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LES MEILLEURS CONCURRENTS DE SUPER WELTERWEIGHT COLLIDENT LORSQUE ERICKSON LUBIN ET TERRELL GAUSHA RENCONTRENT IN TITLE ELIMINATOR EN DIRECT SUR SHOWTIME® SAMEDI, Septembre 19 EN ÉVÉNEMENT PRÉSENTÉ PAR LES PREMIERS CHAMPIONS DE BOXE

Le Tugstsogt Nyambayar percutant affronte la race invaincue Cobia dans le co-Main Event et le poids welter invaincu Jaron Ennis affronte Juan Carlos Abreu dans l'ouverture de la télédiffusion

NEW YORK – Septembre 3, 2020 – Les meilleurs prétendants à 154 livres vont aux pieds comme aux coups durs Erickson "Hammer" Lubin batailles 2012 U.S.. Olympien Terrell Gaushadans un WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator en tête d'affiche d'un événement de trois combats présenté par Premier Boxing Champions samedi, Septembre 19 en direct sur SHOWTIME de Mohegan Sun Arena à Uncasville, Conn.

Le BOXE SHOWTIME: ÉDITION SPÉCIALE commence à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT et met en vedette la Mongolie Tugstsogt «King Tug» Nyambayar intervenir pour faire face à des invaincus Race de «soldat» Cobia dans le combat co-événement principal poids plume de 10 rounds. L'ouvreur de télédiffusion verra l'une des meilleures perspectives de la boxe, poids welter invaincu Jaron «Bottes» Ennis, face à la République dominicaine Juan Carlos Abreu dans un match de 10 rounds.

L'événement est promu par TGB Promotions. L'Ennis vs. Abreu bout est promu en association avec D & D boxe.

«La division des super poids welters est brûlante, et le vainqueur entre Erickson Lubin et Terrell Gausha en septembre 19 sera dans une position privilégiée pour être le prochain champion du monde de 154 livres, y compris un éventuel match contre Jermell Charlo vs la semaine suivante. Vainqueur Jeison Rosario,» A déclaré Tom Brown, Président de TGB Promotions. «Erickson Lubin est en larmes depuis sa seule défaite, montrant sa croissance de la perspective de l'année à l'un des meilleurs prétendants. Terrell Gausha a un pedigree impressionnant qui remonte à son époque aux États-Unis.. Olympien et comme Lubin, il peut remporter une deuxième opportunité de titre mondial avec une victoire en septembre 19. Ajoutez deux attractions passionnantes sous la carte, et c'est encore une autre carte de combat sur SHOWTIME que les fans de boxe ne voudront pas manquer. "

Lubin, 24 ans (22-1, 16 KOs) a mis en place une impressionnante séquence de quatre victoires consécutives depuis une défaite contre Jermell Charlo en 2017. Il est devenu la première personne à arrêter l'ancien champion Ishe Smith, et plus récemment,, il a dominé Nathaniel Gallimore pour obtenir une décision en octobre. Originaire d'Orlando, Floride, Lubin est formé par l'entraîneur renommé Kevin Cunningham alors qu'il poursuit sa quête vers une autre opportunité de titre. Après une brillante carrière amateur, Lubin est devenu pro à 18 ans en 2013, finalement nommé Prospect Of The Year par ESPN et Ring Magazine en 2016.

«Je suis concentré et prêt à faire mon 2020 débuts sur SHOWTIME,»Dit Lubin. «Terrell Gausha a été sur le ring avec quelques bons combattants et il est aussi un olympien, donc je sais qu'il a l'expérience, mais je m'attends à le dominer. Mon état d'esprit sera d'exécuter mon plan de match et de l'emporter. Je vais montrer au monde que je suis l'un des meilleurs 154 pilons là-bas et je suis prêt à mettre une sangle autour de ma taille. C'est l'heure du marteau!"

