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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 13

Erislandy Lara vs Tim Tszyu Has Been Signed, Event Details Will Soon Follow, Says No Limit Boxing

After telling FightsATW in September that a fight was being negotiated and that it was the one he wanted, No Limit Boxing announced late Monday night that a fight has been signed between their fighter, Tim Tszyu (28-3, 18 KOs), and WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (32-3-3, 19 KOs).

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 15

Tszyu Targets December Fight With Lara

Tim Tszyu says he wants to bring WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara to Australia for a December title fight, continuing his push to become a two-time world champion.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 10

Tim Tszyu: Potential Fight With Erislandy Lara, Recap of Errol Spence Jr Fight & Relationship With No Limit Boxing

Former WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu is about two months removed from beating Errol Spence Jr. in Australia, which has now led to a potential showdown with WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 8

Lara Confirms Tszyu Negotiations For December Title Fight

WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara is closing in on a December title defense against Tim Tszyu in Australia. George Rose of No Limit Boxing told Fox Sports Australia that the two sides are nearing a deal for a December clash on Tszyu's home turf.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 17

Ortiz Targets Lara, Adames For Middleweight Move

Vergil Ortiz Jr. is targeting a jump to middleweight for his next fight in November after resolving his legal issues with Golden Boy Promotions. The Ring's

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 7

Erislandy Lara Scores Two Knockdowns to Retain WBA Middleweight Title

SAN ANTONIO — Erislandy Lara did exactly what he needed to do Saturday night at Frost Bank Center: win decisively, avoid damage, and keep his WBA middleweight title.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 6

Lara Eases Past Gonzalez To Retain WBA Belt

The WBA Middleweight Champion Erislandy Lara retained his title with a comfortable unanimous decision win (118-108, 119-107, 120-106) over Johan Gonzalez,

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 6

Johan Gonzalez: 'A dream come true I’m here to win the world title.'

One man’s loss truly became another man’s opportunity. After Janibek Alimkhanuly tested positive for the banned substance Meldonium, forcing Tuesday’s cancellation of his planned title unification bout with Erislandy Lara, the WBA middleweight champion will now face late-replacement contender Johan Gonzalez on Saturday night in San Antonio.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 3
Erislandy Lara Receives New Opponent Days Before Middleweight Title Fight

Erislandy Lara Receives New Opponent Days Before Middleweight Title Fight

WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara will still compete in a title fight on Saturday, just not against Janibek Alimkhanuly. The high-profile middleweight title bout was initially scheduled to be the co-main event of the blockbuster Isaac Cruz vs.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 3

Janibek Fails VADA Test, Lara Fight Off

Janibek Alimkhanuly (IBF/WBO Middleweight Champion) has tested positive for meldonium following a VADA test on November 15, meaning he will not face Erislandy Lara (WBA Champ) on December 6.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / December 2
Janibek Alimkhnauly Has An ‘Adverse Analytical Finding’ For A Performance Enhancing Drug

Janibek Alimkhnauly Has An ‘Adverse Analytical Finding’ For A Performance Enhancing Drug

On Tuesday afternoon, news broke from Ring’s Mike Coppinger that unified middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly (17-0, 12 KOs) will not face WBA champion Erislandy Lara (31-3-3, 19 KOs) on Saturday night in San Antonio, TX, due to an adverse analytical finding (meldonium) in his recent VADA test.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 1
Janibek Alimkhanuly Vs. Erislandy Lara Preview

Janibek Alimkhanuly Vs. Erislandy Lara Preview

IBF/WBO Middleweight Champion Janibek Alimkhanuly is set to face WBA Champion Erislandy Lara on December 6, as we preview this upcoming fight. Janibek enters the fight, having stopped his last four opponents.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 14, 2025
Janibek Alimkhanuly To Face Erislandy Lara In A Unification

Janibek Alimkhanuly To Face Erislandy Lara In A Unification

Janibek Alimkhanuly, the IBF and WBO middleweight champion, will face the WBA champ Erislandy Lara in a December 6 unification. The fight will occur on the Isaac Cruz vs.

Boxing News / ESPN / October 13, 2025

Sources: Alimkhanuly-Lara unification on Dec. 6

A middleweight unification fight between Janibek Alimkhanuly and Erislandy Lara is set for Dec. 6 on the undercard of Lamont Roach Jr. vs. Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, sources confirmed with ESPN on Monday.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 3, 2025
Janibek Alimkhanuly Vs. Erislandy Lara – How Does It Play Out?

Janibek Alimkhanuly Vs. Erislandy Lara – How Does It Play Out?

A three-belt unification bout in the middleweight division may occur, as Janibek Alimkhanuly could face WBA champion Erislandy Lara. Reports indicate this contest is being targeted for a December 6 card, which is headlined by Isaac Cruz vs.

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Erislandy Lara Proves A Step Too Far In Pursuit Of Greatness For Danny Garcia

Erislandy Lara Proves A Step Too Far In Pursuit Of Greatness For Danny Garcia

Danny Garcia consistently stated in the lead-up to Saturday’s middleweight bout with WBA champion Erislandy Lara that he is focused only on “legacy” for the remainder of his career – however long that might be.

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