Boxing’s oldest world champion, Cuba’s 42-year-old Erislandy Lara, defends his WBA belt against replacement foe Johan Gonzalez, 34, of Venezuela following the PED positive of planned two-belt-champion opponent Janibek Alimkhanuly this week.
First round: Southpaw Lara eases into the action with his jab as he deals with an inspired foe owning 34 knockouts in 40 bouts. Lara turns the tables, knocking down Lara with a left hand. A counter left off a Gonzalez right.
Lara, 10-8