How Many Gary Russells Are There? Gary Sr. has been in his sons corner for every bout since Gary Jr.s pro debut in 2009. Boosa was just 25 when he died from a heart attack in December 2020. Regardless of what I've been through or what we've been through, I can be irritated, frustrated, have a bad day, and my father would know if I'm going through something. 2021 was a vicious year, man. 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. REST IN PEACE GARY RUSSELL SR! 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. In 2004 another brother, Devaun Drayton, then 17, was fatally shot in Northeast. 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. Gary Russell Jr. explains to Zenger how the family is moving forward. Gary Sr. battled Type 2 diabetes for years \u0026 was forced to have his leg amputated last December. Im grateful that I have the mental capacity. I'm making sure I can give them the jewels that's necessary for the path that pops had for them. I injured myself before the Magsayo fight. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Regardless of what Ive been through or what weve been through, I can be irritated, frustrated, have a bad day, and my father would know if Im going through something. Russell also has mentioned moving up multiple divisions to face Gervonta Davis in what would be one of the most anticipated showdowns in the sport. After Christmas break that year, Drayton did not want to go back to Glen Mills so he stayed at his grandmothers house. 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. Unfortunately I cant get it back. 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. But Russell remains adamant about not vacating his belt unless he is assured of fighting for a title in a heavier weight class. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 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. Russell Jr: Its funny because thats how its always been. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. I'm doing physical therapy right now with my arm. Roughly two weeks ago, Russell Jr.s younger brother, Gary Boosa Russell, passed away due to an unexpected heart attack. Trying to make sure they are where they need to be. He defeated Dominican veteran Juan Carlos Payano by technical decision in a fight Showtime televised only 10 days after Boosa suddenly died. The family affair also includes their patriarch and trainer, Gary Russell Sr., presiding over their corners and fellow brotherGary Allan Russellserving as mitt man and assistant trainer. He was born on September 15, 1955 to the late James and Shirley (Marley) Smith of Snow Camp, NC. He has the ability to decide which style he wants to employ in the fight to make it work.". 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. I know how it is, and you know how it is. You know, so it was mean. 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 Russell Sr. is a former boxer who trained his 11 children in the sport. He defeated Dominican veteran Juan Carlos Payano by technical decision in a fight Showtime televised only 10 days after Boosa suddenly died. I refused to have my younger brother just on a shirt, to be remembered by a shirt.. 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. He is survived by his son, Blaine Taylor and a daughter Lisa Taylor. My brother had ample time in that round to close. All rights reserved. Im a firm believer in that energy doesnt go anywhere. You know, so it was mean. 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. The gym is definitely our sanctuary. Thus for the first time, Russell (31-1, 18 knockouts) has often trained in solitude in advance of his bout against mandatory challenger Mark Magsayo (23-0, 16 KOs) of the Philippines on Saturday night at Borgata Event Center in Atlantic City, N.J. It has been very difficult, but I tell people all the time, life is like boxing, Russell said. Im doing physical therapy right now with my arm. And once again, I use it as fuel, I use it as motivation. He recently left the hospital against doctors recommendations to take part in training camp in person rather than via Zoom. 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. It solidified his status as one of the top young contenders in the deep junior welterweight division. You have to have a certain level of maturity to understand that everything is coming from a good place. I wish I had more time with my younger brother, Gary Russell Jr. stated during a virtual press conference recently. He was giving them a guideline for the future, his mother, Lawan, says. 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. You have to be able to accept the information that's being given to you and then go out there and produce it. I rather face a mandatory challenger than face a regular Joe blow and knock somebody out. Russell Jr: I expect for Antuanne to give his opponent nothing, but take everything from him. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. And he competed. Russell Jr: Physically, I'm strong. We get to a certain age, we want to do what we want to do. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. "By the time my younger brothers get to the point that I am in my career," Saturday's headliner, "Mr." Gary Russell, said, "I expect for them to be better than I am. 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. 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 loss of his younger brother has left him incredibly hurt, amongst other emotions. I could see that happening as well in the future. ET). The feeling of having three Russell brothers featured on the same card never gets old. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. "I love being able to compete side-by-side and share it with my younger brothers.". His father was concerned for his sons safety, so he contacted Milton LaCroix, a boxing coach he knew in Florida. LaCroix told the Post he wanted to get the teen into the 2008 Olympics because he was an incredible boxer. