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Andrade's Father/Trainer Open Letter To Erislandy Lara

•Mar 3, 2015

Providence, RI --The following is a response to WBA Super Welterweight champion Erislandy Lara from Paul Andrade, the father/trainer of undefeated WBO Jr. Middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade: Dear Mr. Erislandy Lara: In response to your comments, whoever wrote your response should get their facts correct. When we listen to you, we see the final triumph of stupidity in this world. You are the only boxer that successfully brainwashed himself with false facts. We were never in our life offered a fight on ESPN 2 to fight you. In fact, when I met you in that restaurant in New York, we even said that Demetrius would let his career develop and fight you for much more meaningful amount than $15,000. When was the last time you fought for $15,000? And you agreed with me.

Lara: I Already Whooped 'Poo Poo' Andrade's Ass

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•Mar 2, 2015

HOUSTON, TX - WBA Champion, Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara, responds to WBO Champion Demetrius Andrade's claims that he's not interested in a unification fight with him. "I'll fight him anytime! My resume speaks for itself. I'm willing to fight Cotto or GGG next...you think I'm worried about this little spoiled brat? Look at my resume of great fighters I've fought, Williams, Molina, Vanes, Trout, Canelo, Angulo and now Smith. In 24 fights, who has he fought?"

Team Andrade: We Keep Calling Lara Out, No Response!

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•Mar 2, 2015

Providence, RI -After WBO number-one ranked Jr. Middleweight, Jermell Charlo decided to not fight fight WBO Jr. Middleweight champion Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade, Andrade's father/trainer Paul has turned his attention to a fight with WBA belt holder Erislandy Lara. "We signed a contract to fight Charlo a month ago," said Paul Andrade. "He opted to fight a guy that we beat already in Vanes Martiroysan. I don't even think Charlo will beat him. I can see Vanes out bullying him and win a decision about eight rounds to four." "That's in the past and now we have to look towards the future."

Erislandy Lara Only Wants The Best Fights in 2015

Elisinio Castillo

•Jan 1, 2015

WBA 'regular' junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (20-2-2, 12KOs) is looking for the best names possible in 2015. Lara came to the ring twice in 2014. He headlined in July, on Showtime Pay-Per-View, against Mexican superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. Lara lost a close twelve round split decision. The fight was close, some had scored it 7-5 in rounds in either direction and many scored it a draw. Lara was upset with the third judge who had it scored 117-111 for Canelo.

Lara: I Want Floyd Mayweather For My Next Fight

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•Dec 13, 2014

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (20-2-2, 12 KOs) retained his WBA Super Welterweight World Championship with a convincing 12-round unanimous decision victory over Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith (26-7, 12 KOs) in the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION main event Friday night from The Illusions Theater at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. After a strong first round for Smith, Lara dominated the remainder of the fight using a combination of movement, speed and accuracy to secure the decision 117-111, 119-109 twice.

Erislandy Lara Outboxes Ishe Smith In San Antonio

Jake Donovan

•Dec 12, 2014

Erislandy Lara looks to return to the win column as he defends his version of the 154 lb. crown versus former titlist Ishe Smith. The bout headlines a SHOWTIME-televised tripleheader, which airs live from Illusions Theatre in San Antonio, Texas.

Lara vs. Smith: BoxingScene.com Staff Predictions

Jake Donovan

•Dec 12, 2014

A crossroads bout takes center stage tonight on Showtime, as Erislandy Lara faces former 154 lb. titlist Ishe Smith at Illusions Theatre in San Antonio, Texas. Lara (19-2-2, 12KOs) returns to the ring for the first time since a close, disputed points loss to Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in July. Because the bout took place one pound above the super welterweight limit, the Cuban southpaw remains a divisional titlist (sort of) as he makes the second defense of said crown. Smith (26-6, 12KOs) rebounded from a disappointing title reign-ending loss to Carlos Molina last September with a 2nd round stoppage of Ryan Davis in May. The slot was originally intended for this very matchup, but Lara withdrew in favor of the far more lucrative showdown with Alvarez. The winner will be viewed by the World Boxing Association (WBA) as the leading contender for Floyd Mayweather Jr, but that’s only in the event that the sanctioning body actually enforces its own rules. The truth is that both fighters are in desperate need of a crowd-pleasing performance more so than just a win. So who will come out on top? Read on to see how the staff at Boxingscene.com believes the action (and hopefully not lack thereof) will play out.

Lara vs. Smith - CompuBox Historical Review

CompuBox

•Dec 12, 2014

Erislandy Lara is a defensive wizard. Opponents (Alvarez, Angulo, Trout, Martirosyan, F. Hernandez) landed just 20% of their total punches- #3 defensively behind only Rigondeaux (16%) and Mayweather (19%). Lara has a +17 plus/minus rating (Lara lands 37%-opponents land 20%)- second only to Mayweather's +25 rating. Ishe Smith landed 45% of his power shots vs. Bundrage, Garcia, Guerrero, Davis & Molina. Lara, who landed 52% of his power shots, is at another level defensively.

Photos/Weights: Erislandy Lara vs. Ishe Smith Clash

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•Dec 11, 2014

In the main event of Friday's SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader live on SHOWTIME (10:15 ET/PT) from The Illusions Theater at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, current WBA Super Welterweight Champion Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara (19-2-2, 12 KOs), of Houston, Texas, by way of Cuba, puts his title on the line against former IBF Junior Middleweight World Champion Ishe "Sugar Shay" Smith (26-6, 12 KOs),of Las Vegas, Nev., in a 12-round title fight. Lara weighed in at 154-pounds and Smith was 153.5-pounds.

Photos: Erislandy Lara, Ishe Smith Open Workouts

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•Dec 10, 2014

SAN ANTONIO - Six of the talented boxers who will fight Friday on SHOWTIME participated in an open media workout Wednesday at Champion Fit Gym ahead of what is expected to be an action-packed tripleheader. In the main event of Friday's SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader live on SHOWTIME (10:15 ET/PT) from The Illusions Theater at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, current WBA Super Welterweight Champion Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara (19-2-2, 12 KOs), of Houston, Texas, by way of Cuba, puts his title on the line against former IBF Junior Middleweight World Champion Ishe "Sugar Shay" Smith (26-6, 12 KOs),of Las Vegas, Nev., in a 12-round title fight.