Lem’s Corner: Lara ready ‘right now’ for Golovkin, Canelo
Erislandy Lara has made four successful defenses of his 154-pound world title, and the 33-year-old native of Cuba is eager to add to that number as he attempts to fulfill a goal of unifying one of boxing’s deepest divisions.
Lara takes care of business in foul-filled rematch against Martirosyan
Neither Erislandy Lara nor with Vanes Martirosyan were satisfied with the result of their first fight in November 2012, a foul-filled match that ended in a ninth-round technical draw after an accidental headbutt caused a deep cut under Martirosyan's left eye.
Lara, Martirosyan predict an early and emphatic finish to long-awaited rematch
The last time Erislandy Lara and Vanes Martirosyan shared a boxing ring, opinions were evenly split as to who won the highly competitive yet prematurely stopped fight at Wynn Resort in Las Vegas.
Martirosyan expects to be at his best against Lara with ‘no distractions’
Vanes Martirosyan’s career was essentially unblemished until a clash of heads resulted in its first imperfection. Now, 3½ years later, the fighter finally gets a chance to redeem himself.
Lara plans to put on powerful performance in rematch with Martirosyan
Erislandy Lara has never been known for his devastating punching power, as just half of his 26 fights have ended in a knockout. Yet the 154-pound champion contends he’ll be channeling his inner Mike Tyson in his rematch with Vanes Martirosyan.
Martirosyan loading up for all angles presented by left-handed Lara
Vanes Martirosyan is taking every precaution possible to make sure he doesn’t get turned around in his rematch with Erislandy Lara.
Lara eyes potential megafights against Alvarez, Golovkin
Canelo Alvarez’s devastating sixth-round knockout of Amir Khan in Las Vegas on Saturday night made quite the impression on the boxing community—with perhaps one exception.
Erislandy Lara, Charlo brothers highlight trio of 154-pound world title fights on May 21
Six of the top boxers in the loaded 154-pound division … fighting for three world titles … all on one night under one roof in Las Vegas? Talk about a jackpot for fight fans.
