Mikey Garcia vs. Robert Easter Jr. done for July 28

Image: Mikey Garcia vs. Robert Easter Jr. done for July 28

By Jeff Aranow: WBC lightweight champion Mikey Garcia and IBF belt holder Robert Easter Jr. are set to face each other on July 28, according to ESPN. The announcement is due at any time. Garcia (38-0, 30 KOs) and Easter Jr. (21-0, 14 KOs) will be putting their unbeaten records on the line in this interesting unification fight.

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WBC says Mikey Garcia will fight Robert Easter Jr. next

Image: WBC says Mikey Garcia will fight Robert Easter Jr. next

By Dan Ambrose: The World Boxing Council are saying WBC lightweight champion Mikey Garcia (38-0, 30 KOs) will face IBF champion Robert Easter Jr. (21-0, 14 KOs) next in a unification fight. Mikey, 30, recently vacated his IBF light welterweight title and decided to move back down to 135 to defend his WBC title.

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