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“My blood is 100% Cuban, and I love my family back home, but the reality is, thanks to the United States, I’ve been blessed to live my dream of being a champion and doing what I love for a living,” said Lara. “Being able to support my family and my loved ones is a blessing that I’m thankful for. Â I know what it’s like to live in poverty in a communist country, and what it’s like to live in USA, and I really feel I’m living the “The American Dream.”
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 “And when I say that, it represents any immigrant from any country that came to the USA to better their lives. I know how important freedom and opportunity is so I really want to embrace this country. And that’s why I feel my nickname should be “The American Dream.” Lara concluded.Â
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Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara is one of boxing’s most avoided fighters. In 2013, Lara scored an impressive TKO against Alfredo Angulo, which was followed by a dominating performance against Austin Trout. Currently, Lara is the mandatory challenger to face Floyd “Money” Mayweather for his WBA Jr. Middleweight title.