Easter moved around the ring, using his legs through much of Round 9. I don’t even watch it anymore. Robert Easter Jr. gave a clinic on how to throw and land the jab with consistency on Saturday. His next step is a title defense, right here in his hometown of Toledo. As of November 2020, he is ranked as the world's eighth best active light welterweight by BoxRec. There ain’t no particular fighter, I want them all. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. With time running out, Easter set back and picked off any attempts from Martin to close the distance. Robert Easter Jr. was born in Toledo on Saturday, January 26, 1991 (Millennials Generation). An alternate on the 2012 U.S. Olympic team, Toledo, Ohio, native Robert Easter Jr. had a quick ascent in becoming a 135-pound world champion. As soon as I turned pro, he took me under his wing. We’re coming for all those straps.”. In his amateur career, he finished with a record of 213-17. “I just have to be prepared for February 20. In the subsequent round Martin (24-2, 14 KOs) started responding to his corner’s stern instruction to engage. However, Easter’s jab, and the follow-up work behind it, continued to represent the better scoring. UNCASVILLE, Conn. (February 20, 2021) — About Billions Promotions was basically shuttered throughout 2020 – largely as a result of the covid-19 pandemic. Almost in defiance of his long, lanky frame, Easter had a penchant for in-fighting. 0. Once I stay boxing, I get comfortable. Easter landed a flush check left hook while turning away from Martin. Easter’s height is 5 feet 11 inch and weight is 62 kg. “We train together every single day in the morning and in the afternoon. He has black color hair and black color eyes. He was already a world champion by the time I came up so there was definitely a lot I could learn from him.”, Although he may not be widely known, Martin has lost on a single occasion, to Josh Taylor, no less. Robert Easter Jr next fight will be announced later. Last fight. I thought I was competitive but obviously I could have done a lot of things better. Link to Robert Easter Jr's twitter page Link to Robert Easter Jr's … “There’s a lot I’ve learned from Adrien,” says Easter. “I realized he wasn’t going to deal with my jab in the first round. Robert Easter Jr. defeats Ryan Martin via 12 Round Decision Easter Jr. Decision Round 12. Martin’s performance left the cards with minimal suspense, but the official decision was 117-111, 118-110 and 118-110 for a unanimous decision for Easter. I was a little nervous thinking about how I was going to feel when I came back, but I’m good now. A Tribe Called Quest fan, Good Will Hunting, HTTR and Michigan athletics... #DLTCYO. “I was just comfortable. “Sources: Robert Easter Jr. and Ryan Martin have agreed to a 140-pound bout on Feb. 13 on the Showtime undercard of his friend Adrien Broner’s return. So it was best to keep our distance. It’s been seven months since “E-Bunny” has been in a ring competitively, and Lord knows the next time he will set foot in one. It’s something Easter is well aware of. Robert Easter Jr. is a Aquarius and was born in The Year of the Goat Life. I know he’s a hard worker. He popped his jab up and down, set up left hooks to Martin’s body and moved around before resetting. His jab didn’t bother me too much but it did keep me from getting on the inside. And it was more than enough to earn him a victory. Easter’s confidence grew rapidly. But like most every other athlete in Ohio and across the nation, Robert Easter Jr. (22-1-1, 14 KOs) has been kept from pursuing his profession by the nationwide stay-at-home order. There’s not too much to say, he was the better man tonight. Robert Easter Jr. Ryan Martin "Blue Chip" 23-1-1 Pro Record At Fight : 24-2-0 United States Nationality : United States Toledo, Ohio : Fighting out of : Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States : Robert Easter Jr. is an American professional boxer who has held the IBF lightweight title since 2016. While he out threw Easter 629-539, he only managed to land 18.8 percent of his punches according to CompuBox. I followed him too much and he was able to take away our game plan. The second round was what set the tone and I knew he wasn’t going to get past that, it was going to be all night with the jab. Moments later Martin capitalized on a second where Easter got out of position, by landing a sweeping left hook the Toledo native took without a problem. We’ve been working on that this whole camp, keeping the distance. For the first time since being defeated by one of the best boxers in the world, Robert Easter Jr. steps back into the ring looking to get back into the lightweight title picture. Easter (23-1-1, 14 KOs),  pitched a shutout through the first third of the bout. Martin – a fellow Buckeye born in Akron – followed Easter around