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Erislandy Lara is one of the famous Boxer, who was born on the memorable day of April 11 in the year 1983. Erislandy Lara is a proud citizen of Cuba.
Cuban-American professional boxer who is recognized for having held theWorld Boxing Association’slight middleweight title. In 2017, he was the highest ranked middleweight competitor in the world by The Ring magazine.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Erislandy Lara continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Erislandy Lara |
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| First Name: | Erislandy |
| Last Name: | Lara |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 11 |
| Birth Year: | 1983 |
| Age: | 40-years |
Career
He made hisESPN debut in 2009 with a first round TKO against his competitor.
He was meant to participate in the2008 Beijing Olympic Games but he defected from his home country of Cuba.
Family
He married Yudi Lara. In 2016, he had the opportunity to fight Yuri Foreman.
Erislandy Lara Timeline
2003
In 2003 and 2004, Lara lost four times against two-time world champion Lorenzo Aragón.
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2005
He was captain of the Cuban national amateur team, winning a gold medal in the welterweight division at the 2005 World Championships as well as three consecutive Cuban national championships from 2005 to 2007.
2007
However, in 2007, Lara and Guillermo Rigondeaux defected from Cuba during the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
2008
Erislandy Lara was considered a favorite to win the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
2009
On 1 January 2009, Erislandy Lara made his ESPN debut and scored a first-round Technical knockout (TKO) against Rodrigo Aguiar.
2011
On 25 March 2011, at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Lara fought Carlos Molina to a ten-round majority draw.