Un membre de la 2012 U.S.. équipe olympique, Gausha (21-1-1, 10 KOs) est né à Cleveland, Ohio, mais se bat maintenant d'Encino, Calif., où il est formé par Manny Robles. Le joueur de 32 ans sort d'un match nul contre l'ancien champion du monde Austin Trout en mai 2019. Gausha a remporté son premier 20 combats professionnels, avant de subir sa seule défaite en carrière dans un 2017 confrontation pour le titre mondial contre Erislandy Lara.

“Le camp d'entraînement a évidemment été un peu différent avant ce combat, mais nous avons fait ce dont nous avons besoin, et je serai prêt le 19 septembre », a déclaré Gausha. "Ce est un grand combat pour moi, étant ma deuxième chance d'obtenir un titre mondial. Je sais que Lubin est un jeune, bon combattant et je suis sûr qu'il sera également prêt. Mais c'est mon quatrième gaucher d'affilée, donc je suis très préparé pour ce combat et je vais montrer que je suis à un autre niveau.”

Nyambayar, 28 ans (11-0, 9 KOs) a remporté une médaille d'argent représentant sa Mongolie natale dans le 2012 Jeux olympiques. Il vit et s'entraîne maintenant à Las Vegas. Nyambayar est monté dans le classement des poids plumes après sa longue carrière amateur avec des victoires contre Harmonito Dela Torre, alors invaincu, et l'ancien champion par intérim Oscar Escandon.. Nyambayar a décroché sa première chance pour le titre mondial avant de gagner la chance pour le titre en battant l'ancien champion Claudio Marrero en janvier. 2019. Le Mongol a abandonné son dernier combat contre Gary Russell Jr, champion des poids plumes WBC en titre de longue date. en février sur SHOWTIME.

«Je suis ravi de monter sur le ring et de me produire le 19 septembre», a déclaré Nyambayar. «Le changement d'adversaire à Breedy n'aura aucun effet sur moi. C'est le jeu de combat, donc il faut toujours être prêt. Je travaillais déjà dur et je continuerai de travailler jour après jour pour être à mon meilleur niveau lorsque je concourrai le soir du combat.

La Breedy, 28 ans (15-0, 5 KOs), depuis Bridgetown, La Barbade et les combats hors de Hyattsville, Maryland, est devenu professionnel en 2014 et s'entraîne au Headbangers Gym de Barry Hunter à Washington, D.C. Combattre sous le surnom de «soldat», Breedy a servi trois ans dans l'armée barbadienne. À l'intérieur du ring, il a récemment arrêté Titus Williams en décembre, mettant fin à une réussite 2019 où il a ajouté trois victoires à son record sans tache. Ayant fait campagne aux deux 130 et 135 livres, Breedy cherche à se faire un nom dans la division compétitive de 126 livres.

«Je suis très reconnaissant pour cette opportunité et je remercie mon équipe de m'avoir permis ce combat,»A déclaré Breedy. «Je reste dans la salle de sport et je suis toujours prêt et je reste prêt. J'ai cet état d'esprit pour pouvoir profiter de toute opportunité qui se présente à moi. Mon adversaire est un bon combattant, mais en septembre 19, écoute et regarde-moi aller à la guerre. Le monde saura qui je suis. Je vais donner 100 pour cent. Je peux tout faire sur le ring, et je le montrerai le soir du combat.

Un natif de Philadelphie riche en boxe, Pa., le talentueux Ennis (25-0, 23 KOs) revient sur le ring après avoir arrêté Bakhtiyar Eyubov en janvier. Ennis a remporté deux victoires à élimination directe sur ShoBox: La Nouvelle Génération en 2018 avant d'ajouter deux autres victoires KO à son grand livre en 2019. Comme son niveau d'opposition n'a cessé d'augmenter depuis qu'il est devenu professionnel 2016, le switch-hitter a marqué 15 KO consécutifs et 13 renversements dans ses six combats les plus récents. "Bottes,”Qui n'a pas encore été repoussé au-delà du sixième tour, était un amateur hors pair qui a remporté le 2015 National Golden Gloves et a été classé comme le Non. 1 amateur à 141 livres avant de devenir pro.

