Former world champion Robert Easter Jr survives multiple gunshots.
Former world champion Robert Easter Jr. was shot multiple times during a robbery in Cincinnati.
According to Cincinnati Police, Easter was on the 1100 block of Sycamore St. on 7 p.m. Sunday when an unknown assailant allegedly tried to steal his jewelry.
Easter told police that he attempted to run, but was shot. The suspect took two gold chains, three diamond rings and his cell phone and left the scene.
The case is in an active investigation. Anyone with information about this case can call the Cincinnati CrimeStoppers line and remain anonymous according to abc.
Ghanaians will remembers the Jamaican American former International Boxing Federation (IBF) titlist as the one who controversially acquired the belt at the expense of Richard Commey when the duo met lightweight title showdown.