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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: 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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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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All Access: Canelo vs. Lara – Episode 1 Clip [Erislandy Lara’s story]

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Check out this recent Showtime clip about WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara ahead of his July 12 clash on Showtime pay per view vs. Canelo Alvarez.  In this video you will see a side to the Cuban star that has yet to be seen.
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All Access: Canelo vs. Lara – Episode 1 Clip [Erislandy Lara’s story]

Check out this recent Showtime clip about WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara ahead of his July 12 clash on Showtime pay per view vs. Canelo Alvarez.  In this video you will see a side to the Cuban star that has yet to be seen.
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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.

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Photos: Vasyl Lomachenko defeats Gary Russell Jr. to capture his first world title

Photos from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. as two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko (2-1, 1 KO) defeats Gary Russell Jr. (24-1, 14 KO’s). by way of majority decision to capture the WBO featherweight world championship.

All photos courtesy of Chris Farina (Top Rank)

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com