Erislandy Lara
"The American Dream"
- Age: 43 yrs
- Nationality: USA
- Born: 11th April 1983
- Place of birth: Guantanamo, Cuba
- Residence: Houston, Texas, USA
- Division: Super Welterweight
- Height: 5ft 9"
- Reach: 75.2"
- Reach Ratio: 1.09
- Stance: Southpaw
- Debut: 4th Jul 2008
- Status: Active Professional Boxer
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Erislandy Lara Boxing Statistics
Super Welterweight
Division
18 yrs
Career
USA
Nationality
Houston, Texas, USA
Residence
Erislandy Lara Biography
Erislandy Lara is an active professional boxer from the USA who competes in the Super Welterweight division (154 lbs (69.9 kg)).
Born on April 11, 1983 in Guantanamo, Cuba, Lara made his professional debut on July 4, 2008.
Known for his southpaw stance, Lara has been competing professionally for 18 years.
Tale of the Tape
| Attribute | Stats | vs Division Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 175cm cm | -3 cm |
| Reach | 191cm cm | +9 cm |
Erislandy Lara Championships
WBA Super Champion
Super Welterweight Champion
Jun 2016 - Apr 2018
WBA Regular Champion
Super Welterweight Champion
Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
WBA Regular Champion
Middleweight Champion
May 2021 - Mar 2023
WBA
Middleweight Champion
Mar 2023 - Present
Frequently Asked Questions About Erislandy Lara
What division does Erislandy Lara fight in?
Erislandy Lara currently competes in the Super Welterweight division (154 lbs (69.9 kg)) as an active professional boxer.
This division has featured legendary fighters including Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns, Terry Norris and Jermain Taylor.
Where is Erislandy Lara from?
Erislandy Lara is originally from Guantanamo, Cuba and represents USA in professional boxing.
Current residence is in Houston, Texas, USA.
How old is Erislandy Lara?
Erislandy Lara is 43 yrs old, born on 11th April 1983, currently competing as an active professional boxer.
What boxing stance does Erislandy Lara fight out of?
Erislandy Lara boxes out of the Southpaw stance and is 5ft 9in tall.
When did Erislandy Lara begin their professional boxing career?
Erislandy Lara turned professional on 4th Jul 2008, and has been competing for 18 yrs in the Super Welterweight division.
Past Fights
Janibek Alimkhanuly vs Erislandy Lara
Dec 6, 2025
Erislandy Lara vs Johan Gonzalez
Dec 6, 2025
Erislandy Lara vs Danny Garcia
Sep 14, 2024
Erislandy Lara vs Michael Zerafa
Mar 30, 2024
Erislandy Lara vs Gary O'Sullivan
May 28, 2022
Erislandy Lara vs Thomas Lamanna
May 1, 2021
Erislandy Lara vs Ramon Alvarez
Aug 31, 2019