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.
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.
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.
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.
Erislandy Lara (31-3-3, 19 KOs) won via ninth round corner retirement against Danny García (37-4, 21 KOs) in what was an incredibly dull fight. The time of stoppage was 3:00.