«Je m'améliore chaque jour, plus net chaque jour, et plus intelligent chaque jour pendant le camp d'entraînement,» Dit Ennis. "Je ne sais pas beaucoup sur mon adversaire, mais peu de gars ont pu résister à ma puissance et je ne m'attends pas à ce que ce soit différent. Je suis juste concentré sur moi, se préparer pour que je puisse monter sur le ring, s'amuser, semble phénoménal pour tout le monde qui se connecte à SHOWTIME et en sort vainqueur. »

Né en République dominicaine, Abreu (23-5-1, 21 KOs) a maintenant vécu et formé à Salem, Massachusetts, depuis cinq ans. Le joueur de 33 ans a combattu une multitude de meilleurs poids welters tout au long de sa carrière, dont Jamal James et Egidijus Kavaliauskas, tout en remportant une victoire TKO sur Jesus Soto-Karass. Abreu n'a jamais été arrêté.

«Jaron Ennis est un grand prétendant avec un bon QI de boxe, vitesse et puissance décente, mais ce n'est pas mon premier rodéo,»Dit Abreu. «J'ai combattu une opposition de premier ordre et j'aimerais danser du bon Merengue avec lui. J'ai un super camp et je suis enthousiasmé et motivé par cette opportunité. Il est clair pour moi que c'est un combat do-or-die pour moi, et donc, venir septembre 19, Je me prépare mentalement et physiquement à tout laisser dans ce ring.

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Gary Russell Jr. vs. Joseph Diaz Jr. Citations Conférence de presse finale & Photos

Featherweight World Champion Russell Jr. Battles Unbeaten Challenger Diaz Jr. Samedi, Mai 19 En direct sur Showtime
From MGM National Harbor in Maryland
Cliquez ICI pour les photos de Amanda Westcott / SHOWTIME

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. (Mai 17, 2018) – WBC Champion du monde poids plume Gary Russell Jr. and unbeaten top contender Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference two days before they enter the ring May 19 en direct sur Showtime (10:05 p.m. ET/PT) in the main event from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

 

 

 

The battle between the 2008 U.S.. Olympian Russell Jr. et la 2012 U.S.. Olympian Diaz Jr. is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that will feature WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson defending his title against two-division world champion Badou Jack in a main event from Toronto.

 

 

 

Les billets pour l'événement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions, sont en vente maintenant et sont disponibles en visitanthttp://mgmnationalharbor.com/.

 

 

 

Both fighters were joined on stage by their fathers who also train them, with Gary Russell Sr. and Joseph Diaz Sr. sitting by their sons ahead of Saturday’s matchup. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from MGM National Harbor:

 

GARY RUSSELL JR.

 

 

 

“Nous sommes 120 percent ready for fight night. We’re hungry. As long as I have this strap, nobody is walking in here and taking it. I know Diaz is going to bring his best to the table, but we’re ready. The strap is staying at home.

 

 

 

Me and my little brothers Gary Antuanne and Gary Antonio are on the undercard and they’re going to show the work they’ve been doing. Our dad’s birthday is the day after the fight so you know we have to make it special for him.

 

 

 

It’s cool that both me and ‘JoJoare trained by our fathers. Because at the end of the day, when you look at your coach, that’s your last line of defense. When everything else goes wrong, you have to go the corner. You have to have a level of trust and belief in your corner, so who better to have than a parent there?

 

 

 

It’s difficult for me to know if ‘JoJois my toughest opponent since Vasyl Lomachenko because I never train with a lot of worry about my opponents. I think that the biggest thing is preparing myself to the best of my ability and being the best that I can possibly be.

