Robert Easter Jr, former lightweight world champion was shot by three armed robbers.

Former IBF lightweight champion Robert Easter Jr was shot by three arm robbers.

The surgery is currently being performed at Cincinnati Hospital.

The incident took place in Toledo, Ohio, the hometown of the boxing star.

He was being fought off by a group of men demanding money when he was shot three times.

Easter Jr. is expected to recover fully from his multiple gunshot wounds.

Robert Sr., Easter's father, and co-trainer was able to confirm the news to WTOL 11.

The fighter then tweeted, "I'm so in such pain."

Ryan Martin won the fight in a ten-round unanimous win.

Easter Jr. (23-1-1 and 14KOs) was training for his return in the ring just before the summer.

Although no date has been set yet, those plans will be put on hold until he is fully recovered from the operation to remove bullet shell fragments from his body.

Martin's win extended his unbeaten streak to three matches since he lost IBF.

This crushing setback was caused by Mikey Garcia, who was then unbeaten. It happened back in July 2018.

This loss ended a nearly two-year reign of title that began in 2016 with a split decision win over Richard Commey.