Erislandy Lara defenderá su título mundial WBA ante Johan González  

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Erislandy Lara defenderá su título mundial WBA ante Johan González  
Erislandy Lara defenderá su título mundial WBA ante Johan González  This Saturday, December 6, 2025, Cuban veteran Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (31-3-3, 19 KOs) will put his WBA middleweight title (160 lbs) on the line against Venezuela’s Johan “Manotas” González (36-4, 34 KOs) at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The matchup comes on the heels of Janibek Alimkhanuly’s unexpected withdrawal after returning an adverse result in drug testing. With Janibek removed from the equation, González stepped in as a voluntary challenger — an unexpected twist that now delivers a high-stakes fight packed with intensity and knockout power on both sides. At 42, Lara remains one of the most skilled and seasoned fighters in the sport. A two-division champion at super welterweight and middleweight, he’s shared the ring with elite names such as Canelo Álvarez, Jarrett Hurd, and Vanes Martirosyan. His game is built on distance control, a sharp jab, and the ability to neutralize younger opponents with sheer ring IQ. After more than 15 months of inactivity, he returns aiming to reaffirm his relevance and prove he still belongs among boxing’s elite. González, 34, carries Venezuela’s fighting spirit into the bout. With 34 knockouts in 36 wins, his calling card is raw punching power. “Manotas” has built his résumé across regional circuits, but now walks into the biggest opportunity of his career: a shot at a world title against an established champion. His mission is clear — apply pressure, close the distance, and look for the kind of heavy shots that can crack Lara’s defense. The fight promises a true clash of styles: Lara’s refined technique and veteran craft against González’s aggression and power. For the Cuban, the key will be to control the range, chip away at the challenger, and avoid prolonged exchanges. For the Venezuelan, success depends on cutting the ring, forcing action early, and capitalizing on any opening to land fight-changing punches. Beyond the winner, this bout carries major implications for the middleweight landscape. Lara seeks to solidify his reign, while González aims to become the first Venezuelan to capture the WBA middleweight world title — a milestone achievement for his nation’s boxing history. San Antonio’s fight night is shaping up to be one of the year’s most compelling events, with all eyes on Lara and González — two fighters at very different stages of their careers, yet both standing at the edge of a potentially career-defining moment. On December 6, experience and mastery collide with youth and punching power. Lara will try to show he’s still a ring general, while González looks to seize his chance at global glory. Given the context and contrasting styles, this one has all the makings of a strategic, high-drama, and explosive battle.

Erislandy Lara defenderá su título mundial WBA ante Johan González  

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Erislandy Lara defenderá su título mundial WBA ante Johan González  
Erislandy Lara defenderá su título mundial WBA ante Johan González  This Saturday, December 6, 2025, Cuban veteran Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (31-3-3, 19 KOs) will put his WBA middleweight title (160 lbs) on the line against Venezuela’s Johan “Manotas” González (36-4, 34 KOs) at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The matchup comes on the heels of Janibek Alimkhanuly’s unexpected withdrawal after returning an adverse result in drug testing. With Janibek removed from the equation, González stepped in as a voluntary challenger — an unexpected twist that now delivers a high-stakes fight packed with intensity and knockout power on both sides. At 42, Lara remains one of the most skilled and seasoned fighters in the sport. A two-division champion at super welterweight and middleweight, he’s shared the ring with elite names such as Canelo Álvarez, Jarrett Hurd, and Vanes Martirosyan. His game is built on distance control, a sharp jab, and the ability to neutralize younger opponents with sheer ring IQ. After more than 15 months of inactivity, he returns aiming to reaffirm his relevance and prove he still belongs among boxing’s elite. González, 34, carries Venezuela’s fighting spirit into the bout. With 34 knockouts in 36 wins, his calling card is raw punching power. “Manotas” has built his résumé across regional circuits, but now walks into the biggest opportunity of his career: a shot at a world title against an established champion. His mission is clear — apply pressure, close the distance, and look for the kind of heavy shots that can crack Lara’s defense. The fight promises a true clash of styles: Lara’s refined technique and veteran craft against González’s aggression and power. For the Cuban, the key will be to control the range, chip away at the challenger, and avoid prolonged exchanges. For the Venezuelan, success depends on cutting the ring, forcing action early, and capitalizing on any opening to land fight-changing punches. Beyond the winner, this bout carries major implications for the middleweight landscape. Lara seeks to solidify his reign, while González aims to become the first Venezuelan to capture the WBA middleweight world title — a milestone achievement for his nation’s boxing history. San Antonio’s fight night is shaping up to be one of the year’s most compelling events, with all eyes on Lara and González — two fighters at very different stages of their careers, yet both standing at the edge of a potentially career-defining moment. On December 6, experience and mastery collide with youth and punching power. Lara will try to show he’s still a ring general, while González looks to seize his chance at global glory. Given the context and contrasting styles, this one has all the makings of a strategic, high-drama, and explosive battle.

