Jessie Ian Lardies This is a tough one for me to call...On one hand, Saul Alvarez has problems dealing with superior boxers, but on the other, Erislandy Lara has a tendency to wilt slightly under constant pressure. If I had to pick (and I do) I'd say that the Mexican wins rounds 1-4, while Lara looks fantastic in taking 5-9. Down the stretch they trade a few frames in a back … [Read more...]
Canelo Alvarez vs. Erislandy Lara: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison This Saturday, July 12, 2014, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KOs) headlines his third straight PPV when he challenges WBA junior middleweight beltholder, Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KOs). The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada will host this “title” fight, (Editor's note: this fight will not be for Lara's WBA belt) with Showtime Pay-Per-View airing … [Read more...]