Canelo Alvarez Next Fight: Erislandy Lara Trash Talk Earned Him Fight, Mexican Aims To 'Silence' Cuban [VIDEO]

Erislandy Lara will enter his July 12 bout with Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez as an underdog despite often talking as if he's a heavy favorite. The confident Cuban's smack talk has raised his profile, and even Alvarez admits his constant barbs earned him this big opportunity.