Gary Russell Jr - How much has he got left?

[PBR Streetgang]

Do you happen to know if he stays in shape outside the ring or does he party and drink?

Everything I've heard would indicate he stays in shape outside the ring. He's had issues with his hands however, I remember him stating the reason why he didn't fight more often was because the fragility of the bones in his hands wouldn't be able to handle it.

[solidman]

Everything I've heard would indicate he stays in shape outside the ring. He's had issues with his hands however, I remember him stating the reason why he didn't fight more often was because the fragility of the bones in his hands wouldn't be able to handle it.

Can he make an impact at his age if he keeps busy?

[MalevolentBite]

https://www.boxingscene.com/forums/boxing-forums/boxing-history/32432595-biggest-wasted-potential

Hes number 13 on my list for biggest wasted potential.

[PBR Streetgang]

Can he make an impact at his age if he keeps busy?

I doubt it. He couldn't stay active in his prime years, I doubt he can do it now. Even if he wanted to, I'm not sure his body could hold up to it. It's not just the wear and tear of fights...the rigors of training camps, sparring, etc.

I think the more active he is, the more likely he will suffer injury. Some guys are just more injury -prone than others. I doubt he needs the money, he had invested in businesses and real estate in the DC-metro area.

[solidman]

I doubt it. He couldn't stay active in his prime years, I doubt he can do it now. Even if he wanted to, I'm not sure his body could hold up to it. It's not just the wear and tear of fights...the rigors of training camps, sparring, etc.

I think the more active he is, the more likely he will suffer injury. Some guys are just more injury -prone than others. I doubt he needs the money, he had invested in businesses and real estate in the DC-metro area.

You are probably right.