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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)

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Erislandy Lara remembers breaking away from Cuba

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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

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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

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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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Photos: Devon Alexander bounces back with a decision victory over Jesus Soto Karass

Photos from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. as former two-division world champion Devon Alexander 26-2 (14 KO’s) bounces back with a unanimous decision victory over the always-game Jesus Soto Karass. Alexander was coming off of a tough loss to Shawn Porter this past December that saw him relinquish his IBF welterweight title.

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Photos: Devon Alexander bounces back with a decision victory over Jesus Soto Karass

Photos from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. as former two-division world champion Devon Alexander 26-2 (14 KO’s) bounces back with a unanimous decision victory over the always-game Jesus Soto Karass. Alexander was coming off of a tough loss to Shawn Porter this past December that saw him relinquish his IBF welterweight title.

All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Adrien Broner tells Gary Russell to keep his head up; interested in Robert Guerrero later this year?

Adrien Broner in Carson, Calif. (Photo: Showtime Sports)

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By Chris Robinson

Last night’s Showtime-televised triple header from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. was definitely a memorable evening.

Taking in the action from ringside, three-division world champion Adrien Broner chimed in with his thoughts throughout the evening.

In the co-feature, Gary Russell Jr. lost a competitive decision to Vasyl Lomachenko in a battle of former amateur standouts.

Having known Russell since his amateur days, Broner told him to keep his head up.

“Keep your head up @mrgaryrusselljr go back to the drawing board you fought one hell of a fight. Minor set back for a major come back,” Broner stated via Instagram.

While there is no word on his next bout, Broner did mention to Radio Rahim that he was going to be checking out former titlist Robert Guerrero in action prior to his slugfest victory over Yoshihiro Kamegai. Check out the interview below.

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Oscar De La Hoya wants to work with Floyd Mayweather and create the biggest fights possible

Oscar De La Hoya speaking in Carson, Calif. (Photo: Photo still)

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By Chris Robinson

During tonight’s Showtime triple header from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Golden Boy Promotions president Oscar De La Hoya took a minute to discuss the latest with his company.

There was a huge shakeup recently, as it was revealed that longtime Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer had left the company.

There had been rumblings about De La Hoya and Schaefer arguing but Oscar refused to shed too much light into the breakup.

“I had one agenda and he had another,” De La Hoya explained.

De Le Hoya was quick to highlight his desire to work with the sport’s biggest star at the moment, Floyd Mayweather.

Mayweather had also revealed, through his advisor Leonard Ellerbe, that he would be distancing himself from Golden Boy Promotions also, yet De La Hoya doesn’t seem deterred.

“Floyd Mayweather is on top of the world,” De La Hoya stated respectfully. “Really grateful to be working with him his last nine fights. History in the making; doing something great for boxing. But Floyd, let’s move together and let’s move foreyard and create the biggest fights that he fans want.”

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com