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John “The Candyman” Easter Set for Las Vegas Debut on Benavidez-Morrell Card

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LAS VEGAS, NV (January 31, 2025) – Rising middleweight power puncher, John “The Candyman” Easter (7-0, 7 KOs) will make his Las Vegas debut on February 1, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena. Fighting in a scheduled six-round bout on the stacked undercard of David Benavidez vs. David Morrell Jr. event, Easter will face a rough, durable opponent in Joseph Aguilar (6-2-1, 3 KOs), who has never been stopped.

Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, the undefeated knockout artist now calls Las Vegas home, where he trains under the guidance of the highly acclaimed Bob Santos, the 2022 Ring Magazine and Sports Illustrated Trainer of the Year. Promoted by Floyd Mayweather’s TMT Promotions, Easter has quickly become one of the rising stars in boxing, with all seven of his victories coming by way of knockout.

“Fighting in Las Vegas, the fight capital of the world, has been very instrumental in my development,” said Easter. “This is my chance to make a statement and show the world what ‘The Candyman’ is all about. I’ve been putting in the work, and I’m ready to deliver an explosive performance.”

Training with Bob Santos has taken Easter’s game to the next level. “Working with Bob has been incredible. He’s one of the best minds in the sport, and we’ve built a great connection. He knows how to bring out the best in me, and I can’t wait to show the results of our hard work on fight night.”

Easter also credits Floyd Mayweather for playing a pivotal role in his career. “Floyd has been an amazing mentor. His advice and support have been invaluable, both inside and outside the ring. He’s always pushing me to be the best version of myself, and having his guidance means the world to me.”

With his perfect record and a reputation for electrifying knockouts, Easter urged fans to arrive early to catch his fight. “If you haven’t watched me fight before, you’re in for something special. My power and style do all the talking. Be sure to grab your seat early because this fight will nothing short of amazing.”

Easter’s upcoming bout against Aguilar represents a significant step forward as he continues march up the rankings in the middleweight division. Fans and critics alike will be watching closely as “The Candyman” looks to make an impression on one of the year’s biggest boxing stages.




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