Your destination for the best boxing news, videos and live streams! This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. He just put his head in my shoulder, you know, I just held him and he was just crying and crying and crying, and he was telling me how much he misses his brother. Featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr., a D.C. native and a resident of Prince George's County in Maryland, will face challenger Oscar Escandon in the first boxing match at the new MGM National Harbor. He has written for the likes of the New York Daily News, Men's Health, The Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, Complex, XXL and Vibe Magazine. And he said, You know, bruh, I wanna fight. Zenger: You're always so cool, calm and collected for your fights, but we see you get a little animated when your brothers are fighting. Full progression. And once again, I use it as fuel, I use it as motivation. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. And I know my brothers with me. Yet when Russell began shifting his attention to his next opponent, the World Boxing Council featherweight champion barely saw Gary Sr., who was managing severe Im making sure I can give them the jewels thats necessary for the path that pops had for them. Youve got to keep your chin down and your hands up, and youve got to fire when youve got an opening. My brother had ample time in that round to close. Gary Antuanne Russell, a 19-year-old living in Capitol Heights, graduated top in his class at Croom High School in Prince Georges County last year. Gary Antuanne and Gary Antonio agree wholeheartedly. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. As is the case with most of the world, a daily alarm clock rings which signals the time to get up and get ready for work. Keith Idec is a senior writer/columnist for BoxingScene.com. Energy is transferable, so hand me some of that energy because Im gonna need it.. Along those lines, the Russells keep gems from their father close to their minds and hearts at all times. The three pros Gary Russell Jr., Gary Antonio Russell and Gary Antuanne Russell have a combined TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. The Russell brother have been having fun, fun with Gary Jr. (30-1, 18 KOs) rattling off six straight victories, including four straight title defenses, since his lone loss a majority decision defeat to Vasiliy Lomachenkoin June 2014. Gary Russell Jr. and brothers striving to triple-headline card as world champions someday soon. I know what life brings. McLeod, of Southeast D.C., was charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The acclaimed coach tragically passed away due to complications from Type 2 Diabetes on May 23. Unfortunately, in May 2022, the captain of the ship, Gary Russell Sr., the man responsible for his sons getting into boxing and all bearing the same name, passed away. Russell Jr: A little, not much. He comes from good stock, he can fight. Thats no disrespect to Jo Jo but that just goes to show the talent and skillset that Ive been going against., King Tug was a helluva fighter. Gary Antuanne Russell made his professional debut in 2017 on a card that also featured two of his older brothers, Gary Allen Russell Jr. and Gary Antonio Russell. Though their fighting family has grown accustomed to boxing through tragedy, it was particularly difficult for Gary Antonio Russell to box only 10 days after Boosas death. He defeated Dominican veteran Juan Carlos Payano by technical decision in a fight Showtime televised only 10 days after Boosa suddenly died. Boosa Russell died outside of a friends house on the very same street where Gary Russell Jr. owns multiple properties and their parents live. The victory saw Russell, who has a perfect 16-0 (16 knockouts) record, move up to No. He has the ability to decide which style he wants to employ in the fight to make it work.". I'm doing physical therapy right now with my arm. I told him good job, said Russell Jr. I know pops proud, but, at the end of the day, were perfectionists. Yet when Russell began shifting his attention to his next opponent, the World Boxing Council featherweight champion barely saw Gary Sr., who was managing severe health issues, and continued to mourn his brother, who died in 2020 of cardiac arrest less than two weeks before Christmas. Featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr., a D.C. native and a Russell also has mentioned moving up multiple divisions to face Gervonta Davis in what would be one of the most anticipated showdowns in the sport. I dont think Gary has faced anyone since he became champion that has the skills that I have, said Magsayo, who is coming off a 10th-round knockout of Julio Ceja in August. I know the sport of boxing is something I cant do forever, so Im looking at it and ready to start making my mark on the sport of boxing.". It solidified his status as one of the top young contenders in the deep junior welterweight division. Full progression. We gotta make up for it in 2022.. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Russell Jr: Physically, Im strong. Gary Russell Jr. (31-1, 18 KOs) acknowledged during the aforementioned virtual press conference that he essentially trained himself during a recently completed training camp due to his fathers long hospital stay. 'Success is the ultimate revenge,'"Gary Antuanne said. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. But Russell remains adamant about not vacating his belt unless he is assured of fighting for a title in a heavier weight class. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Like I said, I wouldn't want a murderer lingering around, knowing that I'm his brother. It has taken Gary Russell Jr., boxings longest-reigning champion, more than a year to feel somewhat at ease when the 33-year-old champion drives down the street now named after his late brother. Antuanne Russell is expected to return in the fall. How Many Gary Russells Are There? Zenger: You had the shoulder injury in the [Mark] Magsayo fight, and are now dealing with the loss of your father. During the defense's cross-examination of E. Jean Carroll, Trump's attorney asked the writer why she "did not scream" when she was "supposedly raped.". The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. When my brother passed, Antonio competed, and I didnt know that he was actually gonna be able to compete. Russell, who is the eldest of three active fighting brothers, was largely happy with how things played out. Shakur lost to him in the Olympics and King Tut beat him in the pros. The fighting Russell brothers are a force of nature. This fight will be something that will plateau my younger brother and put him on that level. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. When Im at my parents house, it does something to me just to be on the street, Gary Russell Jr. said. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Since Gary Boosa Russells death only Gary Antonio has fought in a ring. Russell since has beaten five straight opponents as the divisions longest active reigning champion. Unfortunately I cant get it back. All rights reserved, who competed in the 2016 Olympic Summer Games, his father Gary Russell Sr. told The Washington Post in a 2006 interview, 11-Year-Old, 15-Year-Old Brothers Missing From Bethesda, Tipped Workers See Slight Pay Increase in DC, Watch News4: Live and Replays on NBC4 App, Peacock, Roku, Samsung TV Plus & Xumo Play, Metropolitan Police Department (DC Police / MPD), Family Awaits Return of DC Mother Missing for More Than 3 Weeks, Man Dead, Teen Injured as DC Ends April With Series of Overnight Shootings, 8-Year-Old Woodbridge Girl Dies From Crash Injuries, 5 Reasons to Choose a Family Medicine Doctor. Trying to make sure they are where they need to be. Where are you physically and mentally right now? It was the first fight we had without my father being in the corner, said Russell Were using this as fuel. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Roughly two weeks ago, Russell Jr.s younger brother, Gary Boosa Russell, passed away due to an unexpected heart attack. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. gtag('js', new Date()); The gym is definitely our sanctuary. Rarely does the Maryland resident suffer any abrasions when he does compete, nor does he have any setbacks during his training camps. He used boxing as a tool to keep his boys safe from the dangers of "the streets, he told Yahoo Sports in a 2014 interview. Im mentally strong when it comes to stuff like this.. If you ever paid attention to my career prior to my injury, whenever I competed, and they were on the card, Id be working their corner, then go back in the dressing room and get ready for my fight. All rights reserved. He was giving them a guideline for the future, his mother, Lawan, says. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. "I dont want to rush them. You have to be able to accept the information thats being given to you and then go out there and produce it. During every training camp in his professional boxing career, D.C.-born Gary Russell Jr. had been able to turn to his father and trainer, Gary Sr., for guidance and one of his younger brothers, Gary Boosa Russell, for support at the familys Enigma Gym in Capitol Heights, Md. Most recently he scored a unanimous decision over Tugstsogt Nyambayar on Feb. 8, 2020, at PPL Center in Allentown, Pa. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. Russell Jr: Physically, I'm strong. After his brother and his fathers passing in and out of the hospital with his health problems Gary Russell Jr had to train himself for his upcoming match. When my brother passed, Antonio competed, and I didnt know that he was actually gonna be able to compete. News4s Tracee Wilkins reports from a boxing gym. He defeated Dominican veteran Juan Carlos Payano by technical decision in a fight Showtime televised only 10 days after Boosa suddenly died. Im still dealing with it, Gary Russell Jr. said. And he said, You know, bruh, I wanna fight. He has used Boosas death as inspiration, though, while getting through much of his training camp without his father in the gym. "I feel devastated," Gary Antuanne Russell told News4 on Friday. Gary Russell Jr. has taken over the role of trainer for his younger brothers since the passing of their father, Gary Sr. Gary Russell Jr. gives instructions during the workout of his brother, Gary Antuanne Russell. When Russell squares off against Magsayo, his father/trainer, Gary Russell Sr., will work his sons corner and shout instructions from the venue floor because his left foot was amputated last month due to complications from type 2 diabetes. When Im at my parents house, it does something to me just to be on the street, Gary Russell Jr. said. He can be reached on Twitter @Idecboxing. Russell Jr: I expect for Antuanne to give his opponent nothing, but take everything from him. With that being said, his willingness to step into the ring on a more consistent basis simply isnt something that he believes will be conducive to the sport. Gary Russell Jr. (31-1, 18 KOs) acknowledged during the aforementioned virtual press conference that he essentially trained himself during a recently completed training camp due to his fathers long hospital stay. Gary Antonio (16-0, 12 KOs) and Gary Antuanne (12-0, 12 KOs) keep ascendingthe ranks and dazzling in the process. As far as mentally, I'm more focused on my younger brothers. Gary Russell Jr was born into a large family with five brothers to keep him company. Zenger: You had the shoulder injury in the [Mark] Magsayo fight, and are now dealing with the loss of your father. Were solid, man. Im a firm believer in that energy doesnt go anywhere. Man, mental toughness. I injured myself before the Magsayo fight. I thought it would be a hell of a fight, a good fight, he has a great name, a great background. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. He was born in Gastonia, NC, on December 14, 1932. His death adds to the responsibility of Gary Jr., who is determined to keep the name and the fighting careers of his brothers alive. When Russell squares off against Magsayo, his father/trainer, Gary Russell Sr., will work his sons corner and shout instructions from the venue floor because his left foot was amputated last month due to complications from type 2 diabetes. "My definition of a dynasty is information being passed down.". Unfortunately, I cant get it back. Work It: Gary Russell Jr. Steps Up To Guide His Brothers Careers, Beauty entrepreneur Aaliyah Thompson named a McDonalds Change Leader, Zaila Avant-Garde is inspiring kids and adults in her upcoming books, Austin Basis says diabetes pushed him to be a disciplined actor, Kimmi, Maurice Scott share relationship update on Love & Marriage: Huntsville, Rick Ross neighbors trying to stop his car show, Deion Sanders blasts NFL for ignoring HBCUs; some call him a hypocrite. Gary Antonio, he held it together the entire time, Gary Russell Jr. said. "Me, I'm more open. The current layoff of nearly two years is the lengthiest of Russells career, which has been marked by infrequent activity since he claimed the WBC title. The feeling of having three Russell brothers featured on the same card never gets old. Drayton was a promising young boxer and the brother of Gary Antuanne Russell, who competed in the 2016 Olympic Summer Games, and Gary Russell Jr., who was a member of the U.S. boxing team in the 2008 Olympic Summer Games. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. "Antonio he's deceptively strong. A lot of times people like to put [memorials] on a shirt or something like that, Gary Russell Jr. told BoxingScene.com. We gotta make up for it in 2022.. Acting Police Chief Peter Newsham said the two shootings were related, the Post reported. WebANOTHER TRAGEDY STRIKES GARY RUSSELL JR AND THE RUSSELL FAMILY. Is the boxing gym the Russell brothers sanctuary? What happened to Gary Russell Jr brother? Questions and/or comments can be sent to Anson at [emailprotected] and you can follow him on Twitter @AnsonWainwright. I wish I had more time with my younger brother. He also has overseen the development of all the fighting Russell brothers, beginning with eldest son Gary Jr., 33, whose only loss was to Vasiliy Lomachenko in 2014 for the then-vacant World Boxing Organization title. Russell whose bout will be televised live on Showtime, with the main card beginning at 9 p.m. attributes his dearth of opponents to higher-profile fighters avoiding him. It shows you that time waits for no one, Russell said. Since the United States has the worlds largest Christian population Gary Russell Jr. may also follow Christianity. Renowned boxing trainer Gary Russell Sr. has passed away. I believe that the best should fight the best. Devaun Drayton, a promising boxer who was one of Gary Russell Sr.s 11 Though their fighting family has grown accustomed to boxing through tragedy, it was particularly difficult for Gary Antonio Russell to box only 10 days after Boosas death. For them to stay focused, stay on point, and still be grinding, pushing in the right direction, I get animated about that. Your email address will not be published. "As long as