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Rising star Erickson Lubin listens, learns, eyes 2016 title shot

The unbeaten super welterweight takes big step Friday against veteran Orlando Lora

Matt Christie

17th September, 2015

Rising star  Erickson Lubin listens, learns, eyes 2016 title shot

Bob Velin writes that rising super welterweight star Erickson Lubin (11-0, 8 KOs), who eschewed a bright Olympic future to turn pro in 2013 with Mike Tyson, is no longer with the former heavyweight champ but is ready to launch his status as a contender. He fights in Winter Park, Fla. on PBC on Bounce Friday night.

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