Weekend Herald

Boxing

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Showtime Triplehead­er, tomorrow from 3pm.

This is a real treat for boxing fans — and a good viewing time to boot. Six of the world’s best super- welterweig­hts go toe- to- toe in three not- to- be- missed bouts. A trio of 154- pound world champions defend their titles, headlined by Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara ( 24- 2- 2, 14 KOs) facing off against undefeated challenger Terrell Gausha ( 20- 0, 9 KOs). “It doesn’t matter that fans doubt me after seeing Lara against bigger names,” said Gausha. “Being the underdog motivates me. I have everything to gain and nothing to lose. I want to keep my ‘ 0,’ become a world champion and establish my legacy.” Also on the card, hard- hitting Jermell “Iron Man” Charlo ( 29- 0, 14 KOs) takes on top contender Erickson Lubin ( 18- 0, 13 KOs) while “Swift” Jarrett Hurd ( 20- 0, 14 KOs) defends his belt for the first time against former champion Austin “No Doubt” Trout ( 30- 3, 17 KOs) on an all- action promotion at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center in New York. And, in an added bonus on the undercard, undefeated Dominican heavyweigh­t George Arias ( 8- 0, 4 KOs) steps in against Mexican Mario Heredia ( 14- 5, 12 KOs) over eight rounds.

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