Erislandy Lara’s Relationship History: Who Is the Boxing Star Dating Now? Wife, Kids, and More

Much of the boxing world is focused on the upcoming clash between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga. However, the undercard of the PBC-Amazon Prime event promises just as much excitement. Three known faces, Caleb Plant, Stephen Fulton, and Rolando Romero, return to the ring, each aiming to redeem themselves after their last fights ended in defeats. However, a significant subplot of the night is the title clash between Erislandy Lara and Danny Garcia.

It’s literally a tale of comebacks. Garcia returns to the ring over two years after the fight against Jose Benavidez Jr. Lara came back early this year, after the first title defense on May 28, 2022. As the spotlight grows brighter on their showdown, fans have become increasingly curious not only about their professional performances but also about their personal lives. A few appear keen to learn more about the relationship status of the reigning WBA middleweight champion.

Meet Yudi Lara, Erislandy Lara’s former partner and the mother of his kidsADVERTISEMENT

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Before diving into Lara’s personal life, it’s worth noting his impressive career. The middleweight southpaw was born in Cuba’s Guantanamo on April 11, 1983. Like many compatriots, he also started out young in the world-renowned Cuban boxing system. Over the years, he managed to build a formidable amateur resume. It included winning medals at world championships. Like other Cuban boxers, he could have made it to Olympic glory. But he preferred a different path—a relocation to the United States.

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After turning professional in 2008 in Turkey, Lara moved to the U.S., and by 2013, he secured his first world title—the interim WBA light middleweight championship. Things developed on the personal front as well. In 2017, roughly six years after he came to the United States, Lara and his wife Yudi were finally granted American citizenship. The couple were already living in Houston, Texas, with their three children. In the past, Yudi Lara grabbed headlines for the way she went against Gabe Rosado. The now-retired boxer had reportedly criticized her husband following the split decision loss to Jarett Hurd.

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Erislandy Lara’s love life: Does his stable family life contribute to his success in the ring?

Have an interesting take?According to ‘cibercuba.com’, by 2020, Erislandy Lara was in a relationship with Karen Álvarez. Though originally from Cuba’s second-largest city, Santiago de Cuba, it seems she had settled down in Miami, Florida.

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Though not much is known about her background or career, the couple has been featured in some of Lara’s Instagram posts, offering a glimpse into their life together.

Erislandy Lara’s unknown partner from CubaAccounts reveal that through an earlier relationship, the champion was already a father to two sons—Erislandy and Roberlandy. Reportedly, the kids appear to be in Cuba, along with ‘The American Dream’s mother, Maricel. However, based on what he later revealed, Lara remains in touch with his sons. He has expressed a deep desire to reunite with them, stating, “It hurts every day. Communications are a little better now, and we have better contact. But the biggest dream I have is for us to all be together. It would mean the world just to see my boys, watch, then play sports, go to their school.”

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Though he turned 41 this year, Erislandy Lara maintains the same relentless ambition that he had when he commenced his boxing journey. He knows he faces a formidable opponent in Danny Garcia. But Lara believes that, like his previous three opponents, he would be able to stop the ‘Swift’. A win would take him further closer to his dream—a place in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He will do whatever he can to ensure it comes true.

Between Garcia and Lara, who is your pick for the win on Saturday fight night?