Erislandy Lara’s Pursuit: Targeting Fourth Successive KO Against Danny Garcia

On September 14 at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Canelo Álvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) will defend his super middleweight titles against Edgar Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs). The event is promoted by Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions, in association with Matchroom Boxing, while fans will be able to purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to purchase the PPV via DAZN.com or PPV.com. In the co-main event, Erislandy Lara will defend his WBA Middleweight belt against two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia. Following a recent training session, Lara spoke on the upcoming fight, and his experience and desired method of victory.

Erislandy Lara vs. Danny Garcia

Lara Targets KO Victory

Lara defeated Gary O’Sullivan in 2022 before a period of inactivity saw him only return on March 30 this year, when he knocked out Michael Zerafa in the second round of their clash, making it three KO wins in a row for the reigning WBA King.

Danny Garcia has also suffered from inactivity with only three fights since his 2019 win against Adrian Granados. His last fight was a majority decision win over Jose Benavidez Jr.

Following his recent training session, the heavy-handed Cuban paid tribute to Garcia, but revealed his targeted method of victory: “Danny Garcia is a great fighter, a multiple-division world champion, and like me, he’s one of the best fighters of this generation,” said Lara. “This is going to be the fight of the night. I knocked out my last three opponents, and I’m training to make it four.”

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He added: “This is going to be a tough fight, I know that. But every fight at the championship level is tough and has its challenges. I’m preparing hard for Danny and I believe that my experience fighting at this weight will be an advantage.”

Speaking on his preparation for the upcoming clash, Lara said: “I’m very happy with the work I’ve been putting in during this training camp,” He added: “We’ve had a lot of time to work on fighting Danny Garcia and we’re prepared for what he brings. He’s a very powerful puncher with both hands, so I’ve had to tighten up and make a few adjustments on my defense. My focus is why I can keep performing at this level again and again. I’m going to be in tremendous shape like I always am and I’ll be ready for anything he does in the ring.”

Lara Talks Fighting on Mexican Independence Day Weekend and His Overall Goal

Lara also spoke about the occasion and fighting on Mexican Independence Day weekend: “It’s a great honor to be fighting on Mexican Independence Day weekend, especially against a great Puerto Rican champion in Danny Garcia,” said Lara. “I’ll be fighting not only for my Cuban fans, but also for the Mexican fans that will be tuning in. It’s going tobe a great fight for everyone watching, no matter where you’re from.”

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The Cuban WBA champ also reflected on what a win against Garcia would mean and revealed what his goal is: “I feel I’ve done a lot in this sport, and a win versus Danny Garcia will add another big triumph against a former world champion,” said Lara. “I’ve fought the best and have never turned down an opportunity to fight anyone. My goal is to one day be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and I’m going to keep working to reach it.”