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year. Gary Jr. explained to Zenger how the family is moving forward. Zenger: You had the shoulder injury in the [Mark] Magsayo fight, and are now dealing with the loss of your father. Im still dealing with it, Gary Russell Jr. said. That process begins for the Russell family Saturday night at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. The patriarch of the fighting family out of Washington, D.C., made that clearwhen he gaveSN a snapshot of his sons best in-ring exploits. 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. "It's conceivable,"he said. 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. 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. Man, mental toughness. The undefeated Vargas moved up to featherweight after he won the 122-pound title in 2019. But in order to excel in anything youre doing, you have to be able to take constructive criticism. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. I believe that energy is transferable. Your destination for the best boxing news, videos and live streams! A lot of times people like to put [memorials] on a shirt or something like that, Gary Russell Jr. told BoxingScene.com. Join our newsletter to get info about latest events and deals! 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 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.. He can be reached on Twitter @Idecboxing. We get to a certain age, we want to do what we want to do. Actually, King Tug beat the guy who Shakur Stevenson lost to in the Olympics. I was always working side by side with my father when it came to training and guiding my younger brothers. Though the deaths of his brothers rocked him to his very core he has stayed vital for his family and has grown as a man. Acting Police Chief Peter Newsham said the two shootings were related, the Post reported. After his brother and his fathers passing in and out of the hospital with his health problems Gary Russell Jr had to train himself for his upcoming match. Devaun Drayton, a promising boxer who was one of Gary Russell Sr.s 11 Im more joyful. 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. Gary Russell Jr. gets in a workout while rehabbing an injured shoulder. "My definition of a dynasty is information being passed down.". "I'll be working my younger brothers'corners before my fight and of course I'll be competing right after, Russell told Sporting News. *Terms apply. Gary Antuanne, the live wire of the Russell siblings, is even putting a tentative timetable on it. Trying to make sure they are where they need to be. I would like to see a Leo Santa Cruz or one of these guys fight a King Tug. And I know my brothers with me. CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. The speedy Russell Jr., a bantamweight, was a medal favorite, but Were solid, man. And once again, I use it as fuel, I use it as motivation. Gary Russell Jr. will be under the bright lights of the PPL Center in Allentown, Pa.,on Saturday night well before putting his WBC featherweight title on the line against mandatory challengerTugstsogt Nyambayar. Fisher died after he was shot Oct. 1, 2006 on the 1100 block of 21st Street NE, less than a mile away. "There's an order to which things go,"Gary Antonio affirmed. If the Russells fight their plan to fruition, then there will never be an argument over who's the headliner, either. I thought it would be a hell of a fight, a good fight, he has a great name, a great background. "He has a real acumen for his opponents. Boosa Russell died outside of a friends house on the very same street where Gary Russell Jr. owns multiple properties and their parents live. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. 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. We'd be able to make history.". Im making sure I can give them the jewels thats necessary for the path that pops had for them. I'll be training like I'm getting ready for a fight, and I don't have anything coming up! The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". We're good. 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. window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; Promoted By University of Maryland Capital Region Health, Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. He probably has some more [vengeance] that he want to do," Gary Antuanne Russell said. Zenger: You guys have suffered so many losses outside the ring, but barely any inside the ring. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. For them to stay focused, stay on point, and still be grinding, pushing in the right direction, I get animated about that. 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. Although the 62-year-old trainer trained Russell Jr. and the rest of his kids throughout their amateur and professional careers he has been unable to attend most of Russell Jr.s training sessions for the Magsayo match in suburban Washington D.C. Gary Russell Jr is on Instagram under the username @mrgaryrusselljr with over 67K followers. He is due in court April 19. 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.. 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". It was the first fight we had without my father being in the corner, said Russell Jr. with a heavy-heart. Were good. "Antonio he's deceptively strong. Thats no disrespect to Jo Jo but that just goes to show the talent and skillset that Ive been going against., King Tug was a helluva fighter. But in order to excel in anything you're doing, you have to be able to take constructive criticism. I thought it would be a hell of a fight, a good fight, he has a great name, a great background. 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. I know how it is, and you know how it is. Energy is transferable, so hand me some of that energy because Im gonna need it.. 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. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. And right after he held it together all the way up until they announced him as the winner. Most recently he scored a unanimous decision over Tugstsogt Nyambayar on Feb. 8, 2020, at PPL Center in Allentown, Pa. "It depends on how things move in the boxing world.". And he came back to the corner, and he just broke down, crying. Im still dealing with it, Gary Russell Jr. said. No matter the religion he certainly has god-given talent. 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. Theres a lot of guys in the sport of boxing dying because of head trauma. After their father Gary Russell Sr. trained four of them to compete in boxing they are all named Gary. 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. 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 Jr. will be present in the corner of his younger brother, Antuanne, as he tries to remain undefeated against the experienced Rances Barthelemy on July 30, live on Showtime. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. A lot of times people like to put [memorials] on a shirt or something like that, Gary Russell Jr. told BoxingScene.com. gtag('js', new Date()); The long stretches of inactivity have never quite made sense to several inside boxing circles. Gary Antonio (16-0, 12 KOs) and Gary Antuanne (12-0, 12 KOs) keep ascendingthe ranks and dazzling in the process. Zenger: Does your approach change now that you are assuming more of a role in your brothers careers? Russell Jr: Hell, yeah! Gary Boosa Russell was the second of Gary Russell Jr.s brothers to die young. His father had to have one of his feet amputated last month owing to complications from type 2 diabetes. It does not store any personal data. The boxing world has lost one of its father-trainers, Gary Russell Sr., the patriarch of the fighting Russell family. Unfortunately, I cant get it back. Yet, in the case of current WBC featherweight titlist Gary Russell Jr., hes only been forced to clock in for his shift once a year. WebThe acclaimed coach tragically passed away due to complications from Type 2 Diabetes on May 23. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. His death adds to the responsibility of Jr., who is determined to keep the name and the fighting careers of his brothers alive. And I felt that was beneath my younger brother. I thought he executed the game plan, but not completely to my liking. 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 Im still coping with it. Gary Russell Sr named all his sons Gary and envisaged an Olympic dynasty. I think it would be an interesting fight. From left: Gary Antonio Russell, Gary Russell, Jr. and Gary Allan Russell work out in the ring. Keith Idec is a senior writer/columnist for BoxingScene.com. Zenger: When they presented the name, Rances Barthelemy for Antuanne, what were your thoughts? The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. Copyright Act states:NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.THIS VIDEO AND OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE\" Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 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. After Little Gary collapsed in 2008 and others fell short, Antuanne is the last hope How will he do this Saturday? "That's the whole plan,"he said. Please I injured myself before the Magsayo fight. The fighting Russell brothers are a force of nature. 2023 RING TV LIVE. The three pros Gary Russell Jr., Gary Antonio Russell and Gary Antuanne Russell have a combined "It makes me feel more secure. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. However, he struggles to pinpoint exactly the last time he has stepped into the ring more than just once. The current layoff of nearly two years is the lengthiest of Russells career, which has been marked by infrequent activity since he claimed the WBC title. When contacted by phone Thursday afternoon, Gary Russell Jr. said his family was struggling to cope with news of the arrest. Gary Russell Jr belongs to the Afro-American ethnicity and is of American Nationality. 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. Head Bussin Boxing 15.7K subscribers 5.5K views 9 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. I thought he got the job done, Russell Jr. told The Ring. We gotta make up for it in 2022.. Rarely does the Maryland resident suffer any abrasions when he does compete, nor does he have any setbacks during his training camps. Featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr., a D.C. native and a Like I said, I wouldn't want a murderer lingering around, knowing that I'm his brother. McLeod appeared in court Thursday and was held without bond. We're using this as fuel. He was buried with the plane ticket to his new life in his pocket. 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. Besides Gary Boosa Russell all his brothers are Golden Gloves National Champions. Which one of the Russell brothers passed away? Other fighters he has called out at 135 pounds include Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia. He will have world titles in his crosshairs in 2023. 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 Youve got to keep your chin down and your hands up, and youve got to fire when youve got an opening. News4s Tracee Wilkins reports from a boxing gym. Copyright 2022 Rolling Out. Look at Jo Jo Diaz, he became a world champion by beating Tevin Farmers ass good. Gary Antonio Russell, 28, fights in the 118-pound division and Gary Antuanne Russell, 25, at 140 pounds. We gotta make up for it in 2022.. "Using that credo keeps us honest and humble because it shows that were still on the same page. "Theres never been three brothers to hold a title on the same card or just three brothers as world champions. 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. Mark Lelinwalla is a contributing writer and editor for DAZN News. 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.

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