Going into the fight at the PPL Center some fans and followers of the sport were saying that Tugstogt Nyambayar would be a very tough opponent for the WBC featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr. On Saturday night we saw that prediction be put to the test and the people seemed to be right, but Russell got through that test. After twelve rounds of good action, … Continue reading Russell gets decision over Nyambayar
At the MGM National Harbor a few miles from Washington DC, the WBC champion and Capitol Heights native Gary Russell Jr. wanted to make an impression on the fans that were there to see him live. He came in confident that his opponent, Joseph Diaz Jr., would not be able to weather the fast punches getting to him. He wanted speed to be the difference … Continue reading Russell beats Diaz to retain title
It has been a while since Gary Russell, Jr. has been in the ring to face an opponent. On Saturday, it will be a year-long wait for the WBC featherweight champion as he makes his 4th defense of that title. This time around it will be against the highest ranked contender for the belt as Joseph “Jo Jo” Diaz Jr. steps up to try to … Continue reading Russell and Diaz psyched to fight
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