Easter turns away Shafikov by unanimous decision to retain 135-pound world title
Robert Easter Jr. hoped to be the first boxer to stop Denis Shafikov in his second title defense. Instead, the 135-pound champion had to grind it out over 12 rounds against the toughest opponent of his career to remain unbeaten.
Easter need not look far for motivation heading into title defense against Shafikov
Robert Easter Jr. might very well get the toughest test of his career from Denis Shafikov, but the 135-pound champion still promises a knockout performance in his hometown.
PBC Jabs recaps Cruz-Martin rematch, chats with Easter before 135-pound title defense
This week in PBC Jabs, host Jordan Hardy wraps up Tuesday’s FS1 card and checks in with unbeaten 135-pound world champion Robert Easter Jr. before his hometown title defense Friday night against Denis Shafikov in Toledo, Ohio, on Bounce TV.
12 Rounds With … Marcus Browne
While some of Marcus Browne’s 2012 U.S. Olympic teammates have already fought for—and won—world championships, the unbeaten 175-pound contender has patiently waited for his time to come.
Cruz removes any doubt with decisive victory over Martin in 147-pound rematch
Miguel Cruz had to see it for himself, and what he saw he didn’t like. With remote in hand, he sat at the edge of his seat, pulling back, leaning forward and going through all the gyrations he knows he should have done as he watched the replay of his January fight against southpaw Alex Martin.
Talented prospects Cruz, Martin to settle unfinished business in 147-pound rematch
Some fights are so good that they deserve a second act.
This Week in Boxing History: June 26-July 2
This week in boxing history, PBC remembers some of the most dramatic title bouts of all time, including the first million dollar fight, a high-intensity bantamweight showdown and the bite felt around the world.
Young guns such as Davis, Spence packing old-school toughness in rise to top
There is a youth movement in boxing, spearheaded by a group of champions and contenders who are showing old-school grit and a willingness to go anywhere and fight anyone to get to the top.
