I'll be training like I'm getting ready for a fight, and I don't have anything coming up! Zenger: Does your approach change now that you are assuming more of a role in your brothers careers? These guys need good matchmakers, thats the difference, I dont but I would love to step into the ring more than once a year.. Unfortunately, I cant get it back. He said cold case detectives had a new witness. Gary Russell Antuanne Russell is expected to return in the fall. Promoted By University of Maryland Capital Region Health, Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Until there arethree Russell brothers triple-headlining as world champions. By clicking submit, you agree to receive emails from Rolling Out and accept our web terms of use and privacy and cookie policy. And he said, You know, bruh, I wanna fight. "I'd tell her, 'Baby girl, I want to have some fun, fun.'". If you ever paid attention to my career prior to my injury, whenever I competed, and they were on the card, I'd be working their corner, then go back in the dressing room and get ready for my fight. WebGary Thomas Smith, age 67, of Prospect Hill, NC passed away on April 6, 2023 at his residence. The feeling of having three Russell brothers featured on the same card never gets old. 2023 RING TV LIVE. But Russell remains adamant about not vacating his belt unless he is assured of fighting for a title in a heavier weight class. "Using that credo keeps us honest and humble because it shows that were still on the same page. Somebody gotta get this shit. His older brother Devaun Drayton was murdered in Washington D.C. in 2004 and it took until 2017 for an arrest to be made. He wasnt here in the flesh, but I definitely felt his energy and aura all around us that night.. Along those lines, the Russells keep gems from their father close to their minds and hearts at all times. 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. Keith Idec is a senior writer/columnist for BoxingScene.com. Gary Antuanne and Gary Antonio agree wholeheartedly. All I can do is allow him to live through me at this point by continuing to be the best that I possibly can be., Nico Ali Walsh, Muhammad Alis grandson, wins pro boxing debut with a TKO, For Muhammad Alis grandson, family legacy extends beyond the ring, Claressa Shields enters a critical stretch in her quest to become a two-sport star, Local news, weather, sports, events, restaurants and more, Gary Russell Jr. misses his ailing father, mourns his brother ahead of Saturdays fight, Commanders draft class fills several needs, features plenty of value, From World Series hero to MLBs worst, Patrick Corbin keeps taking the ball, Commanders draft Illinois DB Quan Martin, Arkansas C Ricky Stromberg. Still beat that ass with one arm, by the way. Gary Russell Jr. 'Still Dealing' With Death Of His To the fans, fighters such as Tugstsogt Nyambayar, Joseph Diaz and others, arent names that completely resonate with them. "I love being able to compete side-by-side and share it with my younger brothers.". Your email address will not be published. Their fathers health has been at the forefront of Gary Russell Jr.s mind while preparing to box Magsayo (23-0, 16 KOs). "Everything has an expiration on it, but memories are the only things that lastforever. Im still dealing with it, Gary Russell Jr. said. I'll co-main event and my younger brother right behind me. Zenger: Youre always so cool, calm and collected for your fights, but we see you get a little animated when your brothers are fighting. That process begins for the Russell family Saturday night at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. Your destination for the best boxing news, videos and live streams! Gary Russell aims to realize Olympic dream that eluded He recently left the hospital against doctors recommendations to take part in training camp in person rather than via Zoom. Energy is transferable, so hand me some of that energy because Im gonna need it.. Required fields are marked *. Im still coping with it. Gary Russell Russells Seek To Become The Next First Family Of Boxing