Gary Russell Jr. Archives — East Side Boxing

1st Quarter Progress Report

April 28, 2020 by Chris Carlson

Gary Russell Jr. - With this Coronavirus shutting down boxing along with the rest of the world, it’s an excellent time to review the first quarter of the 2020 boxing year.

With this Coronavirus shutting down boxing along with the rest of the world, it’s an excellent time to review the first quarter of the 2020 boxing year. So far, we’ve … Read more

RESULTS: Gary Russell Jr. & Rigondeaux Impress on Showtime

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 by Showtime Boxing

Gary Russell Jr. - WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. successfully defended his title by winning a unanimous decision over mandatory challenger Tugstsogt Nyambayar live on SHOWTIME Saturday night in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Pa. Russell won by the scores of 118-110, 117-111 and 116-112.

WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. successfully defended his title by winning a unanimous decision over mandatory challenger Tugstsogt Nyambayar live on SHOWTIME Saturday night in a Premier Boxing … Read more

Gary Russell Jr. defeats Tugstsogt Nyambayar – Live Updates

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 by Will Arons

Gary Russell Jr. - It wasn't pretty but WBC featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr. (31-1, 18 KOs) did enough to defeat 2012 Olympic silver medalist Tugstsogt Nyambayar (11-1, 9 KOs) by a 12 round unanimous decision on Saturday night on Showtime Boxing at the PPL Center, Allentown, Pennsylvania.

It wasn’t pretty but WBC featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr. (31-1, 18 KOs) did enough to defeat 2012 Olympic silver medalist Tugstsogt Nyambayar (11-1, 9 KOs) by a 12 round … Read more

Russell Jr. vs. Nyambayar: Where there’s smoke there’s fire?

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 by Chris Carlson

Gary Russell Jr. - This Saturday night on Showtime, yes I did write Showtime, has an interesting bout as Tugstsogt Nyambayar the mandatory challenger takes on the WBC 126-pound titlist Gary Russell Jr. Also on the card as the co-feature is Guillermo Rigondeaux vs. Liborio Solis serving as a dipping of the toes in the bantamweight water for Rigo. Not that the main event is a 50-50 but it should give Russell plenty to think about.

This Saturday night on Showtime, yes I did write Showtime, has an interesting bout as Tugstsogt Nyambayar the mandatory challenger takes on the WBC 126-pound titlist Gary Russell Jr. Also … Read more

Gary Russell Jr. and Tugstsogt Nyambayar final quotes for Saturday

February 7, 2020February 6, 2020 by Premier Boxing

Gary Russell Jr. - WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr and unbeaten mandatory challenger Tugstsogt "King Tug" Nyambayar went face-to-face at a final press conference Thursday before they headline action live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, February 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr and unbeaten mandatory challenger Tugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayar went face-to-face at a final press conference Thursday before they headline action live on SHOWTIME … Read more

Gary Russell Jr. vs. Tugstsogt Nyambayar undercard for Feb.8

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 by Premier Boxing

Gary Russell Jr. - Undefeated 2016 U.S. Olympian Gary Antuanne Russell will take on Mexico's José Marrufo in a 10-round super lightweight bout, while unbeaten bantamweight contender Antonio Russell steps in the ring for a 10-round fight highlighting the non-televised undercard Saturday, February 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Undefeated 2016 U.S. Olympian Gary Antuanne Russell will take on Mexico’s José Marrufo in a 10-round super lightweight bout, while unbeaten bantamweight contender Antonio Russell steps in the ring for … Read more

Deontay Wilder – Dominic Breazeale final press conference quotes for Saturday

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 by Showtime Boxing

Gary Russell Jr. - WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder and mandatory challenger Dominic "Trouble" Breazeale continued their war of words and further escalated their longstanding feud at the final press conference Thursday ahead of their showdown this Saturday live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and mandatory challenger Dominic “Trouble” Breazeale continued their war of words and further escalated their longstanding feud at the final press … Read more

Dominic Breazeale and Gary Russell Jr. quotes & photos

May 16, 2019May 15, 2019 by Showtime Boxing

Gary Russell Jr. - Fighters competing in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING action headlined by the Deontay Wilder vs. Dominic Breazeale heavyweight world title showdown this Saturday night showed off their skills at a media workout Wednesday prior to stepping into the ring at Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Fighters competing in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING action headlined by the Deontay Wilder vs. Dominic Breazeale heavyweight world title showdown this Saturday night showed off their skills at a media workout … Read more