Erislandy Lara Quotes

People make excuses [for not wanting to fight me]. It has a lot to do with my style. I'm a crafty fighter but I can also punch.

Erislandy Lara

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• People make excuses [for not wanting to fight me]. It has a lot to do with my style. I'm a crafty fighter but I can also punch.

  

  Erislandy Lara
  • People
  • Fighting
  • Excuse