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Zaveck: Good Stoppage, I Was Getting Hit Too Much

•10 years ago

MIAMI - Super welterweight world champion and Cuban sensation Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara (22-2-2, 13 KOs) successfully defended his title against former world champion and Slovenian Jan Zaveck (35-4, 19 KOs) in a Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN show from Miami's Hialeah Park Racing & Casino. Due to weather in the area, the main event was moved up to ensure the fight happened. From the opening bell, Lara controlled the action by landing heavy blows. In the third round, the ref stopped the action with Zaveck against the ropes, unable to continue. The ref called a stop to the fight at :41 into the third round.

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Erislandy Lara Easily Blows Out Jan Zaveck in Three

Ryan Bivins

•10 years ago

The televised portion for Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on ESPN got off to a rocky start with unexpected rain delaying the televised action. Eventually the rain died down and ESPN went directly to the main event. IBO/WBA "regular" junior middleweight champion Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara (22-2-2, 13 KOs) stopped former world champion Jan Zaveck (35-4, 19 KOs) in three rounds at the Hialeah Park Racing and Casino in Miami.

Photos/Weights: Erislandy Lara, Jan Zaveck on Point

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•10 years ago

Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN (PBC on ESPN) presented by Corona Extra will feature live coverage on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and WatchESPN on Wednesday, Nov. 25 of Cuban sensation Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (21-2-2, 12 KOs) defending his super welterweight world title against former world champion Jan Zayeck (35-3, 19 KOs), from Hialeah Park Racing and Casino in Miami, Fla.

Lara Has His Eye On Some Big Names at Middleweight

Lyle Fitzsimmons

•10 years ago

By Lyle Fitzsimmons - If nothing else, Erislandy Lara has adjusted well to being jilted. Though he considered himself a clear winner when matched with Canelo Alvarez, he hasn’t spent the 16 months since the disappointment result plying his sadness with ice cream and binge TV. He’s OK. And he can talk about it these days without tears. “My mind is that I won the fight,” Lara said. “In this game I’ve been though it before, like in the Paul Williams fight. Another fight where I won the fight but didn’t get the decision. Look, I’ve moved on. I’m a headliner. I headlined my own show in Chicago, which was a good show, and now I’m down here in Miami on ESPN. One of the biggest sports events, the day before Thanksgiving. I’m excited.” Indeed, Lara will tend to his own business on Wednesday night about 10 miles from downtown Miami, where he’ll risk the IBO share of the 154-pound kingdom against No. 17 contender Jan Zaveck at the Hialeah Park Racing & Casino complex.

Erislandy Lara Focused, Not Underestimating Zaveck

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•10 years ago

MIAMI - Super welterweight world champion Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara (21-2-2, 12 KOs) and former world champion Jan Zaveck (35-3, 19 KOs) took part in a press conference Monday afternoon in Miami as they near their Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN showdown taking place Wednesday, November 25 from Hialeah Park Racing & Casino. PBC on ESPN coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT with undefeated prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez (13-0, 9 KOs) taking on Elicer Aquino (17-1-1, 11 KOs) in bantamweight action.

Photos: Erislandy Lara, Jan Zaveck Square Up in Miami

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•10 years ago

MIAMI - Cuban sensation Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara (21-2-2, 12 KOs) will defend his super welterweight world title against former world champion Jan Zaveck (35-3, 19 KOs) on Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on ESPN Wednesday, November 25 from Hialeah Park Racing and Casino in Miami with televised coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. "I'm very excited to be defending my title in my hometown of Miami," said Lara. "Getting in the ring with a former world champion and an experienced fighter like Jan Zaveck is something I'm very much looking forward to. On November 25 I will put on a show for all my fans and especially all my Cuban fans watching on ESPN."

Lara Expects Tough Fight, Cuban Support in Miami

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•10 years ago

HOUSTON - Super welterweight world champion Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara (21-2-2, 12 KOs) is wrapping up his final days of training camp in anticipation for his upcoming fight against former world champion Jan Zaveck (35-3, 19 KOs). Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on ESPN comes Wednesday, November 25 from Hialeah Park Racing and Casino in Miami with televised coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Lara, who is recognized as one of the top fighters in the super welterweight division, is coming off two dominating performances. He soundly beat former world champion Ishe Smith and Delvin Rodriguez within the last twelve months and looks to keep his momentum going on November 25.

Erislandy Lara May Jump To Middleweight After Next Bout

Miguel Rivera

•10 years ago

Unable to secure the big names at junior middleweight, WBA champion Erislandy Lara could be moving up to the middleweight sooner than anyone had expected, according to his manager Luis DeCubas Jr. On November 25, Lara will defend his title against big under Jan Zaveck, who held the IBF world title in the welterweight division. The fight headlines a Premier Boxing Champions [PBC] on ESPN from the Hialeah Park Race Track in Florida.

Lara’s Trainer Expecting Tough Fight From Zaveck

David P. Greisman

•10 years ago

The announcement that junior middleweight Erislandy Lara would be facing former welterweight titleholder Jan Zaveck wasn’t met with much excitement. Perhaps that was due to Zaveck’s three defeats at 147, which had come by split decision to Rafal Jackiewicz in 2008, fifth-round stoppage to Andre Berto in 2011 and by unanimous decision to Keith Thurman in 2013.

Lara Shouldn’t Have to Change His Style, Trainer Says

David P. Greisman

•10 years ago

Erislandy Lara’s style has brought him success, but it has also worked to his detriment. He is one of the best junior middleweights in the world. But he’s also had performances that failed to thrill viewers, and his emphasis on defense instead of offense may have cost him the fight last year when he lost to Canelo Alvarez. Nevertheless, his trainer, Ronnie Shields sees no reason whatsoever for Lara to change — not for the sake of the fighter, nor for the sake of fans.