The fighting Russell brothers are a force of nature. The fighting Russell brothers are a force of nature. He will have world titles in his crosshairs in 2023. You have to have a certain level of maturity to understand that everything is coming from a good place. Like I said, I wouldn't want a murderer lingering around, knowing that I'm his brother. Gary Antuanne and Gary Antonio agree wholeheartedly. Still beat that ass with one arm, by the way. For them to stay focused, stay on point, and still be grinding, pushing in the right direction, I get animated about that. So that speaks volumes to the guys that Im competing against. ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey A day doesnt pass when Gary Russell Jr. doesnt think a lot about his late younger brother, Gary Boosa Russell. Im still dealing with it, Gary Russell Jr. said. 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. I know what life brings. Russell Jr: We jumped on it. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year. Thoughts are with Gary Jr., Gary Antuanne, Gary Antonio and the entire Russell family.Rest In POWER Gary Russell SR, He was a Good Brother had fighting sons Gary Jones,Gary Russell JR, Gary A Russell and Gary A Russell raised them to be proud of being a Black American your an Ancestor Now Good Brother #GARYRUSSELLSR #RESTINPEACEGARYRUSSELLSR #THERUSSELLFAMILY#GARYRUSSELLJR #GARYANTUANERUSSELLJR #GARYANTONIORUSSELLJRhttps://twitter.com/FIGHTDOCTOR1https://www.facebook.com/Head-Bussin-PAYPAL TIPS APPRECIATED, HELP US GROW THE CHANNEL THANKS: https://paypal.me/HeadBussingBoxing?lFAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICEThe Copyright Laws of the United States recognizes a fair use of copyrighted content. It was a whitewash when I fought him. His older brother, Gary Allen Russell Jr., was a member of the 2008 U.S. team in Beijing. 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. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. This fight will be something that will plateau my younger brother and put him on that level. He has used Boosas death as inspiration, though, while getting through much of his training camp without his father in the gym. McLeod, of Southeast D.C., was charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He was born in Gastonia, NC, on December 14, 1932. Regardless of the opponent though, the Maryland native will undoubtedly step into the ring with an increased amount of rage and motivation. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Although the plan is for Gary Sr. to be in his usual spot on fight night, its unclear whether he will be able to do so following a foot amputation stemming from Type 2 diabetes. In the main event, 28-year-old Gary Russell Jr. (27-1), a member of the 2008 Olympic team, is heavily favored to retain his 126-pound WBC belt against Colombian challenger Oscar Escandon (25-2). A figure that leaves fans of Russell Jr. apoplectic. Gary Russell Jr. (31-1, 18 KOs) acknowledged during the aforementioned virtual press conference that he essentially trained himself during a recently completed training camp due to his fathers long hospital stay. window._taboola = window._taboola || [];_taboola.push({mode: 'thumbnails-mid-article',container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails',placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails',target_type: 'mix'}); window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; The three pros Gary Russell Jr., Gary Antonio Russell and Gary Antuanne Russell have a combined record of 65-2. 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 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. "Theres never been three brothers to hold a title on the same card or just three brothers as world champions. Is the boxing gym the Russell brothers' sanctuary? We'd be able to make history.". You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Gary Antonio, he held it together the entire time, Gary Russell Jr. said. The coach sent Drayton a plane ticket to arrive in Florida on March 11, but Draytons body was found in the parking lot of Phelps Career Senior High School the day before he was scheduled to leave, with a bullet wound to the head. Since Gary Boosa Russells death only Gary Antonio has fought in a ring. 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 In his valedictorian speech, he urged his classmates to have mentors. Until there arethree Russell brothers triple-headlining as world champions. I wish I had more time with my younger brother, Gary Russell Jr. stated during a virtual press conference recently. His death adds to the responsibility of Jr., who is determined to keep the name and the fighting careers of his brothers alive. From left: Gary Antonio Russell, Gary Russell, Jr. and Gary Allan Russell work out in the ring. "My definition of a dynasty is information being passed down.". His older brother Devaun Drayton was murdered in Washington D.C. in 2004 and it took until 2017 for an arrest to be made. Gary Russell Jr lost his brother Gary Boosa Russell on December 13 2020 to a sudden heart attack. "Honestly, I could say a year, I could say a couple of months,"he said of when he and Gary Antonio could join their oldest brother in holding world titles. Gary Sr. has been in his sons corner for every bout since Gary Jr.s pro debut in 2009. Devaun Drayton, a promising boxer who was one of Gary Russell Sr.s 11 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. But to Russell Jr., he believes that if you simply took the time to check their track record, then you would notice that they were all worthy challengers. And I felt that was beneath my younger brother. LaCroix told the Post he wanted to get the teen into the 2008 Olympics because he was an incredible boxer. