WBC #2, WBA #5 super welterweight Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin (22-1, 16 KOs) scored a ten round unanimous decision over Nathaniel Gallimore (21-4-1, 17 KOs) on Saturday night at Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania. Lubin rocked Gallimore several times en route to a 99-91 win across the board.
“I had a tremendous training camp thanks to Kevin Cunningham,” Lubin said. “At first we had Terrell Gausha but he fell out due to his injury. I appreciate Gallimore for stepping up to the plate. He gave me a tough fight and I appreciate it. We gave the fans what they wanted. I measured him. I just timed him and I was able to land my power shots.
“Kevin is a real strict trainer and he’s a southpaw specialist. We’re just improving our game every camp. I definitely want Jermell Charlo again. My goal is to get revenge.”
In an entertaining fight, former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. (22-1-1, 14 KOs) was victorious in his super lightweight debut against Adrian “El Tigre” Granados (20-8-2, 14 KOs). Scores were 97-93, 98-92, 100-90 for Easter, who takes a unanimous decision.
The fighters combined to throw 1,815 combined total punches and 1,379 combined power punches across 12 rounds.
“We knew he was going to be a hell of a warrior in there,” Easter said. “That’s what we train for. This was no ordinary opponent and we knew he was going to bring it. I wasn’t surprised because that’s what he does. You’ve seen him fight with the best of the best and he threw down. I knew he was going to throw punches in bunches.
“This was a hell of a test for me at 140 and I felt strong. I’m not calling out anybody specifically, but you know there are champions in this weight class and I’m coming for all the belts. Line ’em up.”
One of boxing’s most reliable action fighters, Granados (20-8-2, 13 KOs) threw more punches and connected more and was once again frustrated with a decision that did not go his way.
“I’m speechless. I felt like I won the fight,” Granados said. “That 100 to 90? Come on now. I’m tired of the same old story. It was clear that I controlled the fight. He never had me hurt. That was embarrassing.
“I can’t control the judging. It’s very frustrating. I have a dream to be a world champion and it just seems like it’s not cutting out for me. But I have the heart of a champion and I’m not giving up.”
Unbeaten heavyweight Frank Sanchez (14-0, 11 KOs) dominated Jack Mulowayi (7-2-1, 3 KOs) to take a dull unanimous decision in a ten-rounder. Scores were 100-90 3x.
Well Easter/Granados decided to become stars of the Showtime matches. I really cannot imagine how any of the judges could have counted those shots. Both men are to be commended because both men took some hellacious shots. Granados hurt Easter several times during the fight, but Easter is relentless, in fights like this where both men pour out their hearts it’s a damn shame someone must lose.Granados in the interview felt like he got a bad decision, but the truth is Easter won more of the rounds. Anybody that has not seen this barn burner should watch it on the replay or youtube, you will certainly see two warriors not taking no for an answer.
The Lubin/Gallimore fight was interesting, Lubin showed that he has the mechanics to give anyone hell in there. He also has some crack on his shots, and hurt Gallimore several times. Gallimore to his credit stood up and made it his business to not give up or get knocked out, he was not in the same class as Lubin though. Lubin with his new trainer really has improved his game.
Your right lubin technique was far ahead of gallimores give him another title shot.
The Easter granados fight should have been a draw granados deserve alot of respect only Garcia dominated him.