Este sábado 6 de diciembre de 2025, el veterano cubano Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (31-3-3, 19 KO) expondrá su cinturón mundial WBA mediano (160 lbs) frente al venezolano Johan “Manotas” González (36-4, 34 KO) en el Frost Bank Center de San Antonio, Texas. 

La pelea surge tras la baja inesperada de Janibek Alimkhanuly, quien originalmente iba a disputar el título con Lara, pero fue apartado por un resultado adverso en un control antidopaje. De esta manera, González tomó el lugar como retador voluntario, ofreciendo un duelo que, aunque inesperado, promete intensidad y poder de nocaut.  

Lara, a sus 42 años, es uno de los boxeadores más técnicos y experimentados de la actualidad. Campeón en dos divisiones (superwelter y mediano), ha enfrentado a figuras de la talla de Canelo Álvarez, Jarrett Hurd y Vanes Martirosyan. Su estilo se caracteriza por el control de la distancia, el uso del jab y la capacidad de neutralizar rivales más jóvenes con inteligencia táctica. Tras más de 15 meses de inactividad, regresa al ring con el objetivo de reafirmar su vigencia y demostrar que aún puede competir en la élite.  

González, de 34 años, representa la sangre venezolana en el boxeo internacional. Con un récord marcado por 34 nocauts en 36 victorias, su principal carta de presentación es la pegada. “Manotas” ha construido su carrera en escenarios regionales y ahora recibe la oportunidad más importante de su trayectoria: disputar un título mundial frente a un campeón consagrado. Su reto será imponer presión y buscar conectar manos de poder que puedan quebrar la defensa del cubano.  

El combate presenta un choque de estilos: la técnica depurada y experiencia de Lara contra la agresividad y pegada de González. Para el cubano, la clave estará en mantener la distancia, desgastar al rival y evitar intercambios prolongados. Para el venezolano, la estrategia pasará por acortar el ring, presionar desde el inicio y aprovechar cualquier descuido para buscar el nocaut.  

Más allá del resultado, la pelea tiene implicaciones importantes para la división mediana. Lara busca consolidar su reinado. González, en cambio, aspira a convertirse en el primer venezolano en conquistar el título mundial WBA mediano, lo que representaría un hito para el boxeo de su país.  

La velada en San Antonio promete ser una de las más atractivas de fin de año, con el foco estará en Lara y González, dos boxeadores en etapas distintas de sus carreras, unidos por la oportunidad de escribir un capítulo decisivo en la historia del peso mediano.  

En definitiva, el 6 de diciembre se enfrentan la experiencia y la técnica contra la juventud y la pegada. Lara intentará demostrar que sigue siendo un maestro del ring, mientras que González buscará la consagración mundial en su primera gran cita. Una pelea que, por contexto y estilos, promete ser tan estratégica como explosiva. 




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