Erislandy Lara: record, next fight and profile →
A little bit of everything is featured in Saturday’s Showtime-televised tripleheader, topped the dangerous crossroads bout between seconday super welterweight titlist Brian Castaño and former champ Erislandy Lara. Both boxers made weight ahead of their headliner, which will air live from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Castaño came in at 154 pounds, while Lara tipped the scales at 153.5 pounds.
Lara, Castano Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Former world champion Erislandy Lara and WBA Super Welterweight Champ Brian Castaño went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they headline action this Saturday live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. (photos by Stephanie Trapp)
Erislandy Lara, Brian Castano Stream Press Conference - Former world champion Erislandy Lara, WBA Super Welterweight Champ Brian Castaño, heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz and the rest of the fighters competing in the Premier Boxing Champions event taking place this Saturday live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, participated in a final press conference..
By Cliff Rold - Argentina’s 29-year old Brian Castano (15-0, 11 KO) fell short of the Olympic dreams he had as an amateur. In the United States, he’s largely an unknown commodity. That will change for the viewing audience Saturday (9 PM EST) when he steps into the main event spotlight on Showtime. While...
Erislandy Lara, Brian Castano Workouts Photos Gallery - Former world champion Erislandy Lara, WBA Super Welterweight Champ Brian Castaño, heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz and the rest of the fighters competing in the Premier Boxing Champions event taking place this Saturday live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, participated in a media workout at world famous Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn Wednesday. (photos by Stephanie Trapp).
SHOWTIME Sports will provide live streaming coverage of three undercard fights on the network's social media platforms as part of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, March 2 from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
By Lyle Fitzsimmons - It was a pretty good run. For seven straight years until last spring, almost every Erislandy Lara ring walk had gravitas. The former Cuban amateur star rattled through 15 fights that included elites like Paul Williams and Canelo Alvarez, champions like Carlos Molina, Austin Trout and Ishe Smith, and re...
Erislandy Lara accepted the fight with Brian Castano because it represents in a certain way an important and necessary challenge that will allow him to put his name back on the list for big fights. Lara will challenge Argentinean Brian Castaño for the WBA "regular" super welterweight title on March 2 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Showtime will televise.
Erislandy Lara Training Camp Photos Gallery - Former super welterweight world champion Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara will look to reclaim a piece of the 154-pound crown when he challenges WBA champion Brian Castaño on Saturday, March 2 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. (photos by Hosanna Rull).
One more victory and the elite doors will open for Argentina's Brian Castano, who on March 2 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, will defend the "regular" super welterweight title of the World Boxing Association against former unified champion Erislandy Lara.