ERISLANDY Lara will defend his WBA middleweight title towards Danny Garcia on the undercard of Canelo vs. Berlanga on September 14. These pair have been pitched collectively nearly a yr in the past, with the bout anticipated to headline on Showtime in August 2023, nevertheless it mysteriously dissolved from the schedule.
Now, by well-liked demand, 41-year-old Lara, and Garcia, who has by no means fought at 160 earlier than, have been pushed again collectively. Lara as soon as fought primary eventer Canelo in 2014 and gave him what was perceived in some quarters as considered one of Canelo’s hardest outings. Certainly, one decide scored it to Lara.
‘The American Dream’ has been on an odd run since knocking out Thomas LaManna for this vacant crown in 2021. A 2022 shellacking of grizzled Irishman Gary’ O’Sullivan was adopted by nearly two years of inactivity. Lara returned to the ring in March, knocking out Michael Zerafa in spherical two.
Garcia final fought in July 2022 and will likely be two years inactive by the point this bout comes round. Danny’s finest days have been at super-lightweight, the place he defeated the likes of Amir Khan (see above) and Lucas Matthysse. He has not fared as properly since navigating as much as welterweight and past. It stays to be seen how a lot the brand new weight class fits ‘Swift’.
