Former champion and San Antonio-native Mario “El Azteca” Barrios snapped his two-fight losing streak with a razor sharp, career-rejuvenating performance against Jovanie Santiago in Saturday’s co-feature. Barrios dropped Santiago in the eighth round with a left to the body and followed up, causing referee Mark Calo-Oy, upon the request of Santiago’s corner, to stop the fight at 1:42 of the eighth of their welterweight contest scheduled for 10 rounds. Barrios led 70-63 on all three judges’ scorecards at the time of the stoppage. After Santiago (14-3-1, 10 KOs) touched the canvas for the fourth time of his career from the body shot, Barrios, who is back with top trainer Bob Santos, followed up with a straight right hand that snapped Santiago’s head back, causing his corner to step in. After losing his last two fights to top talents Gervonta Davis and Keith Thurman, Barrios (27-2, 18 KOs) had his way with Santiago, who was also coming off back-to-back losses to Adrien Broner and Gary ...
Undefeated 140-pound contender Gary Antuanne Russell is this week's guest on The PBC Podcast. The rising star from the fighting Russell family discusses his goals for 2024, including his preferred next opponent, as well his thoughts on the division as a whole and much more. Plus, hosts Kenneth Bouhairie and Michael Rosenthal recap last weekend's heavyweight action and, on Toe to Toe, break down the November 25 David Benavidez-Demetrius Andrade SHOWTIME PPV undercard and reveal their favorite bout on it. For show notes and more info, click here: https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/podcast
Capitol Heights, Maryland native Gary Antuanne Russell (17-0, 17 KOs) made quick work of previously undefeated Kent Cruz (16-1-3, 10 KOs), securing his eighth career first-round knockout by sending Cruz to the canvas two minutes and 39 seconds into the super lightweight bout. Russell, a 2016 U.S. Olympian, first knocked down Cruz with a left uppercut to the chin, then ended the fight with a dizzying body blow. “This is obviously good,” Russell said. “I saw the opening and I took it, and I was trying to remain disciplined defensively at the same time. More than anything, I was trying to make sure I could end it in the first round. “I wasn't shooting for the knockout streak, but that's just what happened during a minute and a half worth of work tonight. If the opportunity is there, why not take it?”
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#RodriguezLopez Fight Night Details: https://pbcham.ps/FightNight-081223 Watch the Emmanuel Rodriguez vs Melvin Lopez Official Weigh-in LIVE beginning at 2pm ET/11am PT. FIGHT NIGHT DETAILS: Rodriguez vs. Lopez will see former world champion Emmanuel Rodriguez take on streaking contender Melvin Lopez for the vacant IBF Bantamweight World Championship headlining action live on SHOWTIME® on Saturday, August 12 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Maryland. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and will see undefeated rising star and Capitol Heights, Maryland-native Gary Antuanne Russell taking on fellow unbeaten Kent Cruz in the 10-round super lightweight co-main event, plus sensational top prospect and Landover, Maryland-native Travon Marshall duels unbeaten two-time Olympian Gabriel Maestre in the 10-round welterweight telecast opener.
#RodriguezLopez Fight Night Details: https://pbcham.ps/FightNight-081223 Watch the Emmanuel Rodriguez vs Melvin Lopez Final Press Conference LIVE beginning at 1pm ET/10am PT. FIGHT NIGHT DETAILS: Rodriguez vs. Lopez will see former world champion Emmanuel Rodriguez take on streaking contender Melvin Lopez for the vacant IBF Bantamweight World Championship headlining action live on SHOWTIME® on Saturday, August 12 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Maryland. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and will see undefeated rising star and Capitol Heights, Maryland-native Gary Antuanne Russell taking on fellow unbeaten Kent Cruz in the 10-round super lightweight co-main event, plus sensational top prospect and Landover, Maryland-native Travon Marshall duels unbeaten two-time Olympian Gabriel Maestre in the 10-round welterweight telecast opener.
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Unbeaten rising star Gary Antuanne Russell (16-0, 16 KOs) delivered a sixth-round TKO (:50) over former two-division Rances Barthelemy (29-2-1, 15 KOs) in their super lightweight clash to keep his perfect knockout streak intact. Russell landed a clean leaping right hook that dropped Barthelemy early in the round, and while Barthelemy was able to get to his feet, referee Shada Murdaugh waived off the action, drawing boisterous complaints from Barthelemy, his corner and the crowd in attendance. “I know Rances is a high-grade, class athlete and he wanted to continue,” said Russell, who revealed post fight that he hurt his left hand in the fifth round. “Emotions were high. Whether we are bruised or beaten, as a warrior, you always want to continue but the referee was doing his job and if he was allowed to continue it would have been the same outcome. I would have gotten him. “In the sixth round I had him backing up. I knew he was looking for his right cross and I caught him backing ...
