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Easter: I Showed I Have a Hell of a Chin, Can Get My Hands Dirty

•Feb 9, 2017

Richard Commey was undefeated and had knocked out 92 percent of his opponents prior to his fight against Robert Easter Jr. That didn’t prevent Easter from exchanging regularly with Commey in what emerged as the most impressive performance of Easter’s four-year pro boxing career. Easter’s right glove touched the canvas after absorbing a right hand by Commey in the eighth round, but Easter bounced back from that point deduction and continued trading with Commey on his way to winning a split decision September 9 in Reading, Pennsylvania.

How Long Until The Talk Turns To Robert Easter vs. Mikey Garcia?

Cliff Rold

•Feb 9, 2017

By Cliff Rold - Mikey Garcia’s brutal knockout win of Dejan Zlaticanin was the sort of win that gets people excited. The win also put Garcia in the thick of an interesting lightweight division. It returned Garcia to the title ranks. Now holding a major belt (WBC) in his third weight class, one fight removed from a two-ye...

Photos: Easter-Cruz, Warren-Zhakiyanov, Broner - Final Presser

Boxing Photos

•Feb 8, 2017

Undefeated lightweight world champion Robert Easter and Puerto Rican contender Luis Cruz hosted a final press conference before Easter makes his first world title defense as he headlines Premier Boxing Champions: The Next Round on Bounce at the Huntington Center in Easter's hometown of Toledo, Ohio.

Robert Easter: None of These Other Lightweights Can Beat Me!

Keith Idec

•Feb 7, 2017

Friday night will be a momentous occasion for Robert Easter Jr. The unbeaten IBF lightweight champion has long dreamed of defending a world title in his hometown. That’s exactly what the 26-year-old Easter (18-0, 14 KOs) will do against Puerto Rico’s Luis Cruz (22-4-1, 16 KOs) in the main event of a Bounce TV telecast from Huntington Center in Easter’s native Toledo, Ohio.

Luis Cruz Admits He Was Close To Retirement Before Easter Shot

Miguel Rivera

•Jan 21, 2017

When opportunities come knocking at the door, they should not be missed. That's the mentality of Luis Cruz, who will challenge Robert Easter Jr., lightweight world champion of the International Boxing Federation (IBF), on February 10. The fight will headline a Premier Boxing Champions card on Bounce TV.

Denis Shafikov Plans To Keep a Close Eye on Easter vs. Cruz

Vadim Pushkin

•Dec 26, 2016

According to his manager, lightweight contender Denis Shafikov will be negotiating for his mandatory world title fight after February 10th. Earlier this month in Russia, Shafikov won a twelve round split decision over Richard Commey to become the mandatory challenger to the International Boxing Federation (IBF) lightweight title.

Easter vs. Commey Round 9 - PBC Round of The Year

Random Hits

•Dec 26, 2016

Entering the late stages of a competitive, action-packed fight with a vacant 135-pound world title at stake, Robert Easter Jr. and Richard Commey upped the ante in a thrilling three minutes that brought out the best in both men.

Robert Easter vs. Luis Cruz Headlines PBC on Bounce, Feb. 10

Jake Donovan

•Dec 22, 2016

TOLEDO, OH - Unbeaten lightweight world champion Robert Easter (18-0, 14 KOs) will return to his hometown of Toledo, Ohio to defend his title against hard-hitting Puerto Rican Luis Cruz (22-4-1, 16 KOs) Friday, February 10 in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions: The Next Round on Bounce TV live from the Huntington Center.

Robert Easter Jr. Homecoming Pushed Back To February 10

Jake Donovan

•Dec 15, 2016

Robert Easter Jr. will have to wait just a little bit longer for his homecoming. The unbeaten lightweight titlist is still on course to make his first title defense at home, but the bout - versus a yet-to-be-announced opponent - will now take place on February 10.

Holy Toledo! Robert Easter Jr. Heads Home For First Title Defense

Jake Donovan

•Dec 12, 2016

As Robert Easter Jr. has become something of a one-man pro sports franchise in his hometown, it's only fitting that the recently crowned lightweight champ keeps it local for his first title defense, which will take place January 27 in Toledo, Ohio.