Х'юстан, Тэхас (Лютага 16, 2017) – WBA and IBO super-welterweight champion, Эрисланди “Амерыканская мара” Лара, is truly living the American dream since he has now completed all the eligibility requirements to become a U.S citizen. Эрисланди, along with his wife Yudi, took an oath of allegiance to the United States today, solidifying their citizenship.Лара, who made his U.S. boxing debut in Primm, Невада, in January of 2009, is elated about gaining his U.S. citizenship. He reflects on the long journey it took to become a U.S citizen.
“When I arrived in the United States in 2008, my main goal was to become a citizen of this great nation.” сказаў Эрисланди Лара. “It brings me great joy to know that I am now a legal citizen of the United States of America. It’s been a long journey to get where I’m at today, and I couldn’t have done it without my beautiful wife Yudi. Разам, we fulfilled all the legal requirements that were mandated to become a U.S citizen.”
“Living in here in the States has been a tremendous blessing to me and my family.” Lara continued. “With hard work, and the help of many good people around me, I’ve been able to provide for my loved ones. My goal is to continue my boxing career with my core team, and someday, God willing, become a Boxing Hall of Famer.”