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| Lara Challenges Pirog: I'll Whoop Your Ass in Russia!
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By David "Los Gatos" Rosenberg Junior middleweight contender Erislandy Lara (15-1, 10KOs) has been reading the back and forth debate between the promotional teams behind middleweight champions Sergio Martinez and Dmitry Pirog. The Russian boxer's team made an offer of $3 million dollars to entice Martinez to travel across the ocean to Russia for a fight with Pirog. But Martinez and his management have zero interest in facing Pirog in Russia -especially without the involvement of American television. Where Martinez won't go, Lara is willing. The Cuban boxer has no problem moving up to to 160-pounds, or facing Pirog in Russia. "Team Pirog is looking hard for an ass whooping. If Martinez won't fight you in Russia - I will. I have fought all over the world and that type of atmosphere doesn't bother me. I just beat Paul Williams like he helped [Fidel] Castro take over my country and i still can't find a fight. Angulo, Kirkland, Molina, Trout and Dzinziruk have all turned me down. For an opportunity at a title I would consider moving to 160-pounds, and flying across the world to make a point. I am one of the best fighters in the world, pound-for-pound. This is my open challenge to Dmitry Pirog," Lara told BoxingScene.com. Tags: Erislandy Lara  , Dmitry Pirog |
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comment by garfios, on 10-18-2011 |
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[QUOTE=bojangles1987]Lara doesn't look like a big guy, the best fights for him are absolutely at 154. If he has to win a couple fights at middleweight to get known and force the big names in the ring with him, that's fine, but his goals should involve fighters at 154.[/QUOTE]
and who wants to ... |
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comment by LeadUppercut, on 10-18-2011 |
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[QUOTE=Walt Liquor]I was talking about Maravella fighting sturm.
however, I consider Sturm-Pirog an even fight. If you shut down sturm's jab, he's done, and he can be over powered.[/QUOTE]
Aaaah sorry, oh yea you bet, hell yes is that the fight that needs to happen. If Sergio could corner... |
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comment by LeadUppercut, on 10-18-2011 |
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[QUOTE=Khmelnytsky]Pavlik was a legit MW although a alcoholic and total mess of a person. He got sh*t kicked at 170 the one time he fought there.
Williams called out Hopkins at 170???? Dawson spoke of fighting at Hw i guess that means Pascal could compete and beat HW's? You were probably one of ... |
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comment by thoughtsss, on 10-18-2011 |
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[QUOTE=DoktorSleepless]YEESSSSS. This is a great a fight. Lara is the #1 ducked fighter of the world. If Pirog beats him, he'll definitely be in a position to make a Martinez fight happen.[/QUOTE]
A guy who has 16 fights under him is the #1 ducked fighter in the world.. Lara is super overhy... |
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comment by Walt Liquor, on 10-18-2011 |
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[QUOTE=LeadUppercut]I dont think hes ready for Sturm either.[/QUOTE]
I was talking about Maravella fighting sturm.
however, I consider Sturm-Pirog an even fight. If you shut down sturm's jab, he's done, and he can be over powered. |
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