Gary Russell Jr. ready to unify division after defeating Joseph Diaz Jr.
WBC featherweight champion wants winner of Leo Santa Cruz and Abner Mares or potential bouts against 130-pound champion Gervonta Davis, three-division titleholder Vasyl Lomachenko or four-division champ Mikey Garcia.
Gary Russell Jr. retains WBC featherweight title with UD win over rugged Joseph Diaz Jr.
Maryland native puts on a show for his hometown fans as he dominates previously unbeaten challenger at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
Gary Russell Jr. vs Joseph Diaz Jr.: Fire and Ice at 126 pounds
WBC featherweight champion says he faces a strong challenge Saturday night on Showtime, but one he plans on passing with flying colors in front of his home fans.
Gary Russell Jr. Paying it Forward to Young Fighters
WBC featherweight champion—who faces top challenger Joseph Diaz Jr. Saturday night on Showtime—makes sure younger brothers and amateur boxers at his Maryland-based gym have the financial support to train and travel.
Gary Russell Jr. battles Joseph 'JoJo' Diaz Jr. May 19 in Maryland
Featherweight champion's title defense from MGM National Harbor will be part of a SHOWTIME split-site doubleheader that also features 175-pound champion Adonis Stevenson defending his belt against two-division titleholder Badou Jack in Canada.