 

 

 

I believe in my ability to make the necessary adjustments, no matter what my opponent brings to the ring. If he wants to come in and box, we are equally as comfortable boxing long ranged as we are making the fight rugged. In order to be great at anything, you have to have a level of versatility. That’s something I bring to the table that a lot of fighters don’t bring.

 

 

 

Diaz worked his way up the ranks to get this fight. He did everything you have to do to get in position to fight for a world title. He’s already mentioned that I’m the best fighter in the division and he knows that all the other champions in the division are afraid to step up and compete against me.

 

 

 

Any fighter who has two months or more to prepare for one opponent is definitely dangerous. We never overlook anyone. I believe in my hand speed, my punching power, my ring generalship and in my ability to make adjustments.

 

 

 

If we can get through this bout, I would love to get in the ring and unify with any of the other featherweight champions. The timing is perfect right now for any of these unification fights. If they still don’t want it, I’m willing to move up in weight to meet any of the guys who have a name. It’s time to make it happen.

 

 

 

I take my hat off to him and to his team for having the guts to step into the ring. There are only certain people who can be made for this sport and it speaks volumes about him as an individual. I don’t expect anything less than a worthy opponent.

 

 

 

It’s a pleasure being here for this fight right near my hometown. We had a very long training camp and everything is feeling good heading into the fight.

 

JOSEPH DIAZ JR.

 

 

 

It’s right here and around the corner. I’m very excited for the moment to be here. I’ve been waiting for this my whole entire life and I’m not going to take anything for granted. I trained extremely hard for this fight.

 

 

 

I absolutely think Gary is overlooking me. I think he underestimated me. I’ve trained for this my whole entire life. This opportunity has been presented to me by my hard work and it’s really the opportunity of a lifetime. I can’t wait to show everybody my skills and what I’m truly about.

 

 

 

“Tout est une question de timing. Gary has the fastest hands in boxing but we’ve watched a lot of tape and we see a lot of flaws. Every fighter has flaws. We’re just going to capitalize on what we see and take full advantage on Saturday night.

 

 

 

I don’t think Gary having not fought since last year will be any kind of advantage. Je veux Gary Russell Jr. to be at his best come fight night. I know that I’m at my best and the best man should win on fight night. There shouldn’t be any excuses after this fight and after I win the title.

 

 

 

I believe after I win this title on Saturday night that I’ll be on top of the throne in the featherweight division. Hopefully I can get some big fights soon after that.

 

 

 

I’m prepared for everything he’s going to offer. He’s going to come out and box a little bit and look to use his jab, create angles and use his speed to keep me out of range. It’s going to come to the point where he’s not going to want to move as much and he’ll starting fighting on the inside. That’s where I want to be. We’re going to deliver some great blows and may the best man win.

 

 

 

I know what Gary Russell Jr. brings to the table. I know he’s the toughest fighter in the division but I’m ready to go out there and bring back the WBC title. I’m ready to fight the best and unify all the titles.

 

 

 

It’s going to be fireworks on Saturday night. I’ve had a perfect training camp and I’m on weight. Everything feels great and I can’t wait to step into the ring.

 

 

 

“Je suis prêt à tout. If it stops early or goes the distance, I’m going to keep pushing each round more than the last.

 

 

 

It would mean everything to win this world title. Not just for myself, but for my whole family. All the hard work and struggles that we’ve been through, it’s finally here. I’m going to do everything I can to come out victorious. Our lives are going to change and I’m going to inspire the youth and the people around me. I want people to know that if you put your mind to it, anything is possible.

 

GARY RUSSELL SR., Russell’s Father & Entraîneur

 

 

 

The reason for the inactivity is just politics. We always have the intention on fighting but we want to find the best opponent for Gary. ‘JoJois the mandatory so we’re going to fight him and after we get this win, we’re looking at Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Carl Frampton. We want to unify.

 

 

 

Before Gary retires from the sport, he’ll move up and do whatever it takes to get a rematch with Lomachenko.

