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Erislandy Lara Prepares For World Title Rematch With Vanes Martirosyan Saturday, May 21

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Live on SHOWTIME? From The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Training Camp Quotes

HOUSTON (May 11, 2016) - WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara is set to defend his world title and settle his score against Vanes "The Nightmare" Martirosyan when the two meet in the main event of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING? tripleheader featuring the top 154-pound talent in the sport on Saturday, May 21 from The Chelsea, inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Live televised coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and features unbeaten IBF Junior Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo taking on former champion Austin "No Doubt" Trout and his twin brother Jermell Charlo battling top challenger John Jackson for the vacant WBC Super Welterweight World Title.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on-sale now. Ticket prices start at $39, and are available online at www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Lara and Martirosyan will meet after their 2012 bout ended in a technical draw. See below for the Cuban-born champion's thoughts on training camp, the rematch and more:

On his rematch with Vanes Martirosyan:

"This is a very important fight for me. Our last fight unfortunately ended in a draw because of a clash of heads so we have some unfinished business to take care of. This time I'm not going to leave any doubt on who the better fighter is. I'm coming to dominate and retain my world championship."

On training camp:

"I'm taking this fight very seriously. I've been pushing my body to get in the best shape possible. My body feels incredible and I couldn't ask for a better training camp. I've been sparring a lot and my timing is getting better with each session. Everything is going as planned."

On the May 21 card:

"It's great to be fighting on this card, especially when there is so much on the line while I defend my title. In addition, the Charlo brothers are fighting on the undercard, which makes for a great night of boxing for the super welterweight division. The landscape of the 154-pound division will be laid out after May 21."

On the state of the super welterweight division:

"Honestly I believe the 154-pound division is one of the strongest in all of boxing. I feel I'm leading the pack and my goal is to unify all the belts. I'm going to take it one fight at a time with the mindset to clean out the division."

On fighting in Las Vegas:

"Vegas is the boxing capital of the world and fighting there is unbelievable. The fans are very supportive. The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan is very intimate and every seat in the building is a good seat. I anticipate a lively crowd."

On his relationship with Ronnie Shields:

"Ronnie is a great coach and his game plans are very well thought out. He keeps everything simple. If we have to make adjustments during the fight, he'll be able to point them out. We both have a great mutual respect for one another."

For more information visit www.sports.sho.com and www.mayweatherpromotions.com, follow on Twitter @SHOSports, @LaraBoxing, @VanesBoxing, @FutureOfBoxing, @NoDoubtTrout, @TwinCharlo, @MayweatherPromo and @Swanson_Comm, become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing and www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions




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