Comments Thread For: Gary Russell Jr. Says Goodbye To The Featherweight Division: "There's No Need To Stay At 26"

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Gary Russell Jr. has thoroughly enjoyed his time near the top of the featherweight division. Before suffering a shoulder injury in his most recent trip to the ring, Russell presided over the boxing world as the longest-reigning champion.
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[JJC0910]

Say goodbye to 26? When I first saw this headline, I thought he was retiring! He never fights, so why not retire

[Bronx2245]

Go to 135 O.G.! Give me 2 in '23, then bounce! It's been a pleasure! ONE!

[Oldskoolg]

Good move, you’re in your mid 30s, no need to sweat down and risk more injuries

[Greenfield02]

Did not know he was still fighting... Wasn't his last fight at 130 already?

[Griever0730]

He's gonna hafta fight more than once a year now if he wants to grab a title become relevant again. He's gotten away with that for too long to the point that it seems not many people really care whether he's fighting or not. Still an amazing talent, but the way he's handled his career clearly shows that boxing greatness is not his priority.

[Boricua181]

A move up to 130, might be a wise move, but 135 and fighting only once a year isn't (it just won't further your career).

[Boricua181]

He's gonna hafta fight more than once a year now if he wants to grab a title become relevant again. He's gotten away with that for too long to the point that it seems not many people really care whether he's fighting or not. Still an amazing talent, but the way he's handled his career clearly shows that boxing greatness is not his priority.

Fact's! He's been more bluster than destroyer, as his career draw's ever closer to the end.

[Combat Talk Radio]

...would Rigo vs. Russell Jr. be the actual most boring fight ever booked?

[jockpunk]

Guy should be a hall of famer. Absolutely horribly managed career. Much of the blame needs to be on himself.