In preparation for what will be a match-up of two of the best three junior middleweights in the world Canelo Alvarez and slick Cuban star Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara, “Countdown to Canelo vs. Lara” is set to premiere on television. This primetime special 30-minute preview show will air on various FOX Sports platforms beginning next Wednesday, July 2 and will feature never-before-seen footage of Canelo, Lara and the SHOWTIME PPV-televised undercard fighters including Abner Mares, Jonathon Oquendo, Juan Manuel Lopez, Francisco Vargas, Johan Perez and Mauricio Herrera.
Tune into any of the FOX Sports Network channels for a behind-the-scenes look at the stars of this highly anticipated pay-per-view event taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Check your local TV listings for when Countdown Canelo vs. Lara will air.
The countdown show, brought to life by Producer and Creative Director of Golden Boy Promotions Leigh Simons, will provide audiences with exclusive analysis and commentary leading up to the PPV-event.
“They both knocked down and decisioned Austin Trout and they both stopped Alfredo Angulo in round 10, which makes for an unbelievable match-up,” said Simons. “This show explores how their recent successes against common opponents could play out against each other on July 12.”
Be sure to check out more news and updates on Canelo vs. Lara over the upcoming month right here at ProBoxing-Fans.com.
