On August 31, 2019, Erislandy Lara (25-3-3, 14 KOs) and Ramón Álvarez (28-7-3, 16 KOs) battle it out for the vacant WBA (Regular) super-welterweight world titles. The vacant WBA (Regular) super-welterweight title is also on the line.
Erislandy Lara is coming off a draw with a 45% KO rate; his last fight was a split decision loss to Brian Castaño, 5 months and 29 days ago. Ramón Álvarez is on a 1-fight win streak with a 42% KO rate, with his last fight being a split decision win over José Carlos Paz, 4 months and 25 days ago.
This should be a confident win for Erislandy Lara at 99-1 winning odds. Ramón Álvarez really doesn't have much to present against Lara.
Erislandy Lara made very easy work of Ramón Álvarez, stopping Álvarez via TKO in the 2nd. Lara improves his record to 26-3-3 (15 KOs), while Álvarez adds a loss to his record at 28-8-3.