandy Lara, the WBA/IBO 154-pound champion, scored two knockouts in his match against Yuri Foreman in Miami on Premier Championship Boxing on Spike TV last Friday night, one in the ring to retain his world titles and another in the ratings. An average of 547,000 viewers, with a peak audience …
Read More »Erislandy Lara Breaks Training Camp, Ready For Foreman Defense
Super welterweight world champion Erislandy Lara is primed and ready for his world title defense against former world champion Yuri Foreman this Friday, January 13 in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on Spike from Hialeah Park Racing and Casino in Miami.
Read More »Lara vs. Foreman World Title Fight Undercard Details Announced
Undefeated prospects Miguel Cruz (13-0, 11 KOs) and Alex Martin (13-0, 5 KOs) will meet in a welterweight showdown featured on Premier Boxing Champions on Spike Friday, January 13 from Hialeah Park Racing and Casino in Miami. PBC on Spike is headlined by super welterweight world champion Erislandy “The American …
Read More »Lara Put WBA 154 Belt At Risk Tonight In Chicago
Light middleweight Erislandy Lara puts his WBA crown on the line tonight at the UIC Pavillion in Chicago as the native Cuban faces off against two-time former world title challenger Delvin Rodriguez. Crafty southpaw Lara, 20-2-2 (12), acquired the belt in his most recent appearance by widely outpointing Ishe Smith …
Read More »Erislandy Lara Arrives In Chicago For Rodriguez Showdown
Cuban boxing star, Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (20-2-2, 12 KOs), has arrived in Chicago for his upcoming bout with Delvin Rodriguez (28-7-4, 16 KOs) as Premier Boxing Champions returns to Spike this Friday June 12, 2015. This edition of PBC on Spike begins at 9 p.m. ET. Doors at …
Read More »Khan, Lara, Lee, Benavidez Big Winners This Weekend
We start on Friday night at Illusions Theater in San Antonio, America where Erislandy Lara, 20-2-2 (12), outpointed Ishe Smith, 26-7 (12), for the WBA light middle title. Southpaw Lara simply was too quick and elusive for Smith, who briefly held the IBF crown in 2013, as the judges awarded …
Read More »Lara vs. Smith WBA Title Fight December 12 In San Antonio.
Mayweather Promotions and Showtime bring boxing fans a 154-pound world title showdown between WBA Super Welterweight Titlist Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (19-2-2, 12 KOs) and former IBF Junior Middleweight World Champion Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith (26-6, 12 KOs) in the Friday, Dec. 12 installment of Showtime Boxing Special Edition. …
Read More »Lara Vows To Light Up Hot-Head Alvarez On BoxNation
Erislandy Lara has said he doesn’t owe Canelo Alvarez anything other than left hands as he prepares to do battle with the Mexican superstar this weekend. The Cuban light-middleweight takes on the dangerous Alvarez this Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, live on BoxNation, and despite being …
Read More »July 12 Lara vs. Alvarez Full Undercard Lineup Announced
The hottest fight of the summer of 2014 deserves a sizzling undercard, and Golden Boy Promotions and Showtime PPV are pleased to announce the three bouts that will support the main event featuring Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy Lara on Saturday, July 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las …
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