
What’s Next for Gary Russell Jr.?
After a statement victory over Jhonny Gonzalez, Alex McLeish explores what's next for Gary Russell Jr.
After a statement victory over Jhonny Gonzalez, Alex McLeish explores what's next for Gary Russell Jr.
After coming close to world championship glory in 2014, Gary Russell Jr. (26-1, 15 KOs), a former United States amateur standout, delivered on his promise in impressive fashion Saturday night, knocking out defending champion Jhonny Gonzalez (57-9, 48 KOs).
“I’m back, baby!” said Kell Brook (34-0, 23 KOs) after completely dominating Jo Jo Dan (34-3, 18 KOs) to successfully retain his IBF Welterweight crown at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Brook also called out countryman Amir Khan.
Jhonny Gonzalez, Gary Russell Jr., Jermell Charlo and Vanes Martirosyan weighed in before their respective bouts on Saturday night.
In preparation for one of the biggest fights in boxing history, Showtime is set to air a special documentary series that will focus on Floyd Mayweather as he prepares for his mega-fight with Manny Pacquiao.
Kell Brook and Jo Jo Dan weighed in before they go toe-to-toe on Saturday night in Sheffield.
Saturday, March 28, 2015 live on Showtime at 6:15 pm, EST from the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, England, Kell Brook (33-0, 22 KOs) makes his first world title defense against No. 1 challenger, Jo Jo Dan (34-2, 18 KOs).
Two days before their important fights live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT), this Saturday, March 28, hard-hitting WBC Featherweight World Champion Jhonny Gonzalez, 2008 U.S. Olympian and former world title challenger Gary Russell Jr., undefeated super welterweight Jermell Charlo and once-beaten super welterweight Vanes Martirosyan participated in the final press conference at The Pearl Theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
The excellent night of fights featuring WBC Featherweight World Champion Jhonny Gonzalez (57-8, 48 KOs)defending his title against highly regarded contender Gary Russell Jr. (25-1, 14 KOs) and top 154-pound contenders Jermell Charlo (25-0, 11 KOs) and Vanes Martirosyan (35-1-1, 21 KOs) squaring offwill be supplemented by a full night of undercard fights featuring first class fighters in tough matchups.
On Saturday, March 28, 2015, Showtime presents a world-class doubleheader, featuring Featherweight world champion Jhonny Gonzalez (57-8, 48 KOs) defending his 126-pound title against lightning fast up-and-comer, Gary Russell Jr. (25-1, 14 KOs) in the main event.
After a routine confidence builder just three months ago, Featherweight contender Gary Russell Jr. takes a massive jump up in class for the second time in his career to face hard hitting WBC king, Jhonny Gonzalez in Las Vegas this Saturday night.
Despite the fact that this Saturday’s fight between Super Welterweights Jermell Charlo (25-0-0, 11 KOs) and Vanes Martirosyan (35-1-1, 21 KOs) is not a “title eliminator,” it’s very possible that the winner will receive a title-shot by the end of 2015.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will make his return against former Andrzej Fonfara on April 18. Fonfara is confident and says he's ready to show Chavez that he's a better boxer.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (48-1-1, 32 KOs) will make his return to the ring against Andrzej Fonfara (26-3, 15 KOs) on April 18. His father, Chavez Sr., showed concern about Fonfara in a recent conference call.
Quotes and photos from the kick-off presser to formally announce the fight we've all been waiting for, Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao.