Best fights of Robert Easter Jr.
Over 8 years as a professional, Robert Easter Jr. has compiled a 23-1-1 (14) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Robert Easter Jr. KOs Argenis Mendez
On April 1, 2016 Robert Easter Jr. faced Argenis Mendez in a super featherweight bout. Jr. was 25 years old with a record of 16-0, and Mendez was 29 with a record of 23-3-1. Jr. was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Mendez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Argenis Mendez via TKO in the 5th round.
2. Robert Easter Jr. defeats Javier Fortuna
On January 20, 2018 Robert Easter Jr. defended his IBF lightweight title against Javier Fortuna. Jr. was 26 years old with a record of 20-0, and Fortuna was 28 with a record of 33-1-1. Jr. was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Fortuna was on a 4-fight winning streak. Jr. won via split decision. Defended the title.
3. Robert Easter Jr. loses to Mikey Garcia via unanimous decision
On July 28, 2018 Robert Easter Jr., the IBF lightweight champion, met Mikey Garcia, the WBC lightweight champion, in a title unification fight. Jr. was 27 years old with a record of 21-0, and Garcia was 30 with a record of 38-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Garcia was on an undefeated 38-fight winning streak. Jr. lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Garcia.
4. Robert Easter Jr. defeats Richard Commey
On September 9, 2016 Robert Easter Jr. fought Richard Commey for the vacant IBF lightweight title. Jr. was 25 years old with a record of 17-0, and Commey was 29 with a record of 24-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Commey was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Jr. won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Robert Easter Jr. defeats Ryan Martin
On February 20, 2021 Robert Easter Jr. faced Ryan Martin in a super lightweight bout. Jr. was 30 years old with a record of 22-1-1, and Martin was 27 with a record of 24-1. Jr. was coming off a win and Martin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jr. won via unanimous decision.
6. Robert Easter Jr. draws with Rances Barthelemy
On April 27, 2019 Robert Easter Jr. fought Rances Barthelemy for the vacant WBA (Regular) and IBO lightweight titles. Jr. was 28 years old with a record of 21-1, and Barthelemy was 32 with a record of 27-1. Jr. was coming off a loss, while Barthelemy was coming off a win. The fight ended in a split decision.
7. Robert Easter Jr. defeats Luis Cruz
On February 10, 2017 Robert Easter Jr. defended his IBF lightweight title against Luis Cruz. Jr. was 26 years old with a record of 18-0, and Cruz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Jr. won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Robert Easter Jr. defeats Denis Shafikov
On June 30, 2017 Robert Easter Jr. defended his IBF lightweight title against Denis Shafikov. Jr. was 26 years old with a record of 19-0, and Shafikov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Jr. won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Robert Easter Jr. defeats Adrián Granados
On October 26, 2019 Robert Easter Jr. faced Adrián Granados in a lightweight bout. Jr. was 28 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and Granados was 30 with a record of 7-5. Granados was coming off a loss. Jr. won via unanimous decision.
10. Robert Easter Jr. KOs Roberto Acevedo
On September 6, 2014 Robert Easter Jr. faced Roberto Acevedo. Jr. was 23 years old with a record of 10-0, and Acevedo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Roberto Acevedo via KO in the 1st round.