Delvin Rodriguez (28-7-4, 16 KOs) will square off against WBA World Super welterweight Champion Erislandy ‘The American Dream’ Lara (20-2-2, 12 KOs) in a 12-round title affair at UIC Pavilion in Chicago on Friday night, June 12. SPIKE TV will televise on its Premiere Boxing Champions series at 9:00 PM.
During a 39-fight career, Rodriguez has faced off against such champions as Miguel Cotto and Austin Trout while notching victories against top-caliber fighters like Mike Arnaoutis, Shamone Alvarez, and Pawel Wolak.
Lara has wins over Freddy Hernandez, Alfredo Angulo, and Austin Trout. The 32-year-old Cuban champion has recently won his 20th match, defeating former world champion Ishe Smith.