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PHOTOS: Erislandy Lara and Brian Castano Battle to 12-Round Split=Draw at The Barclays Center

Erislandy Lara and Brian Castano (Photo: Stephanie Trapp – SHOWTIME)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, March 2, former junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara and current WBA junior middleweight champion Brian Castano battled to a highly-competitive 12-round split-draw that was extremely hard to score. The action took place on SHOWTIME from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with scorecards reading 115-113 Castano, 115-113 Lara, and 114-114.

Castaño (15-0-1, 11 KOs), was able to outland his opponent (181-103) with power shots, yet Lara (25-3-3, 14 KOs) was the far more effective boxer, as he dictated the pace of the fight while landing 34% of his shots compared to 27% for his Argentinean foe.
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Former Canelo Foe Erislandy Lara Calls Golovkin Rematch a ‘Classic’ And Would Love to Face Either Man

Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy Lara fought to a close battle in 2014 (Photo: Hogan Photos – Golden Boy Promotions)

By Chris Robinson

Former WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara knows all too well what’s it’s like being in the ring vs. Canelo Alvarez. The two faced off in July of 2014 in Las Vegas, with Canelo scoring a razor thin split-decision victory that Lara adamantly claims he deserved to win. This past weekend in Las Vegas, Canelo (50-1-2, 34 KO’s) was again in a close battle, as he edged out a majority decision over former lineal middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (38-1-1, 34 KO’s) to capture the WBA and WBC middleweight titles.

Lara (25-3-2, 14 KOs) was far more optimistic when watching the Canelo vs. Golovkin matchup, offering praise to both men after the match inside of the T-Mobile Arena.
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PHOTOS: Erislandy Lara (153.5) vs. Jarrett Hurd (153) Official Weigh-In

Erislandy Lara and Jarrett Hurd Face Off on Saturday night (Photo: Stephanie Trapp – SHOWTIME)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, April 7, IBF junior middleweight champion Jarrett Hurd will face off with WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara in a classic unification match to be aired on SHOWTIME from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. It’s a match showcasing the power and aggression of Hurd (21-0, 15 KO’s) vs. the finesse, experience, and sharp-shooting of Lara (25-2-2, 14 KO’s).

“They are over here saying I’m not ready,” Hurd stated at the weigh-in. ” I’m more than ready. This is my time right now. I’m ready to get on that stage and show the world why I’ve been asking for this fight. We know he’s going to use the entire ring, but you can’t run from ‘Swift’ Jarrett Hurd for 12 rounds. We know we are going to be in his face and know he’ll have to engage at some point.”
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Team Lara lash out following split decision loss to Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas

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Team Lara lash out following split decision loss to Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas

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Canelo Alvarez speaks following his split-decision victory over Erislandy Lara

Post-fight coverage from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas…
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Canelo Alvarez speaks following his split-decision victory over Erislandy Lara

Post-fight coverage from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas…
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Canelo Alvarez wins a split-decision over Erislandy Lara, tells the Cuban ‘You don’t win by running’

Canelo Alvarez following his split-decision victory over Erislandy Lara (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

By Chris Robinson

Moments ago, inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez won a split-decision victory over Erislandy Lara in a very close, tough fight.

With the victory, Canelo moves to 44-1-1 with 31 knockouts while Lara drops to 19-2-2 with 12 knockouts.

Canelo came out with aggression but Lara made things difficult with his tricky southpaw style.

Canelo had success digging to Lara’s body while the Cuban stalwart was at his best moving and picking his spots against his younger foe.
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Canelo Alvarez vs Erislandy Lara Official Weigh in from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

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Canelo Alvarez vs Erislandy Lara Official Weigh in from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

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Photos: Final Canelo Alvarez vs. Erislandy Lara press conference from Las Vegas

Photos from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) and former titlist Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez host the media ahead of their clash on Showtime pay per view.

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Photos: Final Canelo Alvarez vs. Erislandy Lara press conference from Las Vegas

Photos from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) and former titlist Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez host the media ahead of their clash on Showtime pay per view.

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Photos: Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy Lara host media workouts as fight week in Vegas continues

Photos from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KO’s) host the media ahead of their showdown on Showtime pay per view this Saturday night.

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Photos: Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy Lara host media workouts as fight week in Vegas continues

Photos from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KO’s) host the media ahead of their showdown on Showtime pay per view this Saturday night.

All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Erislandy Lara remembers breaking away from Cuba

Go behind the scenes with WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) as he speaks with Yahoo! columnist Kevin Iole about his break away from his native Cuba years back. Lara faces off with Saul Alvarez on Showtime pay per view on Saturday night, July 12
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Erislandy Lara remembers breaking away from Cuba

Go behind the scenes with WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) as he speaks with Yahoo! columnist Kevin Iole about his break away from his native Cuba years back. Lara faces off with Saul Alvarez on Showtime pay per view on Saturday night, July 12
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Saul Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy Lara Grand Arrivals and Faceoff from the MGM Grand

All-access coverage from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) and Mexican superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KO’s) make their grand arrivals prior to their clash on Showtime pay per view on Saturday
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Saul Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy Lara Grand Arrivals and Faceoff from the MGM Grand

All-access coverage from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) and Mexican superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KO’s) make their grand arrivals prior to their clash on Showtime pay per view on Saturday
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Canelo vs. Lara Fight Week is Here [Preview Clip courtesy of OfficeHanchoBoxing]

Another fight week in Las Vegas is upon us, as Mexican superstar and former world champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara make their grand arrivals to the MGM Grand later today. Canelo and Lara clash this Saturday on Showtime pay per view.
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Photos: Erislandy Lara Las Vegas media day ahead of Canelo showdown

Photos from the Long Life Fighter Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as as WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KO’s) hosts the media ahead of his Julye 12 clash on Showtime pay per view vs. Canelo Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KO’s).

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