Erislandy Lara storms past Jan Zaveck on a soggy night to retain his 154-pound title
Erislandy Lara had to wait out a rainstorm Wednesday night before he could get in the ring with Jan Zaveck. Once there, though, the Cuban star didn’t waste any time defending his 154-pound world title in South Florida.
Erislandy Lara ready for Miami homecoming against Jan Zaveck
Erislandy Lara might not be long for the 154-pound ranks. Jan Zaveck is just getting started there.
Worth the weight: Onetime 147-pound titleholder Jan Zaveck finds success in 154-pound division
For more than a decade, Jan Zaveck maintained the fitness discipline of a supermodel, his weight fluctuating no more than 1½ pounds for 35 of his first 36 professional fights.
Why ‘American Dream’ Erislandy Lara is such a nightmare to fight
At some point, a move to 160 pounds might be in the cards for Erislandy Lara. Could even be as soon as next year. And if the 154-pound champ does step up in weight, there’s a fighter in that division that has a reputation—as Lara does—for having slightly reluctant opposition.
Erislandy Lara to put 154-pound title on the line against ex-champ Jan Zaveck on November 25
Erislandy Lara is a Cuban defector who epitomizes his nickname—“The American Dream”—as much as anyone in boxing. So it’s only fitting that Lara’s next title defense would be staged the day before Thanksgiving—and in his adopted hometown.
Austin Trout gauges the distance between winning and losing
Last time out, Austin Trout caught Luis Galarza with a right in the seventh round. It was a stiff shot with some mustard on it, and it sent Galarza bouncing from one side of the ropes to another. It looked like he got clobbered by the Hulk the way he turned into a human pinball.
The Moment: Erislandy Lara vs Delvin Rodriguez
Delvin Rodriguez knew his best chance at dethroning savvy southpaw Erislandy Lara was to dispense with caution in favor of engaging in an all-out brawl.
Erislandy Lara puts on a clinic in shutout decision over Delvin Rodriguez
Erislandy Lara hasn’t always had sterling luck with the judges. Losses to Paul Williams and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez can attest to that. The former tough-luck (or outright befuddling) loss made Lara so angry he came out and flattened Ronald Hearns in a minute and a half.