 

 

 

We like to say that this is just Gary’s occupation. He gets paid to fight and he’s able to support his family because of that. All of the accolades don’t really mean anything to him or to us. The WBC belt is definitely the most prestigious, but like Gary said, we’re not really into the little trinkets. He would take it to the pawn shop if he could. We’re not really into those type of accolades. We just want to conduct ourselves as gentlemen, set an example and get paid.

 

JOSEPH DIAZ SR., Diaz’s Father & Entraîneur

 

 

 

It’s a blessing to be in this position. I really believe that god didn’t bring us this far only to bring us this far. I really think the journey is going to continue. I’m very proud of my son. He has worked really hard and has shown a lot of will and determination. It means the world to me that he’s pursuing his career and is doing something that he loves doing.

 

 

 

 

It’s exciting to finally have a fight on the east coast. It’s beautiful out here. Joseph has been wanting to fight out here and now he has that opportunity to meet some of the fans he has out here that he hasn’t had the chance to meet.

 

 

 

“Russell Jr. is a fast fighter. He’s skilled and he’s smart in there. We’ve been working on Joseph’s timing. Joseph’s a little deceiving because he kind of moves a little slow but he’s actually much faster than people think he is. The speed of Russell doesn’t affect us at all. Joseph has sparred and fought fast fighters especially in the amateurs.

 

 

 

The plan is to go in there and beat Gary Russell up. And we’re hoping this win sets up bigger and better fights with the Santa Cruz and the Selby’s of the world. All of the champions. We’re hoping to get some of those opportunities because it will bring a lot of attention to the boxing world. Joseph will be a very good ambassador for the sport of boxing.

 

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Sport Président & programmation des événements, Showtime Network Inc.

 

 

 

We’re thrilled to be here at MGM National Harbor. MGM is an incredible brand that means a lot in boxing. It is a brand that is known throughout the sport at the highest level and we appreciate the entire MGM organization and their support for the sport.

 

 

 

“Gary Russell Jr. vs. ‘JoJoDiaz which is an outstanding matchup. Gary is without questions one of the most skilled-if not the most skilled fighter in any division. He’s known for having the fastest hands in the sport. ‘JoJoDiaz is a young rising star who I’ve known personally since he turned pro. These are two action fighters. They’re fan-friendly fighters who will deliver an action packed night.

 

 

 

It’s been an interesting couple of weeks in boxing. A lot of announcements, new ventures and big promises. But here at SHOWTIME we just keep doing what we’ve been doing, and what we’ve been doing is delivering the best fighters, the biggest fights, week after week and month after month.

 

 

 

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING is the home of more world champions and more world championship fights than anywhere on any other network. Speaking of title fights, we’re going to have three of them, from three different countries. À 5 p.m. ETstreaming on the SHOWTIME Facebook and Social Media platforms, we have IBF Featherweight Champion Lee Selby against challenger Josh Warrington. À 10:05 p.m. ET, we will have Russell Jr. vs. Diaz Jr. for the WBC Featherweight title, and immediately following that we’ll take you to Toronto for a light heavyweight world title fight between Adonis Stevenson and Badou Jack.

 

 

 

All six of these fighters competing in Saturday’s world title fights are ranked in the top 10 of their division and have a combined record of 157 wins with only four losses.

 

PETE BRASCIA, Senior VP of Marketing & Operations, MGM National Harbor

 

 

 

We’re very excited to welcome these fighters and everyone involved in this event, back to MGM National Harbor. One year ago I was on a similar stage as we prepared for Gary Russell Jr. to defend his world title, and he did not disappoint his fans.

 

 

 

The fans here in Prince George’s County and the whole region love a good show and a good fight. They love it even more when they can root on their hometown hero. samedi soir, sera pas différent.

 

 

 

This will be an incredible show between Gary Russell Jr. and the undefeated Olympian ‘JoJo’ Diaz. I’m hoping for good weather Saturday night, but I’m certain we’re going to get a good show.