the ring, but often stayed at the end of the former champion’s punches. Robert Easter Jr. is an American professional boxer who has held the IBF lightweight title since 2016. The bout of former world lightweight champion Robert Easter, Jr. (21-1-1, 14 KOs) and the former world champion in two divisions Rances Barthelemy (27-1-1, 14 KOs) was declared a draw by the judges. He popped his jab up and down, set up left hooks to Martin’s body and moved around before resetting. The success with the jab and short combinations further encouraged Easter, and and he fought back the urge to force the issue even more, for possibly a stoppage. Round 2: Predator has pressed Robert Easter Jr against the fence, throwing short elbows. Robert Easter Junior Records. In his first 21 fights, he went undefeated. He never stunned me or affected me with it, but I should have sped up on him a little more.”, I'm all over the place, literally. “I’m just very excited to get back in the ring,” says Robert Easter, Jr, the former IBF lightweight titlist who will return to the ring after 15 months this Saturday. Robert Easter Jr. was born in Toledo, OH on January 26, 1991. But it’s been motivating to me and I just have to stay focused and keep training like crazy.”. I wanted to fight but as you see, when I wanted to fight, I got headbutted. Me and my dad have been stressing on use the jab, keep your distance and that’s what we did. 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Former multi-division world champion Adrien Broner and contender Jovanie Santiago held a press conference to discuss their upcoming February 20 showdown. He taught me a lot of small things that you have to learn when you first come up from the amateurs into the pros. Published Sat Feb 20, 2021, 10:16 PM EST. It’s been frustrating watching all these fights on TV. He and Paul Spadafora both became IBF lightweight titleholders. With plenty of experience and now 22 fights as a pro, Easter jr. Hopes to move on to better things in future as he moves into the later stages of his career. So that’s what I was working on the whole camp. That’s just where I feel a lot of adrenaline, a lot of  action, but like I said, when I box I make it look easy. Former Ibf Lw Champion Robert Easter Jr. Robert Easter Jr. At one point, the high-volume Ohioan was one of the more exciting fighters in the game. Robert Easter Jr. (born January 26, 1991) is an American skilled boxer who held the IBF light-weight title from 2016 to 2018. Former Lightweight champion Robert Easter Jr., of Toledo, Ohio, opened the triple-header card in a Super Lightweight bout against one-loss Ryan Martin. We’re sparring a lot. Martin failed to cut off the ring. Where in the world has Robert “E-Bunny” Easter Jr (22-1-1, 14 KO’s) gotten off too? Down a ton going into the championship rounds, of this non-title fight, Martin never managed to close the distance to realize a chance to do anything to alter the fight. Weight 135 lbs (61.36 kg) Age 30. “I’m just very excited to get back in the ring,” says Robert Easter, Jr, the former IBF lightweight titlist who will return to the ring after 15 months this Saturday. UNCASVILLE, Connecticut – … In what was a genuinely miserable style matchup, Robert Easter Jr and Rances Barthelemy went to a split draw tonight in Las Vegas, leaving the WBA “world” lightweight title vacant. Robert Easter Jr comes back with a knee that rubberizes Predator’ legs. KOs. Participated in this fight on boxing record 22-1-1 (14 knockouts) And he is ranked as No.9 Super lightweight in the world (currently number one in this category Josh Taylor ). Easter continued landing with his long jab. We’re training very well. He captured the IBF lightweight title by split decision over Richard Commey. “Martin is a tough opponent who is going to bring his A-game,” Easter says, “but I don’t see much difficulty in handling him and adjusting to anything he brings. I got really comfortable with the jab in the first round. Oscar Valdez Drops Miguel Berchelt Early Before Face-First KO in the 10th; Becomes Two-Division Champion With Upset Win. Robert Easter Jr. vs. Rances Barthelemy fight prediction, card, odds, start time, Showtime boxing A pair of top lightweights will battle it out in Las Vegas on Saturday night Professional career I am more than ready.” Easter will be facing the 24-1 Ryan Martin this weekend, as part of the Adrien Broner-Jovanie Santiago card at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena. The Robert Easter-Ryan Martin fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and will be part of a live Showtime broadcast that begins Saturday at 9PM eastern time. Former Lightweight champion Robert Easter Jr., of Toledo, Ohio, opened the triple-header card in a Super Lightweight bout against one-loss Ryan Martin. Subscribe to our newsletter and join 15 other