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PHOTOS: Gary Russell Jr. Overcomes Game Challenger Tugstsogt Nyambayar Over 12

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Gary Russell and Tugstsogt Nyambayar (Photo: Amanda Westcott – SHOWTIME)

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By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, Feb. 8, WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. successfully defended his title by winning a unanimous decision over mandatory challenger Tugstsogt Nyambayar. The fight aired on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, PA.

Scores reading 118-110, 117-111, and 116-112 went in Russell’s favor, but the contest was far from a walkover. It was the fifth title defense for Russell (31-1, 18 KO’s) and the first loss for the 26-year old Nyambayar (11-1, 9 KO’s).
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Jhonny Gonzalez vs. Gary Russell Jr. set for March 28 on Showtime Championship Boxing

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Gary Russell Jr. will look for his first world title when he faces Jhonny Gonzalez on March 28 in Carson, Calif. (Photo: Tom Casino/Showtime)

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By Chris Robinson

Gary Russell Jr. will look to break through with his first world title when he faces WBC featherweight champion Jhonny Gonzalez on March 28.

Russell (25-1, 14 KO’s) gave a very spirited effort vs. reigning champion Vasyl Lomachenko this past June but he came up short by way of majority decision, as the Ukrainian’s speed, power, and accuracy was a bit too much for him.
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Adrien Broner tells Gary Russell to keep his head up; interested in Robert Guerrero later this year?

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Adrien Broner in Carson, Calif. (Photo: Showtime Sports)

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By Chris Robinson

Last night’s Showtime-televised triple header from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. was definitely a memorable evening.

Taking in the action from ringside, three-division world champion Adrien Broner chimed in with his thoughts throughout the evening.

In the co-feature, Gary Russell Jr. lost a competitive decision to Vasyl Lomachenko in a battle of former amateur standouts.

Having known Russell since his amateur days, Broner told him to keep his head up.

“Keep your head up @mrgaryrusselljr go back to the drawing board you fought one hell of a fight. Minor set back for a major come back,” Broner stated via Instagram.

While there is no word on his next bout, Broner did mention to Radio Rahim that he was going to be checking out former titlist Robert Guerrero in action prior to his slugfest victory over Yoshihiro Kamegai. Check out the interview below.

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Photos: Vasyl Lomachenko defeats Gary Russell Jr. to capture his first world title

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Photos from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. as two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko (2-1, 1 KO) defeats Gary Russell Jr. (24-1, 14 KO’s). by way of majority decision to capture the WBO featherweight world championship.
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Photos: Vasyl Lomachenko defeats Gary Russell Jr. to capture his first world title

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Photos from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. as two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko (2-1, 1 KO) defeats Gary Russell Jr. (24-1, 14 KO’s). by way of majority decision to capture the WBO featherweight world championship.

All photos courtesy of Chris Farina (Top Rank)

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Photos: Gary Russell Jr. and Vasyl Lomachenko both weigh 125.5 pounds ahead of Showtime duel

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Photos from Los Angeles, Calif. as undefeated Gary Russell Jr. (24-0, 14 KO’s) and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko (1-1, 1 KO) both weigh in ahead 125.5 pounds ahead of their Showtime-televised duel on Saturday, Jan. 21 from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.
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Photos: Gary Russell Jr. and Vasyl Lomachenko both weigh 125.5 pounds ahead of Showtime duel

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Photos from Los Angeles, Calif. as undefeated Gary Russell Jr. (24-0, 14 KO’s) and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko (1-1, 1 KO) both weigh in ahead 125.5 pounds ahead of their Showtime-televised duel on Saturday, Jan. 21 from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.

All photos courtesy of Chris Farina (Top Rank)

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‘I’ve never seen him fight’ – Gary Russell Jr. responds to Mikey Garcia’s comments

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Behind the scenes in Las Vegas this past Saturday with Adrien Broner, Sam Watson, Gary Russell Jr., and Zab Judah

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By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, inside of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, featherweight prospect/contender Gary Russell Jr. kept his unbeaten record intact, winning a dominant 10-round decision over Russia’s Vyacheslav Gusev.

Russell’s speed and crisp punching easily carried the day for him, as the 24-yar old Washington, D.C. native now eyes bigger bounty at 126 pounds.

Shortly after the fight, I reached out to recently-crowned WBO featherweight champion Mikey Garcia, who offered up his assessment of Russell’s performance.
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