 

 

 

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Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. and Unbeaten Top Contender Joseph ‘JoJo’ Diaz Jr. Media Workout Quotes and Photos

Photos of Gary Russell Jr. by Kent Green – Cliquez ICI
Photos of Joseph Diaz Jr. by Lina Baker / Golden Boy Promotions – Cliquez ICI

(Mai 11, 2018) – Featherweight world champion Gary Russell Jr. and undefeated mandatory challenger Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. met members of the media on opposite coasts on Thursday, just one week out of their WBC world title showdown on Saturday, Mai 19, from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

 

 

 

Russell will defend his WBC title against Diaz in a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast (10:05 p.m. ET/PT) and will feature WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson defending his title against two-division world champion Badou Jack in a 12-round main event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Toronto.

 

 

 

Russell was joined by his younger brothers, Gary Antuanne Russell et Gary Russell Antonio at The Enigma Boxing Gym in Capitol Heights, Maryland, while Diaz took part in a workout at Azteca Gym in the City of Bell, just east of downtown Los Angeles.

 

 

 

Tickets for the MGM National Harbor show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions, sont en vente maintenant et sont disponibles en visitant http://mgmnationalharbor.com/.

 

 

 

Here’s what the fighters had to say on Thursday:

 

GARY RUSSELL JR.

 

 

 

Sometimes you tend to magnify an event because of the fact that it’s in your hometown and it’s on a major card. It tends to take away from the true goal and the true purpose. I just need to focus on what the objective is. We never magnify the events. I think it’s cool that the neighbors and the mail lady and the people who honk their horns as they see me jogging down the street have the ability to get in their car and drive 15 minutes down the road to be a part of everything that’s going on and get to see a product of their environment.

 

 

 

I draw my energy from my family, mes amis, the true fans of Gary Russell Jr. That’s what I ultimately do it for. Regardless of what our profession is, we try to have a sense of financial stability for our families and that’s my objective as well. That’s what keeps me motivated.

 

 

 

Diaz already made the statement that I am the best fighter in the featherweight division. He already made the statement that none of the other world champions are willing to step into the ring to compete against me. The managers and the promoters aren’t willing to put their fighters in the ring against me.

 

 

 

I welcome the fact that Diaz wants the fight. As a world champion, I wouldn’t want or expect anything less. I want a competitor that’s ready to fight and that’s going to bring their best. I believe that he’s going to be the best that he can possibly be. My objective is to prepare myself to the best of my ability. I never really focus too much on my opponents. If Gary Russell Jr. is the best that he can be on fight night, then we’re good.

 

 

 

I know that Diaz is young, il a faim. He’s the number one contender. He has eight weeks to prepare for nobody else but me. That’s always a recipe for somebody who’s really going to be ready and hungry. I think he knows that he’s getting in the ring with one of the best fighters in the world so he’s going to be ready.

 

 

 

“J'aime ce que je fais. Even when I’m done with the sport of boxing, I’ll still be in the gym training and looking to spar. I’ve been competing since I was seven years old. Je serai 30, it’s a lot of time that I’ve spent grinding. I just want to be able to spend time with my family and my friends and help give back to this younger generation.

 

 

 

I take my hat off to him for getting in the ring and making this fight happen. You have to appreciate that as a fellow warrior and as a fellow gladiator, I respect it.

 

 

 

I have the strength, the speed, la puissance, le ring, boxing IQall of that will come together on the 19e.

 

 

 

I definitely see my hand speed being effective but it’s more than that. That’s just a physical attribute. What happens when you see two fighters who have an equal amount of hand speed and an equal amount of power? It’s the mindset.

 

 

 

It’s always cool to compete with my younger brothers and share the field of battle with them. But I try not to magnify the event. The true focus is being victorious on the 19e.

