The WBA Middleweight Champion Erislandy Lara faces Johan Gonzalez, as you can see how the fight played out live.
The bout came about after Janibek Alimkhanuly (IBF and WBO champ) failed a VADA test for Meldonium, meaning their three-belt unification was no longer happening. Lara has racked up six wins in a row, most recently defeating Danny Garcia in September 2024. Janibek’s failed test gave Gonzalez the chance to secure a world title. He enters into the bout with a big split decision win against Jarrett Hurd in March.
Erislandy Lara vs. Johan Gonzalez – Round 1: KNOCKDOWN IN ROUND 1!
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Gonzalez started on the front foot, but then Lara connected with a HARD LEFT and sent Gonzalez DOWN at the two-minute mark! Gonzalez bravely beats the count and survives the rest of the round
.@LaraBoxing lands his patented straight left to drop Gonzalez in RD1. #LaraGonzalez
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Erislandy Lara vs. Johan Gonzalez – Round 2: Lara is taking over, pushing Gonzalez back the whole round with his powerful lefts! Gonzalez is definitely feeling the heat and is wary of committing to any big combos. Lara is patiently waiting for the perfect counter…
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Erislandy Lara vs. Johan Gonzalez – Round 3: Lara lands a FLUSH left hand to start Round 3! He's just walking Gonzalez into shots!
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Gonzalez tries to push Lara to the ropes and let his hands go, but Lara looks like he's baiting him into a mistake. The crowd is starting…
Erislandy Lara vs. Johan Gonzalez – Round 4: Gonzalez is ALIVE! He opened Round 4 with his best work yet, throwing a powerful flurry to the body and head!
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BUT, Lara is DANGEROUS, landing a sharp left-hand counter. Then Lara's left hands start to RAIN down on Gonzalez in…
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