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Lara vs Vendetti Live on Fox
Former super welterweight champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (26-3-3, 15 KOs) battles Greg Vendetti (22-3-1, 12 KOs) for the WBA Super Welterweight Title headlining a broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Former super welterweight champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (26-3-3, 15 KOs) battles Greg Vendetti (22-3-1, 12 KOs) for the WBA Super Welterweight Title headlining a broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Name: Erislandy Lara vs Greg Vendetti
Record: 26-3-3 22-3-1
KOs (KO %): 15 (46.88%) 12 (46.15%
Weight : 154 lbs (70 kg) 154 lbs (70 kg)
Height : 5’9″ (1.75 m) 5’6″ (1.68 m)
Reach : 75″ (191 cm) 0″ ( cm)
Stance : Southpaw Orthodox
Age : 37 30
Erislandy Lara Bio
A defensive whiz and studious technician, Erislandy Lara fights like someone who possesses a doctorate in the sweet science. “The American Dream” one of the slickest, most elusive fighters in the sport, as hard for some of his opponents to make solid contact with as a gust of wind.
From defector to contender
Born in Guantanamo, Cuba, Lara began contributing to the rich boxing legacy of his homeland when he was a teenager, becoming a three-time national amateur champion at 147 pounds from 2005-07, fighting 320 times and winning all but 10 of his bouts.
Lara would turn pro in 2008 after defecting from Cuba, relocating to Miami where he began to establish himself as one of boxing’s craftiest fighters.
“I describe myself as a technical specialist,” Lara said in a 2009 interview with Boxing247.com. “I never, ever go looking for a KO. If one comes, it just comes. … I use my brain in a fight. I am patient in the ring and I use my skills.”
On August 31, 2019, Lara reminded fight fans that he remained among the division’s best, knocking out Ramon Alvarez in two rounds at Minneapolis Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With the win, Lara captured the WBA World Super Welterweight title.
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“Having this belt back on my shoulder feels great,” said Lara. “It means the world to be champion again. I felt like in my past fights I didn’t lose, and that stings a bit, but to come back and win the title feels great. I’m back.”
Lara applied pressure early and in the second round he landed a flurry of punches that sent Alvarez halfway through the ropes, causing the referee to rule it a knockdown. Once Lara had Alvarez hurt, he didn’t hesitate to finish the bout.
Greg Vendetti bio
Pro Boxing Record: 22-3-1 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Nickname: The Villain
Current Streak: N/A
Age: 30 | Date of Birth: 1990.05.22
Last Fight: N/A
Weight Class: | Last Weigh-In: N/A
Affiliation: N/A
Height: 5’6″ (168cm) | Reach: N/A
Career Disclosed Earnings: $0 USD
Born: United States
Fighting out of: Stoneham, Massachusetts
College: N/A
Foundation Style: Boxing
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