Erislandy Lara
7 stories covering Erislandy Lara — news, results and analysis.
Tim Tszyu Eyes Lara's WBA Belt in Bid for Two-Division History
Fresh off beating Errol Spence Jr., Tszyu is close to a December shot at 42-year-old WBA middleweight king Erislandy Lara (32-3-3).
Sep 9, 2026
Erislandy Lara vs Tim Tszyu Nears Sign-Off for December in Australia
The 43-year-old WBA middleweight champ (32-3-3) is closing on a deal to defend against a resurgent Tim Tszyu (28-3) down under.
Sep 8, 2026
Tim Tszyu Wants Jermell Charlo Next After Retiring Errol Spence Jr
Fresh off a career-best decision that ended Spence's career, Tszyu crossed him off a hit list and pointed straight at Charlo — a fight three years in the making.
Aug 26, 2026
Jermell Charlo Says Tim Tszyu Is Next — And the Location's Being Sorted
Charlo hasn't fought since his September 2023 loss to Canelo, but he says a Tszyu bout is locked in — and shot down Ortiz rumours cold.
Aug 18, 2026
WBO Orders Sheeraz vs Janibek — The Fight That Fell Apart Once Already
The WBO wants unbeaten 168lb champ Hamzah Sheeraz (23-0-1) to face Janibek Alimkhanuly. Two years ago, an almost identical order collapsed.
Aug 17, 2026
Sheeraz Handed Janibek Mandatory as WBO Orders Toughest Test Yet
The WBO has installed unbeaten former middleweight king Janibek Alimkhanuly (17-0, 12 KO) as mandatory for Sheeraz's 168lb belt. The clock's ticking on a deal.
Aug 14, 2026
Roy Jones Jr Thinks Errol Spence Got Exactly What He Wanted vs Tszyu
Spence lost a unanimous decision to Tim Tszyu at 160lbs after a three-year layoff, but Jones argues the retirement moment was the real win.
Aug 1, 2026