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.
Presenting the 12 Rounds of Christmas: Round 5 (Charlo vs Williams)
Given their perfect records, high boxing acumen, devastating punching power and intense animosity toward one another, nobody was shocked that Jermall Charlo and Julian Williams put on an electrifying performance in their 154-pound world title fight. Pretty much everyone, however, was shocked by the electrifying finish.
PBC Jabs returns to the ring for another look at Cuellar-Mares, Charlo-Williams
This week in PBC Jabs, host Jordan Hardy recaps Abner Mares’ brilliant performance against Jesus Cuellar and Jermall Charlo’s sensational knockout of Julian Williams in a world title doubleheader, and talks with Mares about winning a fourth world title.
Charlo retains 154-pound crown with crushing knockout of Williams
There were many boxing observers who believed Jermall Charlo wanted no part of top-ranked contender Julian Williams. Charlo scoffed at such a suggestion, eventually agreed to the fight, then went out and showed why few in the 154-pound division should want any part of him.
Charlo, Williams expect 154-pound title fight to be one for the ages
Jermall Charlo and Julian Williams aren’t exactly best friends, so it’s no surprise they don’t agree on very much. However, there is one opinion that the unbeaten 26-year-olds do share: Their 154-pound title clash is going to be the toughest fight of their respective careers—and it’s going to be an epic brawl.
Williams embracing challenge of dethroning Charlo, achieving greatness
Always a straight shooter, Julian Williams will be the first to tell you that his first world title shot is coming against the most talented and dangerous opponent he’s ever faced. And that’s just how “J Rock” wants it.
After biding his time, Williams ready to engage Charlo in 154-pound title bout
Julian Williams’ patience has been tested for much of this year as he waited to see if he would get his first shot at a world title.
