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Rep. Ashford
honors Toledo’s undefeated boxing hero
Ohio House recognizes Robert Easter
Jr. for lightweight title victory
State Reps. Michael Ashford (D-Toledo) and Michael Sheehy
(D-Oregon) recently honored Toledo native Robert Easter Jr.
on his newly claimed International Boxing Federation (IBF)
Lightweight Title victory. The lawmakers last week presented
Easter Jr. with House Resolution (HR) 536, which commends
the Toledo native for his tenacity, good sportsmanship and
for representing both the city of Toledo and the state of
Ohio on the international stage.
“I’m extremely honored to have the opportunity to recognize
a close family friend for his tremendous athletic
achievement,” said Ashford. “Robert Easter Jr.’s World Class
title helps put Toledo on the map of the boxing world, and
he has made the entire state proud through his remarkable
victory.”
Robert Easter Jr. went undefeated this past year, winning 18
fights – 14 by knockout. After the title vacancy from Rances
Barthelemy, former lightweight title champion, Robert Easter
and Richard Commey went head to head for the world title.
After 12 long and exacting rounds, Easter was awarded a
split decision victory to secure the IBF Championship
Lightweight Title
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