The mandatories are the next best guys after the champions, explained Russell Jr. The mandatories have to beat everybody in order to be the number one contender to challenge the champion for the title. Trying to make sure they are where they need to be. However, he struggles to pinpoint exactly the last time he has stepped into the ring more than just once. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year. 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. I dont remember man, said Russell Jr. during a recent interview with Brian Custer on The Last Stand Podcast. Their fathers health has been at the forefront of Gary Russell Jr.s mind while preparing to box Magsayo (23-0, 16 KOs). I wish I had more time with my younger brother. Roughly two weeks ago, Russell Jr.s younger brother, Gary Boosa Russell, passed away due to an unexpected heart attack. To the fans, fighters such as Tugstsogt Nyambayar, Joseph Diaz and others, arent names that completely resonate with them. Gary Russell Jr. still applauds the resolve the bantamweight contender displayed by going through with the Payano bout. 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. Gary Russell Jr. will fight for the first time Saturday night since his brothers death 13 months ago. Passed away suddenly and peacefully on March 30, 2006 at his home in Gibsons after a courageous battle with cancer. I believe that the best should fight the best. I made it look easy. Head Bussin Boxing 15.7K subscribers 5.5K views 9 These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. 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.". He defeated Dominican veteran Juan Carlos Payano by technical decision in a fight Showtime televised only 10 days after Boosa suddenly died. The gym is definitely our sanctuary. CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. It does not store any personal data. 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. All rights Reserved. That very night he posted a video on Instagram He probably has some more [vengeance] that he want to do," Gary Antuanne Russell said. As far as mentally, Im more focused on my younger brothers. ", AddedGary Antonio: "(My dad tells us), 'There's a short window and all good things come to an end, so take advantage of it.' Zenger: Seeing Antuanne in the gym every day and seeing his progression as a fighter and a young man, what are you expecting on fight night? 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. He was buried with the plane ticket to his new life in his pocket. I rather face a mandatory challenger than face a regular Joe blow and knock somebody out. Gary Russell Sr named all his sons Gary and envisaged an Olympic dynasty. His youngest brother, Gary Antuanne Russell, is fighting in Rio this month and will give the Maryland family a second chance at a gold medal. Since the United States has the worlds largest Christian population Gary Russell Jr. may also follow Christianity. Im a firm believer that energy is transferrable. I thought it would be a hell of a fight, a good fight, he has a great name, a great background. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Gary Russell Jr. explains to Zenger how the family is moving forward. "He has a real acumen for his opponents. "I think that would be amazing,"Gary Russell Jr., the lone world champ of the brothers, said. His older brother, Gary Allen Russell Jr., was a member of the 2008 U.S. team in Beijing. The fighting Russell brothers are a force of nature. That street in Capitol Heights, Maryland, was renamed two months after his death from Omaha Street to Boosa Street. Unfortunately I cant get it back. We got a gym credo that says. Is the boxing gym the Russell brothers' sanctuary? 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. After being informed of the brothers lofty ambition and the timing put on achieving it, Gary Russell Sr. gave his two cents. You have to have a certain level of maturity to understand that everything is coming from a good place. Russell Jr: Physically, Im strong. Im excited when I see my younger brothers… I know what life brings. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. "I'll be working my younger brothers'corners before my fight and of course I'll be competing right after, Russell told Sporting News. His death adds to the responsibility of Gary Jr., who is determined to keep the name and the fighting careers of his brothers alive. 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. Zenger: Does your approach change now that you are assuming more of a role in your brother's careers? 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. Zenger: You had the shoulder injury in the [Mark] Magsayo fight, and are now dealing with the loss of your father. Although Gary Allen Russell Jr. continues to mourn the end of his younger brother he feels it is time to get back in the ring. Gary Sr. has been in his sons corner for every bout since Gary Jr.s pro debut in 2009. Ill be training like Im getting ready for a fight, and I dont have anything coming up! Keith Idec is a senior writer/columnist for BoxingScene.com. I'm doing physical therapy right now with my arm. 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.". Gary Russell Sr. is a former boxer who trained his 11 children in the sport. The feeling of having three Russell brothers featured on the same card never gets old. ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey A day doesnt pass when Gary Russell Jr. doesnt think a lot about his late younger brother, Gary Boosa Russell. window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; He has used Boosas death as inspiration, though, while getting through much of his training camp without his father in the gym. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Welcome to r/boxing, the official home of pro boxing on Reddit! Gary Antonio, he held it together the entire time, Gary Russell Jr. said. A lot of times people like to put [memorials] on a shirt or something like that, Gary Russell Jr. told BoxingScene.com. Zenger: You guys have suffered so many losses outside the ring, but barely any inside the ring. 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. 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. Russell Jr: A little, not much. "It makes me feel more secure. "Theres never been three brothers to hold a title on the same card or just three brothers as world champions. 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. Im mentally strong when it comes to stuff like this.. You have to be able to accept the information thats being given to you and then go out there and produce it. I think the reason why you only see me once a year is because a lot of these fighters, managers and promoters dont feel as though its in their best interest to put their fighters in the ring with me and I refuse to water the sport down. Watching them grow as fighters must be fulfilling for you. I refused to have my younger brother just on a shirt, to be remembered by a shirt.. Where are you physically and mentally right now? His death adds to the responsibility of Jr., who is determined to keep the name and the fighting careers of his brothers alive. Hes 26 years old, hes still maturing and growing. "I dont want to rush them. Gary Russell Jr lost his brother Gary Boosa Russell on December 13 2020 to a sudden heart attack. Youve got to keep your chin down and your hands up, and youve got to fire when youve got an opening. Gary Russell and Gary Antonio they talk when they have to talk, he said. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. What happened to Gary Russell Jr brother? We gotta make up for it in 2022.. Russell Jr: We jumped on it. Gary Antuanne Russell Gary Allen Russell III Gary Boosa Russell and Gary Antonio Russell are his four brothers. Since Gary Boosa Russells death only Gary Antonio has fought in a ring. I could see that happening as well in the future. We run together, we swim together, everything we do is together as a unit.". Gary Russell Jr. and brothers striving to triple-headline card as world champions someday soon. Details on his arrest were not released immediately. Keith Idec is a senior writer/columnist for BoxingScene.com. I do somewhat agree the stoppage was premature, but, at the same time, its at the referees desecration to stop the fight, Russell said. "Antonio he's deceptively strong. WebGary Russell Taylor, 80,died at his home on March 31,2023 Mr. Taylor served in the US Army and was retired from American Yard Products. Gary Antonio, he held it together the entire time, Gary Russell Jr. said. And he came back to the corner, and he just broke down, crying. Still beat that ass with one arm, by the way. 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 Zenger: Seeing Antuanne in the gym every day and seeing his progression as a fighter and a young man, what are you expecting on fight night? We train hard, work hard in the gym and we feed off each others energy,""Mr."Gary Russell said. While Saturday night will give the Russells a chance to etch another chapter in their collective fight legacies, theyve already pinpointed how to make an indelible impression on the sweet science by triple-headlining a card as world champions someday soon. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. AddedGary Antonio: "It's always a special moment to fight on the same card, but it's also natural to me because I'm in the gym with them every single day. News4s Tracee Wilkins reports from a boxing gym. 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 I'll be training like I'm getting ready for a fight, and I don't have anything coming up! Gary Russell Jr., the WBC featherweight champion boxer, was devastated when was unable to compete in the Beijing Olympics. We'd be able to make history.". Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia local news, events and information. 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. The acclaimed coach tragically passed away due to complications from Type 2 Diabetes on May 23. While waiting for one of his more attractive bouts to materialize, Russell Jr. has only made the trek to the ring in order to face his mandated title challengers. The 28-year-old Gary Antonio is undefeated in 18 fights in the bantamweight division, while Gary Allen Jr., 33, has held the WBC featherweight title since 2015. WebEmily "Cissy" Houston (ne Drinkard; born September 30, 1933) is an American soul and gospel singer. 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. Russell since has beaten five straight opponents as the divisions longest active reigning champion. I thought it would be a hell of a fight, a good fight, he has a great name, a great background. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. I wont water the sport down by fighting a complete bum or somebody that they know Im going to beat 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.. Still beat that ass with one arm, by the way. However it is not entirely confirmed what religion the American professional boxer follows. 