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. "Me, I'm more open. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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.. Im making sure I can give them the jewels thats necessary for the path that pops had for them. I like to have fun, fun. Im excited when I see my younger brothers… I know what life brings. 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. 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. Gary Antuanne Russell, a 19-year-old living in Capitol Heights, graduated top in his class at Croom High School in Prince Georges County last year. But in order to excel in anything you're doing, you have to be able to take constructive criticism. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. 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. The entire WBC family and its President Mauricio Sulaimn Saldvar, send our deepest condolences to the Russell family and 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. Gary Russell Jr., the WBC featherweight champion boxer, was devastated when was unable to compete in the Beijing Olympics. Fisher died after he was shot Oct. 1, 2006 on the 1100 block of 21st Street NE, less than a mile away. Gary Antuanne Russell Gary Allen Russell III Gary Boosa Russell and Gary Antonio Russell are his four brothers. Stay with News4 for more on this developing story. How will he do this Saturday? He comes from good stock, he can fight. That street in Capitol Heights, Maryland, was renamed two months after his death from Omaha Street to Boosa Street. The loss of his younger brother has left him incredibly hurt, amongst other emotions. Im so frustrated, hurt I got so many different emotions going on and I got it all bottled up. He defeated Dominican veteran Juan Carlos Payano by technical decision in a fight Showtime televised only 10 days after Boosa suddenly died. I'll be training like I'm getting ready for a fight, and I don't have anything coming up! Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. ET). The boxing world has lost one of its father-trainers, Gary Russell Sr., the patriarch of the fighting Russell family. He is due in court April 19. He defeated Dominican veteran Juan Carlos Payano by technical decision in a fight Showtime televised only 10 days after Boosa suddenly died. Boosa was just 25 when he died from a heart attack in December 2020. 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. The loss of his younger Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Roughly two weeks ago, Russell Jr.s younger brother, Gary Boosa Russell, passed away due to an unexpected heart attack. His death adds to the responsibility of Jr., who is determined to keep the name and the fighting careers of his brothers alive. I injured myself before the Magsayo fight. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. "I feel devastated," Gary Antuanne Russell told News4 on Friday. Gary Antonio Russell: Fights on for his late brother Sub Lead 11-Aug-21 by Lem Satterfield "When you fall on your knees, you bleed, but, eventually, it scabs up and Im more joyful. He recently left the hospital against doctors recommendations to take part in training camp in person rather than via Zoom. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Russell Jr: Hell, yeah! Youve got to keep your chin down and your hands up, and youve got to fire when youve got an opening. By clicking submit, you agree to receive emails from Rolling Out and accept our web terms of use and privacy and cookie policy. Russell has gone through a lot of tragedy in his life. 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. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. 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. 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. I'm doing physical therapy right now with my arm. I'm looking forward to it.". Russell since has beaten five straight opponents as the divisions longest active reigning champion. Were good. And once again, I use it as fuel, I use it as motivation. The two were the first to embrace in the ring when Russell won the WBC 126-pound belt in March 2015 with a fourth-round knockout of Jhonny Gonzalez in Las Vegas. He was giving them a guideline for the future, his mother, Lawan, says. I thought he executed the game plan, but not completely to my liking. I think, ultimately, it was a good win for him and its going to catapult his career.. During the defense's cross-examination of E. Jean Carroll, Trump's attorney asked the writer why she "did not scream" when she was "supposedly raped.". It does not store any personal data. Rarely does the Maryland resident suffer any abrasions when he does compete, nor does he have any setbacks during his training camps. Head Bussin Boxing 15.7K subscribers 5.5K views 9 Featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr., a D.C. native and a resident of Prince George's County in Maryland, will face challenger Oscar Escandon in the first boxing match at the new MGM National Harbor. After Little Gary collapsed in 2008 and others fell short, Antuanne is the last hope We gotta make up for it in 2022.. McLeod appeared in court Thursday and was held without bond. We're solid, man. "It depends on how things move in the boxing world.". "I feel like a part of me is missing and he played a big role in my life.". Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. We're good. Trying to make sure they are where they need to be. "He has good speed, power, good defense. Zenger: You had the shoulder injury in the [Mark] Magsayo fight, and are now dealing with the loss of your father. And right after he held it together all the way up until they announced him as the winner. This weekend will mark the fourth time that "Mr."Gary Russell, 31, will sharethe spotlightwith his younger brothers. Gary Antonio (16-0, 12 KOs) and Gary Antuanne (12-0, 12 KOs) keep ascendingthe ranks and dazzling in the process. Gary Russell Jr belongs to the Afro-American ethnicity and is of American Nationality. His brother, Devaun, was murdered and his other brother, Gary Boosa, tragically passed away from an "As long as older brother, (Gary) Jr., is still in the game which I believe he will be he's the head. Your email address will not be published. Russell Jr: Hell, yeah! WebGary Thomas Smith, age 67, of Prospect Hill, NC passed away on April 6, 2023 at his residence. The long stretches of inactivity have never quite made sense to several inside boxing circles. Gary Russell Jr. explains to Zenger how the family is moving forward. Gary Russell Jr. and brothers striving to triple-headline card as world champions someday soon. Gary Russell Sr named all his sons Gary and envisaged an Olympic dynasty. 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 Gary Russell Jr. (31-1, 18 KOs) acknowledged during the aforementioned virtual press conference that he essentially trained himself during a recently completed training camp due to his fathers long hospital stay. function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} Thanks for signing up! He lived in Atlanta for 86 years. This story was provided to Newsweek by Zenger News. Still, year after year, Russell Jr. (31-1, 18 KOs) saunters his way to the ring, puts on an eye-catching performance, and disappears into a cloud of smoke for another year, leaving fans wanting to see more. Ill be training like Im getting ready for a fight, and I dont have anything coming up! After being informed of the brothers lofty ambition and the timing put on achieving it, Gary Russell Sr. gave his two cents. In 2004 another brother, Devaun Drayton, then 17, was fatally shot in Northeast. Plus -- a look at the numbers that the new casino has racked up so far. I wont water the sport down by fighting a complete bum or somebody that they know Im going to beat up. Me and my dad, theres just a certain level of chemistry thats just innate, and I think that right there plays a big factor, said Russell, whose hands are among the quickest in the sport. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. If you ever paid attention to my career prior to my injury, whenever I competed, and they were on the card, Id be working their corner, then go back in the dressing room and get ready for my fight. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. 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. When contacted by phone Thursday afternoon, Gary Russell Jr. said his family was struggling to cope with news of the arrest. The Russell-Barthelemy bout also marked the first time that the boxing brothers would be without father-trainer Gary Russell Sr. The gym is definitely our sanctuary. Im a firm believer that energy is transferrable. Ill give you a C. He agreed.. When my brother passed, Antonio competed, and I didnt know that he was actually gonna be able to compete. "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. ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey A day doesnt pass when Gary He was born on September 15, 1955 to the late James and Shirley (Marley) Smith of Snow Camp, NC. gtag('js', new Date()); I wish I had more time with my younger brother, Gary Russell Jr. stated during a virtual press conference recently. It was the first fight we had without my father being in the corner, said Russell That process begins for the Russell family Saturday night at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. Russell Jr: A little, not much. Im a firm believer in that energy doesnt go anywhere. Boosa Russell died outside of a friends house on the very same street where Gary Russell Jr. owns multiple properties and their parents live. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. The feeling of having three Russell brothers featured on the same card never gets old. Hes 26 years old, hes still maturing and growing. Zenger: Does your approach change now that you are assuming more of a role in your brother's careers? And he came back to the corner, and he just broke down, crying. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Man, mental toughness. And I know my brothers with me. All rights reserved. Renowned boxing trainer Gary Russell Sr. has passed away. Questions and/or comments can be sent to Anson at [emailprotected] and you can follow him on Twitter @AnsonWainwright. 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. Roughly two weeks ago, Russell Jr.s younger brother, Gary Boosa Russell, passed away due to an unexpected heart attack. It was almost inevitable he was going to get him out of there.. I was always working side by side with my father when it came to training and guiding my younger brothers. Zenger: You had the shoulder injury in the [Mark] Magsayo fight, and are now dealing with the loss of your father. Watching them grow as fighters must be fulfilling for you. All rights Reserved. "I think that would be amazing,"Gary Russell Jr., the lone world champ of the brothers, said. The three pros Gary Russell Jr., Gary Antonio Russell and Gary Antuanne Russell have a combined record of 65-2. WebThe acclaimed coach tragically passed away due to complications from Type 2 Diabetes on May 23. 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. 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While waiting for one of his more attractive bouts to materialize, Russell Jr. has only made the trek to the ring in order to face his mandated title challengers. This fight will be something that will plateau my younger brother and put him on that level. Energy is transferable, so hand me some of that energy because Im gonna need it.. Despite consistently calling for those showdowns to be made, Russell Jr.s request has yet to come true which has ultimately left him on the sidelines year after year. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. "Baby Boy,"he said, referring to Gary Antuanne, "I think hes the special one out the bunch. Copyright 2022 Rolling Out. Is the boxing gym the Russell brothers sanctuary? Russell Jr: Physically, I'm strong. Be respectful and come chat with us. I refused to have my younger brother just on a shirt, to be remembered by a shirt.. Devaun Drayton, a promising boxer who was one of Gary Russell Sr.s 11 children, was just 17 years old when he was murdered in March 2004 in Washington, D.C., their hometown. Maybe that was fresh on the refs mind. 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. Andre Chung for The Undefeated. CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. Zenger: Seeing Antuanne in the gym every day and seeing his progression as a fighter and a young man, what are you expecting on fight night? Im mentally strong when it comes to stuff like this.. 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 Gary Russell Jr. has taken over the role of trainer for his younger brothers since the passing of their father, Gary Sr. Gary Russell Jr. gives instructions during the workout of his brother, Gary Antuanne Russell. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. I believe that energy is transferable. You know, so it was mean. 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 has written for the likes of the New York Daily News, Men's Health, The Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, Complex, XXL and Vibe Magazine. Gary Russell Jr. still applauds the resolve the bantamweight contender displayed by going through with the Payano bout. 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. advertisement Russell Sr., popular for training the likes of former world featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr., Gary Antuanne Russell, and Gary Antonio Russell had suffered from diabetes. You have to be able to accept the information that's being given to you and then go out there and produce it. In a quiet moment after the bout, Russell shared his wisdom with baby brother. Full progression. Their fathers health has been at the forefront of Gary Russell Jr.s mind while preparing to box Magsayo (23-0, 16 KOs). 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"Using that credo keeps us honest and humble because it shows that were still on the same page. Unfortunately I cant get it back. 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. Keith Idec is a senior writer/columnist for BoxingScene.com. "Gary Jr. has the jab, he has good eyes and hand speed," he said. Gary Boosa Russell was the second of Gary Russell Jr.s brothers to die young. He wasnt here in the flesh, but I definitely felt his energy and aura all around us that night.. 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 TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. And he came back to the corner, and he just broke down, crying. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Actually, King Tug beat the guy who Shakur Stevenson lost to in the Olympics. I'll co-main event and my younger brother right behind me. He was molding and prepping me without me knowing it to a certain extent. Were using this as fuel.
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