 

 

 

It’s always important to see my brothers develop, even if it wasn’t on my card. We have a concept of a dynasty. My definition of that is information being passed down from generation to generation. I feel as though when my younger brothers get to the age I am, I expect them to be better than what I am now. The sky is the limit and I want them to keep developing not just as fighters but as men.

 

 

 

We put the city on the map. We’re bringing boxing back to the DMV area. Gervonta Davis is a fighter that I’ve watched come up through the amateurs and now he’s a world champion. Jarrett Hurd is another one that I’ve watched come up in the amateurs. He used to watch me train getting ready for the Olympics and now he’s a world champion as well. It goes to show that if you keep pushing, you stay hungry, diligent and you don’t cut corners, Le ciel est la limite.”

 

JOSEPH DIAZ JR.

 

 

 

I have no hostility toward Gary Russell Jr. I respect Gary Russell Jr., and I know what he brings to the table. Ever since I was brought up as a professional fighter I was always humble and I was always down to earth. Now that I have the opportunity to become the champion that I know I can be I feel like I’m more outspoken because I know that the opportunity is finally here, and I know what I’m capable of doing.

 

 

 

I want to fight the best at 126 pounds and I want to show all the fans that I’m the real deal. By fighting and bringing on the toughest 126 pounders like Gary Russell Jr., and defeating him, that’s going to showcase to the whole boxing world that I am the real deal and I will be the king at 126 livres.

 

 

 

He’s been inactive and used to fighting just once a year now. But what makes him so dangerous is he’s very, very speedy and has great hand speed. And not only that but he knows how to use his hand speed and counter when guys are opening up. My father and I know what we are bringing to the table, and I’m fast, aussi. I have a very high boxing IQ and I’m very powerful in there. I know how to land sneaky body shots and I’m a big 126-pound fighter, and that will be the key to victory. He will try and land his power shots, but they’re not going to be effective because I’m the bigger fighter.

 

 

 

I need to bring this WBC belt back to L.A. and to South El Monte. I’ll be the first champion coming out of there and I’m a role model to a lot of youth. That’s what makes me hungry and I’m one hundred percent confident I’ll be the champion and we will have a big parade in South El Monte, and you’re all invited!

 

 

 

I’m like Pernell Whitaker and an Oscar De La Hoya mix. Pernell because he’s fast and Oscar because he applies the pressure and throws combinations. That’s what I plan on bringing to this fight. Applying the pressure and taking him to a point where he’s never been before. He drops his hands a lot and his defense is not that good, so I’ll be taking advantage of that. I’ll be landing body shots, and let’s see if he can take it for 12 tours.

 

 

 

This is an opportunity of a lifetime. Fighting for a world title against Gary Russell Jr., est un rêve devenu réalité. I feel like I’m so much better a fighter now than I was at the Olympics. If feel like if I fought that kid who was in the Olympics now I’d stop him in the first round. My management and trainers have groomed me for this fight on May 19. I fought some undefeated fighters, some experienced fighters and some real live dogs. I just feel like all the experience I’ve gained in the past will serve me well.

 

 

 

I’d like to fight all the best in the 126-pound division, Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Oscar Valdez and Lee Selby. These are big fights that I really want to make and I want to fight the best and be the best.

GARY ANTONIO RUSSELL

 

 

 

We’re in the ring with Gary every day, so we see a lot of things that other people don’t. People only judge him for his hand speed and are just starting to recognize his power, but nobody has seen his full potential yet. No fighter he has faced has forced him to bring it out.

 

 

 

Diaz doesn’t know what he has coming for him. Most fighters are one-dimensional. Gary is comfortable fighting anyway. He can fight on the inside, the outside, he can counter, he can box you, JoJo Diaz does not know what to expect.

 

 

 

There’s never a time when we’re in the gym together when we’re not critiquing each other and learning. That’s the whole point of being in the gym every day. Once you feel you’re learning has stopped, I think you should give it up. We’re always in here trying to sharpen our game.

