By Salvador Rodriguez

According to co-promoter Luis de Cubas Sr., WBA 'regular' junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara (19-2-2, 12KOs) of Cuba could return in the month of November against former IBF king Ishe Smith (26-6, 12KOs).

They were scheduled to fight earlier this year, but Lara withdrew for the opportunity to face Mexican superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on July 12th, where the Cuban boxer lost a close decision. Smith instead faced Ryan Davis on May 2nd and battered him in two rounds.

"Negotiations are underway for that fight, but we do not know if it's going to be for October, November or December, but that is what is being talked about right now," said De Cubas, who also works with IBF chmapion Carlos Molina.