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This fights not long been added to the allegedly schedule this Saturday also has Warren/Zhakinyanov on the undercard

Don't really know much about Cruz, I had a glance through his CV and theres some notable names but no notable wins, he's coming off a draw with Redkach and was also KO'd by Cherry in 2015, he seems to have a bit of a dig though but cant win when he steps up a level

Easter Jr is fun to watch and he can certainly hit hard, he nearly stopped Commey to win the title, it was one of the FOTY last year but I personally had Commey winning but it was close, hopefully this is another barnstormer but I would imagine Easter will be far too good for Cruz and KO him earlyish

Disappointing first defence from Easter. I'd like to see a rematch with Commey.

Standard homecoming first defence which I have no problem with.
Easter Jr is a talent and wins this via KO first 6 rounds.

I also give Hattons kid a chance. Warren looks a beatable world champion. A good work rate could be enough as Warren tends to switch off. I'm edging Warren points though.

Fancying Warren by stoppage and Easter by atoppage

Wasn't a great fight until Easter Jr put Cruz down with right hands in each of the last 3 rounds, Easter Jr was dominant without really looking great, his jab mostly enough to keep the basic Cruz at bay, it was pretty poor viewing if I'm honest, then I gave Cruz his 1st round in the 9th then in every round after he was on the canvas, he showed a lot of toughness though to see it to the end ,119-106 on my card

handsofstone wrote:Wasn't a great fight until Easter Jr put Cruz down with right hands in each of the last 3 rounds, Easter Jr was dominant without really looking great, his jab mostly enough to keep the basic Cruz at bay, it was pretty poor viewing if I'm honest, then I gave Cruz his 1st round in the 9th then in every round after he was on the canvas, he showed a lot of toughness though to see it to the end ,119-106 on my card

Looks the weakest of the 4 champions in my opinion.

Couldn't be bothered watching.

However Denis Shafikov is the mandatory challenger due to beating Commey at the back end of last year.


Shafikov vs Easter is a quality fight

Naandrew wrote:Couldn't be bothered watching.

However Denis Shafikov is the mandatory challenger due to beating Commey at the back end of last year.


Shafikov vs Easter is a quality fight

Denis Shafikov has more IBF Lightweight Title fights and Eliminators than any other boxer known to man, he will lose to Easter Jr then either fight Robert's next victim or he will fight someone for the title Easter vacates after beating Shafikov

He's like a modern day Lightweight Jersey Joe Walcott