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...]
Canelo-Lara: Undercard Preview
On Saturday, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez takes on Cuban Erislandy Lara in the main event of a Showtime pay-per-view bill. The undercard will showcase former champions Abner Mares and Juan Manuel Lopez. They'll compete in separate bouts which renew the always entertaining Mexico-Puerto Rico rivalry. Mauricio Herrera will also fight, as he tries to right … [Read more...]
Saul Alvarez vs. Erislandy Lara, Confirmed For July 12
The first news concerning the bout between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (43-1-1, 31KOs) and Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12KOs) came Sunday evening via Canelo's official Twitter account: "Ready. July 12, 2014. Canelo vs. Lara. Let's give him what he wants." Previously confirmed as a pay-per-view, Alvarez-Lara is the fight most hardcore fans demanded of the 23-year-old Mexican star … [Read more...]
Next For Canelo: A Case For James Kirkland
Immediately after Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KOs) dismantled Alfredo Angulo (22-4, 18 KOs) earlier this month in San Antonio, Texas, media and fans alike began to wonder what’s next for the Mexican superstar. There’s little doubt that many pugilists from the 147 to 160 pound divisions would welcome a big money bout against Canelo. WBA junior middleweight champion … [Read more...]
Lara Elevated to Full WBA 154 lb. Champ
Interim WBA junior middleweight champ Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KOs) has been elevated to full champ by the WBA. The highly-regarded Cuban won the vacant interim title by stopping Alfredo Angulo in June of 2013 and then defended the belt successfully against former world titlist Austin Trout six months later. The ruling by the WBA now makes Lara's May 2 bout against … [Read more...]