Showtime on Wednesday announced that its May 21 junior middleweight championship tripleheader will take place in Las Vegas at The Chelsea inside the Cosmopolitan.
“I’m looking forward and I’m excited to be making my 2016 debut in the boxing capitol of Las Vegas come May 21,” said Lara. “I can’t wait to get in the ring as I have unfinished business to take care of with Vanes. I’m the champion and will remain the champion. I will leave no doubt who the better fighter is and will show the world that I’m the best fighter in the 154-pound division.”
“Erislandy Lara and I have unfinished business from our first fight,” countered Martirosyan. “I had him beat that night and I’ll beat him on May 21. My time is now and I know I will be the new champion of the world on May 21.”
Also on the card, Jermall Charlo will step into the ring to defend his IBF belt against former world champion Austin Trout. Also on the bill will be Jermall’s brother Jermell, will lock horns with John Jackson for the WBC version of the title.
With the Charlo twins co-headlining, it will be the first time in boxing history that two twins will hold a world title in the same division at the same time, provided both Jermall and Jermell are victorious.
“This will be a history-making, record-breaking night for the Charlo twins,” said Jermall Charlo. “It means everything to us to be able to fight in two championship fights on the same card. This is everything we’ve ever dreamed of. This is going to be a great night of boxing and I’m preparing myself for war. Austin Trout is a seasoned vet. He’s fought world champions and beaten a future Hall of Famer in Miguel Cotto. This is one of my biggest fights to date, but I’m preparing the same way I always do. I’m going to be on my ‘A’ game. I’m ready to make history.”
The action will be televised live on Showtime beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Ticket information and an official venue information will be announced shortly.