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The Third Time’s The Charm: Russell Jr. Thumps Escandón by TKO, Tacks on 4th Consecutive Win

Paul Jones - May 21, 2017 Leave a Comment

By Paul “Paparazzi” Jones and Justin Jones |Photos © Paul “Paparazzi” Jones OXON HILL, MARYLAND –After two failed attempts, WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr.(28-1, 17KOs) finally got his chance to take on former Interim WBC titlist Óscar Escandón (25-3, 17 KO)on Saturday night at […]

Gary Russell Jr TKOs Oscar Escandon

Showtime Boxing - May 20, 2017 Leave a Comment

From the MGM National Harbor “Mr.” Gary Russell Jr. (28-1, 17 KOs) had a successful homecoming in front of a nearly sold out crowd as he defended his WBC Featherweight World title with a seventh-round stoppage against the very tough, […]

Photo Gallery: Official Weigh-In Results for Gary Russell Jr. (125.5) vs. Óscar Escandón (125.75)

Paul Jones - May 19, 2017 Leave a Comment

By Paul “Paparazzi” Jones | Photo © Paul “Paparazzi” Jones OXON HILL, MARYLAND–After two false starts, reigning WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. (27-1, 16 KOs) and Interim WBC titlist Óscar Escandón (25-2, 17 KO) are set to reboot their match-up for […]

Gary Russell vs Oscar Escandon: Weigh-In Results

Showtime Boxing - May 18, 2017 Leave a Comment

Gary Russell Jr 125.5 vs. Oscar Escandon 125.75 Andre Dirrell 167.5 vs. Jose Uzcategui 166.5 Rances Barthelemy 139.5 vs. Kiryl Relikh 139.5 Gary Russell Jr will successfully defend his WBC Featherweight title, but Oscar Escandon will not be a walk […]

Davis vs Walsh Interview Transcript

Showtime Boxing - May 10, 2017 Leave a Comment

GERVONTA DAVIS Thoughts on going to London to make his first title defense on foreign soil: “I believe it was the right business move as far as getting me to the UK in my early career and giving the fans […]

Escandon injured, Russell Jr. fight postponed

Premier Boxing - February 28, 2017

The featherweight championship match between Gary Russell Jr. and Oscar Escandon, scheduled for Saturday, March 11 at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland, has been postponed after Escandon was injured in training, according to Escandon’s promoter Sampson Lewkowicz.

Russell stops Hyland; Pedraza decisions Smith

Showtime Boxing - April 17, 2016

WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. retained his title with a remarkable TKO of Irishman Patrick Hyland Saturday on SHOWTIME from Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. In the co-feature, Jose Pedraza defended his IBF Junior […]

Russell Jr and Hyland make weight

Showtime Boxing - April 15, 2016

(Credit: Stephanie Trapp/SHOWTIME) WBC FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Gary Russell Jr. – 126 Pounds Patrick Hyland – 126 Pounds IBF JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Russell-Hyland & Pedraza-Smith quotes

Showtime Boxing - April 13, 2016

(Credit: Stephanie Trapp/SHOWTIME) NEW YORK (April 13, 2016) – WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. (26-1, 15 KOs), of Capitol Heights, Md., and Irish contender Patrick Hyland (31-1, 15 KOs), of Dublin, faced off at the final press conference Wednesday […]

Russell Jr – Hyland quotes

Showtime Boxing - April 6, 2016

NEW YORK (April 7, 2016) – The boxers who will be fighting Saturday, April 16 on a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® world title doubleheader are deep into their respective training camps as they continue preparation for their bouts at Foxwoods Resort […]