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Mauricio Lara Back In Action Against
Carlos Ornelas In Guadalajara Aug. 29
Mauricio Lara continues his road to becoming a two-weight
World champion when he takes on Carlos Ornelas in an
all-Mexico main event at Complejo Deportivo Artes Marciales
in Guadalajara on Saturday August 29, live worldwide on
DAZN.
Lara (30-3-2 23 KOs) is ready to step on the gas in his bid
to claim a Super-Featherweight World title and will be on
the hunt for a fifth win inside the distance on the trot.
‘El Bronco’ became WBA Featherweight champion in 2023 when
he knocked out Leigh Wood in Nottingham, England – a second
stunning KO win in Britain after he shocked the boxing world
with his demolition of Josh Warrington two years earlier.
Ornelas (29-5 16 KOs) is the latest man to look to halt
Lara’s train, and ‘Chinito’ can get himself into the picture
for the big fights at 130lbs, and returned to winning ways
earlier this year in February with a second round stoppage
in Baja California, bouncing back from a defeat in April
last year to now World champion Abdullah Mason in Las Vegas.
“I’m thrilled to come back to a DAZN boxing card, alongside
BXSTRS and Matchroom,” said Lara, who meets Ornelas over ten
rounds. “Like I’ve said before, ‘Bronco’ Lara is back.
“I will show the world why I once was world champion and
that I am ready for any 130lb fighter. It’s been three years
since I lost my title, so I am focused in becoming World
champion again. Matchroom and BXSTRS have done good in
giving me another shot on August 29 in Guadalajara, and I’ll
repay them with an exciting performance.”
"Thank you to Matchroom and BXSTRS for the opportunity,”
said Ornales. “I'm sending Bronco into retirement.”
“It’s great to be back in Mexico, and to have Bronco
headlining live on DAZN once again,” said promoter Eddie
Hearn. “Our Mexico shows always guarantee excitement, and
when you put Mauricio on the top of a card, that only adds
to the fireworks. The 130lbs division is stacked with great
fighters, and you can certainly put Mauricio right in there
with the best of them with another win on August 29.”
Information on the undercard and ticket on sale dates will
follow in due course.
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