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Gary Russell Jr., the WBC featherweight champion boxer, was devastated when was unable to compete in the Beijing Olympics. 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 This story was provided to Newsweek by Zenger News. 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. Their fathers health has been at the forefront of Gary Russell Jr.s mind while preparing to box Magsayo (23-0, 16 KOs). The teenager was shot and killed March 10, 2004 on the 700 block of 26th Street NE. Gary Boosa Russell was the second of Gary Russell Jr.s brothers to die young. This is the only thing that keeps me sane at this point. You know, him going to the gym, working out, having to spar and stuff somewhat kept him mentally rooted. It does not store any personal data. Thanks for signing up! He will have world titles in his crosshairs in 2023. 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. Gary Russell Jr. 'SStill Dealing' With Death Of His Younger Brother; Using It As Motivation ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey A day doesnt pass when Gary Russell Jr. doesnt think a lot about his late younger brother, Gary Boosa Russell. Most recently he scored a unanimous decision over Tugstsogt Nyambayar on Feb. 8, 2020, at PPL Center in Allentown, Pa. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Gary Russell These guys need good matchmakers, thats the difference, I dont but I would love to step into the ring more than once a year.. In his valedictorian speech, he urged his classmates to have mentors. Russell, who is the eldest of three active fighting brothers, was largely happy with how things played out. Where are you physically and mentally right now? He probably has some more [vengeance] that he want to do," Gary Antuanne Russell said. Gary Russells Jr younger brother, Gary Darreke Russell, died of a heart attack at the age of 26 in December. "Gary Jr. has the jab, he has good eyes and hand speed," he said. The now 32-year-old is normally loquacious when asked a question. Im a firm believer in that energy doesnt go anywhere. Gary Russell Jr. explains to Zenger how the family is moving forward. Ill give you a C. He agreed.. As far as mentally, I'm more focused on my younger brothers. We'd be able to make history.". Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and The fans desire to see the long-reigning belt holder in the ring more often is a feeling he shares as well. Gary Russell Jr., missing his brother, returns to the boxing ring Watching them grow as fighters must be fulfilling for you. I rather face a mandatory challenger than face a regular Joe blow and knock somebody out. Cissy Houston But in order to excel in anything you're doing, you have to be able to take constructive criticism. Im grateful that I have the mental capacity. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. 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. This fight will be something that will plateau my younger brother and put him on that level. However, he struggles to pinpoint exactly the last time he has stepped into the ring more than just once. WebANOTHER TRAGEDY STRIKES GARY RUSSELL JR AND THE RUSSELL FAMILY. 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. It was the first fight we had without my father being in the corner, said Russell I injured myself before the Magsayo fight. And once again, I use it as fuel, I use it as motivation. 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 refused to have my younger brother just on a shirt, to be remembered by a shirt.. He can be reached on Twitter @Idecboxing. By clicking submit, you agree to receive emails from Rolling Out and accept our web terms of use and privacy and cookie policy. We gotta make up for it in 2022.. After Little Gary collapsed in 2008 and others fell short, Antuanne is the last hope The long stretches of inactivity have never quite made sense to several inside boxing circles. I thought it would be a hell of a fight, a good fight, he has a great name, a great background. The acclaimed coach tragically passed away due to complications from Type 2 Diabetes on May 23. All rights Reserved. When Im at my parents house, it does something to me just to be on the street, Gary Russell Jr. said. Gary Russell Jr. Steps Up to Guide His Brothers' Careers 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. Is the boxing gym the Russell brothers sanctuary? LaCroix told the Post he wanted to get the teen into the 2008 Olympics because he was an incredible boxer. As is the case with most of the world, a daily alarm clock rings which signals the time to get up and get ready for work. 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. Keith Idec is a senior writer/columnist for BoxingScene.com. Is the boxing gym the Russell brothers' sanctuary? So that speaks volumes to the guys that Im competing against. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. Work it: Gary Russell Jr. steps up to guide his brothers careers Gary Russell Jr was born into a large family with five brothers to keep him company. 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. Former WBC featherweight titleholder Gary Russell Jr. was in the corner of younger brother Gary Antuanne Russell for his sixth-round stoppage win over former two-division titlist Rances Barthelemy on the Danny Garcia-Jose Benavidez Jr. undercard at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday. You know, so it was mean. Fisher died after he was shot Oct. 1, 2006 on the 1100 block of 21st Street NE, less than a mile away. The Russell-Barthelemy bout also marked the first time that the boxing brothers would be without father-trainer Gary Russell Sr. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