older brother, (Gary) Jr., is still in the game which I believe he will be he's the head. The speedy Russell Jr., a bantamweight, was a medal favorite, but 2021 was a vicious year, man. Unfortunately, in May 2022, the captain of the ship, Gary Russell Sr., the man responsible for his sons getting into boxing and all bearing the same name, passed Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year. Jermell and Jermall Charlo were the last sibling pairs to co-headline a bout as world champs; the Russell trio doing it would be unprecedented. District police did not make an arrest until 13 years later, and the killer was sentenced to 52 years in prison in 2019. Although the 62-year-old trainer trained Russell Jr. and the rest of his kids throughout their amateur and professional careers he has been unable to attend most of Russell Jr.s training sessions for the Magsayo match in suburban Washington D.C. Gary Russell Jr is on Instagram under the username @mrgaryrusselljr with over 67K followers. He wasnt here in the flesh, but I definitely felt his energy and aura all around us that night.. Join our newsletter to get info about latest events and deals! Gary Antonio Russell, 28, fights in the 118-pound division and Gary Antuanne Russell, 25, at 140 pounds. The three pros Gary Russell Jr., Gary Antonio Russell and Gary Antuanne Russell have a combined record of 65-2. Im going to go in there and show him something hes never seen before, and well see how he reacts.. Still beat that ass with one arm, by the way. I made it look easy. I thought it would be a hell of a fight, a good fight, he has a great name, a great background. Copyright 2022 Rolling Out. ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey A day doesnt pass when Gary Russell Jr. doesnt think a lot about his late younger brother, Gary Boosa Russell. Russell has gone through a lot of tragedy in his life. Where are you physically and mentally right now? So, to be able to go there now and know that everyone on the street have to change their IDs, everything else, the mail thats coming in, because it has my younger brothers nickname on it, its refreshing.. GOINES, Emmett Franklin Emmett Franklin Goines passed away April 21, 2023, at the age of 90, in Atlanta. Im more joyful. You have to give it everything that you can. Man, mental toughness. The two were the first to embrace in the ring when Russell won the WBC 126-pound belt in March 2015 with a fourth-round knockout of Jhonny Gonzalez in Las Vegas. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Please LaCroix told the Post he wanted to get the teen into the 2008 Olympics because he was an incredible boxer. I wont water the sport down by fighting a complete bum or somebody that they know Im going to beat up. "It depends on how things move in the boxing world.". Russell Jr: Hell, yeah! Which one of the Russell brothers passed away? Who does that?. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We got a gym credo that says. "By the time my younger brothers get to the point that I am in my career," Saturday's headliner, "Mr." Gary Russell, said, "I expect for them to be better than I am. Gary Sr. battled Type 2 diabetes for years \u0026 was forced to have his leg amputated last December. Gary Russell Jr. will fight for the first time Saturday night since his brothers death 13 months ago. He probably has some more [vengeance] that he want to do," Gary Antuanne Russell said. We're using this as fuel. We'd be able to make history.". After a successful career singing backup for such artists as Roy Hamilton, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Presley, and Aretha Franklin, Houston embarked on a solo career, winning two Grammy Awards for her work.. Houston is the mother of singer and actress Gary Boosa Russell was the second of Gary Russell Jr.s brothers to die young. McLeod appeared in court Thursday and was held without bond. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Ill give you a C. He agreed.. Weve got shit weve got to work on. He was born on September 15, 1955 to the late James and Shirley (Marley) Smith of Snow Camp, NC. CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. Regardless of what I've been through or what we've been through, I can be irritated, frustrated, have a bad day, and my father would know if I'm going through something. Boosa was just 25 when he died from a heart attack in December 2020. His death adds to the responsibility of Jr., who is determined to keep the name and the fighting careers of his brothers alive. "'Mr.' Only Gary Antonio has fought since Gary Boosas death, and after he defeated Alejandro Santiago by a majority decision in November in Las Vegas, Russell was ringside to share an emotional family moment. ET). He lived in Atlanta for 86 years. I was always working side by side with my father when it came to training and guiding my younger brothers. Zenger: You guys have suffered so many losses outside the ring, but barely any inside the ring. All rights Reserved. