Robert Easter Jr moves up in weight to face Adrian Granados!
Former IBF lightweight champion Robert Easter Jr. and veteran contender Adrian “El Tigre” Granados, will meet in the co-main event for Erickson Lubin vs Nathaniel Gallimore Ocotber 26 in Santander Arena in Reading, PA. Heavyweights Frank Sanchez and Jack Mulowayi will also do battle on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION opener at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
Tickets for the event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and King’s Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com or at the Santander box office (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.).
ROBERT EASTER JR.
“It feels great to be back in the squared circle training hard for this fight. I’m looking to put on a great performance. Granados is a hell of a fighter and we know he’s coming to fight.
“We trained hard for this fight just like every other fight we have. It’s going to be action packed. I’m coming to bring the fireworks and I’ll see you all on Saturday.
“I felt that it was time to move up in weight. Getting to 135 was cutting a lot of muscle. My body was getting tired so we made that move and this fight presented itself.
“The power is going to be there. My strength coach has worked me really hard and we’re getting the feel for this weight class.
“Fighters fight different each time they’re in the ring. I’m not only basing it off how he fought Adrien Broner. We have a game plan and we’re going to execute it.
“I’m so hungry to get a great victory. I’m back where I belong among the top fighters. I’ve put in the hard work and on Saturday night you’ll see that.
“It’s going to be a lot of excitement. I’ve been working and working and I’m definitely ready to show off these skills.”
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“I want to thank everyone who helped me get this opportunity. This is a really good fight and I’m happy that Robert Easter took this fight. Our styles are going to mesh well and there’s definitely going to be some fireworks.
“I have a statement to make. I’m going to re-establish myself and I’m more than ready to do just that. It’s going to be a great night on Saturday.
“It’s no secret that I made my name making a statement at 140. After that statement I never got an opportunity in that division. I was fortunate to share the ring with some of the best in the sport at welterweight, but I’ve always wanted to make a strong charge at becoming a champion at super lightweight.
“I know that Robert has a lot of talent and is a former champion for a reason. I’m coming in with a new slate, a new plan and I’m going to be ready for anything.
“Some people may see me as a stepping-stone and that’s okay. I want people to write me off. I know that people say my back is against the wall. But if it is against the wall, I’m going to come out swinging and give it all I’ve got.
“You can definitely expect fireworks and the Adrian Granados that the boxing world knows. It’s going to be a great fight and may the best man win. I’m more than ready to take home victory.”
FRANK SANCHEZ
“I want to thank my whole team for getting this opportunity. I’m very happy to have this fight on Saturday night. I’m looking forward to getting the win on Saturday and moving forward.
“I’m always in shape. I was getting ready for a fight coming up when I got the call to step in to face Mulowayi. We kicked it into overdrive once the fight was set and we’re ready for this fight.
“I’m ready to put on a spectacular performance. I know how my opponent moves and how he fights.
“I want to prove that I’m the future of this division. I want all the heavyweights who watch this fight to know that Frank Sanchez is here.”
JACK MULOWAYI
“It feels good to be back in the states. I was last here playing basketball but I had to quit because of an injury. It feels great to be here for boxing.
“Training camp went very well. I was prepared to fight Efe Ajagba and I wish him all the best with his recovery. I hope I still get a chance to fight him too. I also want to thank Sanchez for taking this fight on short notice so that we can give the fans a great show.
“I know he’s a Cuban fighter and they have a lot of skills. I’m ready for him and I’m here to make a statement.”