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. And right after he held it together all the way up until they announced him as the winner. However, he can also see why referee Shada Murdaugh curtailed the fight after the Cuban was dropped. Most recently he scored a unanimous decision over Tugstsogt Nyambayar on Feb. 8, 2020, at PPL Center in Allentown, Pa. The fighting Russell brothers are a force of nature. He can be reached on Twitter @Idecboxing. He was born in Gastonia, NC, on December 14, 1932. Im still dealing with it, Gary Russell Jr. said. I'm looking forward to it.". In addition to managing his career while his father was receiving treatment, Russell also bore much of the responsibility in comforting Gary Antonio and Gary Antuanne after their brother passed away, the second time the family has buried one of its own. Who does that?. Gary Sr. battled Type 2 diabetes for years \u0026 was forced to have his leg amputated last December. If you ever paid attention to my career prior to my injury, whenever I competed, and they were on the card, I'd be working their corner, then go back in the dressing room and get ready for my fight. I like to have fun, fun. Antuanne Russell is expected to return in the fall. Russell Jr: Physically, I'm strong. 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. Other fighters he has called out at 135 pounds include Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia. But in order to excel in anything you're doing, you have to be able to take constructive criticism. 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. Energy is transferable, so hand me some of that energy because Im gonna need it.. Russell told News4's Tom Sherwood that, though his roots run deep in D.C., he didn't want to come home to fight unless he was coming home a champion. The American professional boxer who has held the WBC featherweight belt since 2015 will defend his title against challenger Mark Magsayo on Saturday January 22. Your email address will not be published. Unfortunately, I cant get it back. "I'd tell her, 'Baby girl, I want to have some fun, fun.'". All rights reserved. The fans desire to see the long-reigning belt holder in the ring more often is a feeling he shares as well. Gary Russell Jr lost his brother Gary Boosa Russell on December 13 2020 to a sudden heart attack. It was the first fight we had without my father being in the corner, said Russell Jr. with a heavy-heart. It was the first fight we had without my father being in the corner, said Russell Stay with News4 for more on this developing story. WebGary Thomas Smith, age 67, of Prospect Hill, NC passed away on April 6, 2023 at his residence. 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. But while the pain was etched across his face, Russell Jr. took the time to warn whoever is the unlucky soul that will face him sometime in 2021. A bout against Rey Vargas, for instance, was in the works last year until negotiations broke down. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. Boosa Russell died outside of a friends house on the very same street where Gary Russell Jr. owns multiple properties and their parents live. 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. Plus -- a look at the numbers that the new casino has racked up so far. Russell Jr: A little, not much. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. 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. You know, all I can do is allow him to live through me at this point by continuing to be the best that I can possibly be.. He can be reached on Twitter @Idecboxing. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. WebThe acclaimed coach tragically passed away due to complications from Type 2 Diabetes on May 23. He was giving them a guideline for the future, his mother, Lawan, says. It was a whitewash when I fought him. ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey A day doesnt pass when Gary Russell Jr. doesnt think a lot about his late younger brother, Gary Boosa Russell. The three pros Gary Russell Jr., Gary Antonio Russell and Gary Antuanne Russell have a combined After Christmas break that year, Drayton did not want to go back to Glen Mills so he stayed at his grandmothers house. 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. Im grateful that I have the mental capacity. My brother had ample time in that round to close. The teenager was shot and killed March 10, 2004 on the 700 block of 26th Street NE. 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 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. Gary Russells Jr younger brother, Gary Darreke Russell, died of a heart attack at the age of 26 in December. Gary Antonio (16-0, 12 KOs) and Gary Antuanne (12-0, 12 KOs) keep ascendingthe ranks and dazzling in the process. I wish I had more time with my younger brother, Gary Russell Jr. stated during a virtual press conference recently. After their father Gary Russell Sr. trained four of them to compete in boxing they are all named Gary. And once again, I use it as fuel, I use it as motivation. Gary Russell Jr was born into a large family with five brothers to keep him company. But I think a year, a year and a halfis a good assessment.". Man, mental toughness. 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. When my brother passed, Antonio competed, and I didnt know that he was actually gonna be able to compete. "There's an order to which things go,"Gary Antonio affirmed. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. Zenger: Youre always so cool, calm and collected for your fights, but we see you get a little animated when your brothers are fighting. Although the plan is for Gary Sr. to be in his usual spot on fight night, its unclear whether he will be able to do so following a foot amputation stemming from Type 2 diabetes. Gary Russell Sr. was their father and the longtime head trainer of him and his brothers. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Another one of his brothers died way before his time should have been up. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. After Little Gary collapsed in 2008 and others fell short, Antuanne is the last hope Zenger: When they presented the name, Rances Barthelemy for Antuanne, what were your thoughts? But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. A figure that leaves fans of Russell Jr. apoplectic. Devaun Drayton, a promising boxer who was one of Gary Russell Sr.s 11 As far as mentally, I'm more focused on my younger brothers. "That's the whole plan,"he said. 2023 RING TV LIVE. I thought it was a good fight for him. The long stretches of inactivity have never quite made sense to several inside boxing circles. 2021 was a vicious year, man. Full progression. gtag('config', 'UA-160618588-3',{'custom_map': {'dimension1': 'story_id'},'story_id': '74122'}); CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. In his valedictorian speech, he urged his classmates to have mentors. Full progression. 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 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. REST IN PEACE GARY RUSSELL SR! "I feel devastated," Gary Antuanne Russell told News4 on Friday. Gary Antuanne and Gary Antonio agree wholeheartedly. Shakur lost to him in the Olympics and King Tut beat him in the pros. 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. The boxing world has lost one of its father-trainers, Gary Russell Sr., the patriarch of the fighting Russell family. I think it would be an interesting fight. Acting Police Chief Peter Newsham said the two shootings were related, the Post reported. I refused to have my younger brother just on a shirt, to be remembered by a shirt.. 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". I'll co-main event and my younger brother right behind me. Gary Antonio Russell, 27, will clashwith Jesus Martinez in bantamweight action and Gary Antuanne Russell, 23, will faceJose Marrufo in a junior welterweight scrap both further down the card. 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. "The embarrassment is just going to keep growing over this," Laura Harth, the campaign director at Safeguard Defenders, told Newsweek. 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. Boosa Russell died outside of a friends house on the very same street where Gary Russell Jr. owns multiple properties and their parents live. By Keith Idec - ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey A day doesnt pass when Gary Russell Jr. doesnt think a lot about his late younger brother, Gary Boosa 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 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. 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. Boosa was just 25 when he died from a heart attack in December 2020. Antuanne himself has a lot of mentors. I refuse to have someone else train me other than my dad, so for some of this training camp, Ive honestly trained myself.. We gotta make up for it in 2022.. 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.. 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. Gary Boosa Russell was the second of Gary Russell Jr.s brothers to die young. You know, so it was mean. We're using this as fuel. Until there arethree Russell brothers triple-headlining as world champions. Like I said, I wouldn't want a murderer lingering around, knowing that I'm his brother. I told him good job, said Russell Jr. I know pops proud, but, at the end of the day, were perfectionists. 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. He has used Boosas death as inspiration, though, while getting through much of his training camp without his father in the gym. His father had to have one of his feet amputated last month owing to complications from type 2 diabetes. He will have world titles in his crosshairs in 2023. Required fields are marked *. 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. It shows you that time waits for no one, Russell said. 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. It was almost inevitable he was going to get him out of there.. Russell, who is the eldest of three active fighting brothers, was largely happy with how things played out. This article was published more than1 year ago. Im so frustrated, hurt I got so many different emotions going on and I got it all bottled up. The loss of his younger brother has left him incredibly hurt, amongst other emotions. And he competed. Look at Jo Jo Diaz, he became a world champion by beating Tevin Farmers ass good. I injured myself before the Magsayo fight. However, Russell agrees with the general consensus that the stoppage was early. By clicking submit, you agree to receive emails from Rolling Out and accept our web terms of use and privacy and cookie policy. Hes also the most outspoken of the boxers, according to Gary Antuanne himself. Boosa was just 25 when he died from a heart attack in December 2020. Zenger: You guys have suffered so many losses outside the ring, but barely any inside the ring. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. He was 63 years old. "If I have a girlfriend my girlfriend, I don't want her to come out with me if she's not going to want to have the fun Im having, he continued. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. When Im at my parents house, it does something to me just to be on the street, Gary Russell Jr. said. A man has been charged in two cold case murders in Washington, more than a decade after a 17-year-old boy and 23-year-old man were killed in Northeast D.C. Terik McLeod, 31, was charged Wednesday in the deaths of Devaun Drayton, 17, and Carlton Fisher, 23. The World Boxing Council mourns the passing of Gary Boosa Russell, brother of our dear champion Gary Russell Jr.
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