
Gary Russell Jr. Successfully Defends Title Against Worthy Opponent Joseph Diaz Jr.
On Saturday, May 19, 2018 live on Showtime from MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, WBC Featherweight world champion Gary Russell Jr. (28-1, 17 KOs) took on unbeaten No. 1 contender Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. (26-0, 14 KOs) in a scheduled 12-round championship showdown.