subscribers. Easter Jr won by unanimous decision (UD). He challenged once for the WBC lightweight title in 2018, and once for the vacant WBA and IBO lightweight titles in 2019. He was raised in Ohio. He did a great job of keeping me on the outside. “Whoever has those straps, whoever is in the way is going to feel this wrath. Very little changed as the final seconds ran down before the final bell. Easter‘s Body Features. After the bout Easter was beaming with satisfaction in his one-sided performance that was only marred by the first cut of his career. Robert Easter Jr. is born on 26 January 1991 at Toledo, Ohio, United State. Easter, fighting behind the … Robert Easter Jr tries to scramble, but Predator isn’t allowing Robert Easter Jr any space to work.Two big rights by Robert Easter Jr and Predator is reeling. The last fight of Robert Easter Jr took place on October 26, 2019 against Adrian Granados. In Round 5 he landed triple jabs, as well as a punishing double jab-straight right combination center-ring. I get a little bored but everybody says when I box, when I use my jab, keep my distance, I make the fight that much easier. 117.7k Followers, 1,871 Following, 90 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Robert “Bunny” Easter Jr (@roberteaster_jr) Lightweight boxers Rances Barthelemy and Robert Easter Jr. arrived at the Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas hoping to claim the vacant world titles that awaited the winner. Two of the imprint’s top fighters returned the ring tonight at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn. on a card that aired live on Showtime Boxing. Read Bio. He challenged as soon as for the WBC light-weight title in 2018, and as soon as for the vacant WBA and IBO light-weight titles in 2019. Get to know lightweight prospect Robert Easter Jr. (10-0, 8 knockouts), who meets journeyman Roberto Acevedo in his adopted hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday on the undercard of fellow "Band Camp" member Adrien Broner's main event against Emmanuel Taylor. We fought each other in the amateurs so I know he probably has a chip on his shoulder. We both have transitioned into the pros so he probably has a little more in his arsenal now, just like I do.”, One interesting aspect of Easter’s training camp has been the fact that he’s been working with Adrien Broner, the highlight of Saturday’s card. Me and AB, we’re coming to stir up the 140-pound division and that’s that. “It was a great fight. Robert Easter Jr., right, and Richard Commey put on a sensational battle in December, but it was Easter who took a vacant lightweight belt home … The action mostly stayed in the center of the ring in the 10th round. She is 30 years old and is a Aquarius. Easter turned Martin, center-ring, and lacing his opponent with a variety of shots. Click on something and I'll explain it all. Easter’s performance, his first at Showtime’s “Fight-Sphere”, was exceptional for a fighter who’d been inactive since his October 2019 bout versus fellow Midwesterner Adrian Granados. Easter (23-1-1, 14 KOs), pitched a shutout through the first third of the bout. Born January 26th 1991 Robert Easter jr. (aged 30) has built up a good career record of 21-1-0. His father name is Robert Easter Sr. and mother name is Robin Ellis. I really don’t think there’s much from that amateur fight that I can take away for this fight. Robert Easter Jr. (born January 26, 1991) is an American professional boxer who held the IBF lightweight title from 2016 to 2018. Home Toledo, Ohio, Complete Stats. This bout was was his second at Super Lightweight max limit of 140 pounds. Easter responded to some successful work inside from Martin by shooting a thudding double left hook head-body combination in the final minute of Round 8. Martin’s effort increased over the next few rounds. Easter Jr. (21-1, 14 KOs), 28, said he has not watched a video of the loss to Garcia because he knew what he did wrong, including not using his reach and height to his advantage. Easily Out-Boxes Ryan Martin, Wins Wide Unanimous Decision. By Keith Idec. Robert Easter Jr.'s life changed back in September when he became the IBF Lightweight Champion of the world. He was an alternate on the United States boxing team for the 2012 Olympics. “Everybody knows when I get in the ring, I want to fight. UNCASVILLE, Connecticut – Robert Easter Jr. boxed well against Adrian Granados during the first three rounds of their 10-round fight 15 months ago. Garcia came in as the WBC champion and he left with the IBF strap as well after out-boxing Robert Easter Jr. (21-1) en route to a unanimous-decision … “I’m not worried about who’s next,” he says. Martin was admonished over the final rounds of the by his chief second for failing to execute much of the game plan. 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