GARY ANTUANNE RUSSELL

 

 

It’s more enjoyable fighting with my brothers. As a child, if you had three kids and one of them went to school by himself, it would be a little rough. It’s great having that support and the comfort having your brothers on the same card.

 

 

 

We try to gravitate towards our brother and take certain things from him. We notice his hand speed and we’re his younger brothers, of course we have that alter ego where we think we could be faster than him or hit harder than him. That competitiveness drives us. It’s always there.

 

GARY RUSSELL SR.

 

 

 

The camp has been good. We’ve been getting the work in. Everybody seems to be on point. We’re always in camp together.

 

 

 

JoJo Diaz has a lot of confidence. All fighters pretty much all do the same thing, unless they have incredible physical attributes that make them stand out. JoJo believes in himself and that’s something that’s a plus for any fighter. Whether or not he’s ready to go out of his shell, Cela reste à voir. He loves his left hand, he tries to go to the body. He impressed me as a good inside fighter.

 

 

 

This is a huge plus for us. We’re only 15 minutes from home. We just get to do what we have to do and go home.

 

 

 

Antonio is a really hard puncher. A lot of people don’t know it, but for that weight class, he hits extremely hard. Antuanne is starting to develop into a complete fighter. He’s always learning. You never get to the point where you have it all, it’s a constant growth but he’s really starting to understand the technical aspects of the sport. I’m happy with both of them.

 

 

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Gary Antuanne Russell & Gary Antonio Russell Join Brother, Gary Russell, Jr., on Sensational Card at MGM National Harbor in Maryland on May 19

IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR!
Gary Russell, Jr. Defends Featherweight World Title
Against Joseph Diaz in the Main Event on SHOWTIME

NATIONAL HARBOR (Mai 7, 2018) – The Russells of Capitol Heights, Maryland will team up again for an exciting night of boxing for their hometown fans. Three of the five boxing brothers, all trained by their father, Gary, Sr., will compete on the same card for the second time in their careers at MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, Mai 19.

 

 

 

The event is headlined by Gary Russell, Jr. defending his featherweight world title against mandatory challenger Joseph Diaz Jr. en direct sur Showtime (10 p.m. ET/PT). His brothers, super léger Gary Antuanne Russell et coq Gary Russell Antonio will compete in separate non-televised bouts on the undercard.

 

 

 

Les billets pour l'événement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions, sont en vente maintenant et sont disponibles en visitant http://mgmnationalharbor.com/.

 

 

 

The 21-year-old Gary Antuanne (5-0, 5 KOs) will take on Wilmer Rodriguez (9-2, 7 KOs) in an eight round 140-pound match. Russell was a member of the U.S. boxing team at the 2016 Jeux olympiques. He made his professional debut fighting on the same card as his other two brothers at MGM National Harbor last May 20 when he scored a TKO victory over Josh Ross. With his brothers and father working his corner at his last fight, he scored a stoppage victory over Andrew Rodgers in Brooklyn on April 21.

 

 

 

Gary Antonio (10-0, 8 KOs) will battle Esteban Aquino (12-4, 7 KOs) in an eight-round bantamweight match. Russell scored a knockout victory over Marco Antonio Mendoza Chico in his last fight on Nov. 21 and the card with his brothers last May 20, the 25-year-old Russell stopped Jovany Fuentes for a TKO victory.

 

 

 

In additional undercard action, Race Cobia (10-0, 4 KOs) will fight in an eight-round featherweight match and Immanuel Aleem (17-1-1, 10 KOs) steps into the ring for a 10-round middleweight match. Plus, Moshea Aleem (4-1-2, 2 KOs) batailles Rayton Okwiri (2-0, 1 KO) in a six-round super welterweight match and Brandon Quarles(18-4-1, 9 KOs) des affrontements avec Fred Jenkins, Jr. (10-5, 3 KOs) dans un huit rondes super mi-moyens combat.

 

 

 

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