#RodriguezLopez FIGHT NIGHT DETAILS: https://pbcham.ps/FightNight-081223 Former world champion Emmanuel Rodriguez will take on streaking contender Melvin Lopez for the vacant IBF Bantamweight World Championship headlining action live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, August 12 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Maryland. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and will see undefeated rising star and Capitol Heights, Maryland-native Gary Antuanne Russell taking on fellow unbeaten Kent Cruz in the 10-round super lightweight co-main event, plus sensational top prospect and Landover, Maryland-native Travon Marshall duels unbeaten two-time Olympian Gabriel Maestre in the 10-round welterweight telecast opener.
Undefeated 140-pound contender Gary Antuanne Russell joins The PBC Podcast this week to discuss the state of the super lightweight division and what's next for him. Also, hosts Kenneth Bouhairie and Michael Rosenthal recap and break down last weekend's entire PBC on SHOWTIME card, including the Romero-Barroso main event and, in this week's Toe to Toe segment, list their Top Three Most Underrated PBC Fighters. For show notes and more info, click here: https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/podcast 00:00 – Intro 00:46 – The Week In Review 14:25 – Gary Antuanne Russell Interview 35:56 – Toe to Toe: The Top Three Most Underrated PBC Fighters
A former valedictorian of his high school, Gary Antuanne Russell (15-0, 15 KOs) passed the biggest test of his career with flying colors, stopping the former world champion Viktor Postol (31-4, 12 KOs) abruptly in the tenth and final round of their super lightweight bout in the SHOWTIME co-main event. After pushing the action for most of the fight, Russell hurt Postol with a left uppercut in the tenth and followed up with a series of lefts and rights. With Postol against the ropes absorbing combinations, referee Mike Ortega intervened and waived it off at 2:31 of the tenth, much to Postol’s surprise, who shrugged his shoulders and seemed miffed at the stoppage. Russell kept his knockout streak alive while Postol dropped his second straight contest. Russell was a 2016 U.S. Olympian who owned a 3-1 amateur record over current unbeaten welterweight Jaron Ennis, and he fought like one of the top contenders at 140 pounds on Saturday. “The performance speaks for itself,” said Russell. ...
Undefeated super lightweight contender Gary Antuanne Russell and Trainer of the Year candidate Bob Santos are this week's guests on The PBC Podcast. Russell discusses the upheaval his family has dealt with over the past year, breaks down his strong 2022 and looks ahead to a world title shot in 2023. Santos talks about his long journey in the sport, working with some of the top fighters in the game today and why he's poised to add even more world champions to his roster. Also, hosts Kenneth Bouhairie and Michael Rosenthal recap all of last weekend's action and, in this week's Toe to Toe segment, list their top five fighters of the 21st century. For show notes and more info, click here: https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/podcast 00:00 – Intro / Hot Takes 01:18 – Bob Santos Interview 24:48 – The Week In Review 43:28 – Gary Antuanne Russell Interview 1:07:37 – Toe to Toe: The Five Greatest Fighters of the 21st Century
Unbeaten WBA 140-pound World Champion Alberto Puello joins The PBC Podcast to discuss the rise of Dominican boxing, his top five super lightweights and what's next. Also, hosts Kenneth Bouhairie and Michael Rosenthal list their "Top Five PBC Breakout Candidates for 2023" in this week's Toe to Toe segment. For show notes and more info, click here: https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/podcast 00:00 – Intro / Hot Takes 00:49 – Alberto Puello Interview 20:20 – Toe to Toe: Five PBC Breakout Candidates For 2023
(July 30, 2022) Two-division world champion and smooth-boxing Cuban Rances Barthelemy was bound to pose problems for unbeaten rising super lightweight contender Gary Antuanne Russell. Further, Russell was fighting for the first time as a pro without his father, esteemed, late trainer Gary Russell Sr., who died in May after years of battling health issues. For five rounds, Gary Antuanne had his struggles. Then, with one punch, Russell ended it at :50 of the sixth round in a controversial finish. Russell (16-0, 16 KOs) kept his knockout streak intact, while Barthelemy (29-2-1, 15 KOs) also gained with what was a fine performance. “First and foremost, I want to thank God, I want to tell my father up above I did it for him, we’re going to keep it going for pops, I want to thank Showtime for letting me participate,” Russell said. “I know Rances was a high-grade class athlete and he wanted to continue. Emotions were high. Whether we or bruised or beaten, as a warrior, you always want...
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