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Zenger: When they presented the name, Rances Barthelemy for Antuanne, what were your thoughts? The Russell brother have been having fun, fun with Gary Jr. (30-1, 18 KOs) rattling off six straight victories, including four straight title defenses, since his lone loss He was molding and prepping me without me knowing it to a certain extent. Honoring his brothers memory has been one of the WBC featherweight champions primary motivations throughout this training camp for a mandated title defense against the Philippines Mark Magsayo at Borgata Event Center (Showtime; 9 p.m. Actually, King Tug beat the guy who Shakur Stevenson lost to in the Olympics. And right after he held it together all the way up until they announced him as the winner. I refuse to have someone else train me other than my dad, so for some of this training camp, Ive honestly trained myself.. In the main event, 28-year-old Gary Russell Jr. (27-1), a member of the 2008 Olympic team, is heavily favored to retain his 126-pound WBC belt against Colombian challenger Oscar Escandon (25-2). He was buried with the plane ticket to his new life in his pocket. But in order to excel in anything you're doing, you have to be able to take constructive criticism. After Little Gary collapsed in 2008 and others fell short, Antuanne is the last hope This fight will be something that will plateau my younger brother and put him on that level. Ill be training like Im getting ready for a fight, and I dont have anything coming up! So, to be able to go there now and know that everyone on the street have to change their IDs, everything else, the mail thats coming in, because it has my younger brothers nickname on it, its refreshing.. Were good. We run together, we swim together, everything we do is together as a unit.". However, he can also see why referee Shada Murdaugh curtailed the fight after the Cuban was dropped. I refused to have my younger brother just on a shirt, to be remembered by a shirt.. We get to a certain age, we want to do what we want to do. Antuanne himself has a lot of mentors. Whoever my next opponent is it doesnt matter., EP 52: Heather Hardy and Ronica Jeffrey on Women Boxing, Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia Fight Brings In Over A Million Pay Per View Buys, Gervonta Davis: "It Was Fun While It Lasted", Boxing Insider Presents Broadway Boxing on DAZN Featuring Brian Ceballo Thur Night, BoxingInsider and DiBella Entertainment Present "Broadway Boxing" on DAZN April 27, Shakur Stevenson: "Im Ready To Fight Whoever". Though their fighting family has grown accustomed to boxing through tragedy, it was particularly difficult for Gary Antonio Russell to box only 10 days after Boosas death. window._taboola = window._taboola || [];_taboola.push({mode: 'thumbnails-mid-article',container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails',placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails',target_type: 'mix'}); window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; The three pros Gary Russell Jr., Gary Antonio Russell and Gary Antuanne Russell have a combined record of 65-2. Plus -- a look at the numbers that the new casino has racked up so far. Gary Russell Jr lost his brother Gary Boosa Russell on December 13 2020 to a sudden heart attack. Fisher died after he was shot Oct. 1, 2006 on the 1100 block of 21st Street NE, less than a mile away. ", AddedGary Antonio: "(My dad tells us), 'There's a short window and all good things come to an end, so take advantage of it.' "Gary Jr. has the jab, he has good eyes and hand speed," he said. Gary Antonio Russell: Fights on for his late brother Sub Lead 11-Aug-21 by Lem Satterfield "When you fall on your knees, you bleed, but, eventually, it scabs up and I do somewhat agree the stoppage was premature, but, at the same time, its at the referees desecration to stop the fight, Russell said. And I felt that was beneath my younger brother. Besides Gary Boosa Russell all his brothers are Golden Gloves National Champions. Russell Jr: Hell, yeah! Gary Sr. has been in his sons corner for every bout since Gary Jr.s pro debut in 2009. Gary Russell Jr. still applauds the resolve the bantamweight contender displayed by going through with the Payano bout. To the fans, fighters such as Tugstsogt Nyambayar, Joseph Diaz and others, arent names that completely resonate with them. I'm looking forward to it.". Gary Antuanne, the live wire of the Russell siblings, is even putting a tentative timetable on it. However, Russell agrees with the general consensus that the stoppage was early. This website or its third-party tools process personal data.In case of sale of your personal information, you may opt out by using the link. That very night he posted a video on Instagram showing and thanking the people who came to support him and his family during a difficult time. Still, year after year, Russell Jr. (31-1, 18 KOs) saunters his way to the ring, puts on an eye-catching performance, and disappears into a cloud of smoke for another year, leaving fans wanting to see more.
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