Jared Lara injury update

Yesterday it was reported here on MuayThaiAuthority.com that Jared Lara was forced to withdraw from his Oct. 2 title defense against Erik Utsch at WCK Muay Thai at Pala Casino due to a hand injury.

After speaking with Lara, the hand injury has been confirmed. Lara stated to Muay Thai Authority that he injured his hand sparring.

"During sparring I hit my sparring partner in the side of his head and was immediately aware I had a problem. I've tried to hit the bags since and I haven't been able to hit harder than 40%." said Lara.

As reported yesterday, Jack Thames will now step in and replace Lara against Erik Utsch.

Jared Lara out against Erik Utsch, Jack Thame in at WCK Muay Thai at Pala Casino

Jared Lara has been forced to pull out of his October 2nd title defense against Erik Utsch at due to a hand injury. Lara's title defense has been re-scheduled for December 11th in Las Vegas.

Jack Thames will now step in to face Erik Utsch on less than a months notice. Thames recently fought on the August WCK Muay Thai card at Buffalo Bill's where he defeated Mike Ryan in the first round by KO.