Gary Russell Jr. still hasn't fought for a title, while Lomachenko in his 2nd fight..

[hectari]

Will fight for a title against Orlando Salido! seriously this is an embarrassment to Russell Jr. dude still fighting scrubs. While Lomachenko is fighting a beast and a legit champion in his 2nd pro fight.

[ИATAS]

And we know why now. Russell Jr. is a free agent, he's not promoted by Golden Boy or Top Rank, which is a big mistake imo. It's only smart to become a free agent once you're a Cotto, or a Mayweather, otherwise no promoter will want their champs fighting him.

[Dagomba]

At least he's fighting that fearsome TBA...

[Russian Crushin]

And we know why now. Russell Jr. is a free agent, he's not promoted by Golden Boy or Top Rank, which is a big mistake imo. It's only smart to become a free agent once you're a Cotto, or a Mayweather, otherwise no promoter will want their champs fighting him.

But fighters with smaller promoters get fights.

[BigAlexSand]

A disappointing career so far for Russell. I was and still am a fan but have lost interest in his fights.

[CANELOLUJAH]

The TBA assassin aka The TBA killer aka The TBA Kryptonite aka The TBA Body Snatcher Aka The TBA Executioner AKA El Terrible TBA Asesino aint worried about what no motherfucking lomo is doing. He murdering opponents left and right.

[CANELOLUJAH]

And we know why now. Russell Jr. is a free agent, he's not promoted by Golden Boy or Top Rank, which is a big mistake imo. It's only smart to become a free agent once you're a Cotto, or a Mayweather, otherwise no promoter will want their champs fighting him.

So is Rosado and Rosado gets nothing but big fights back to back!

[Kagami Taiga]

So is Rosado and Rosado gets nothing but big fights back to back!

thats primarily because rosado is a gatekeeper. russell isnt. hes definitely one of the most talented guys in the lower divisions. high risk little to no reward. but hes been grossly mis managed.

[The Problem Child]

NATAS made a REALLY good point that I myself hadn't really considered. That is the problem of being a free agent, you won't get these special opportunities and type of backing that you can only get by being under contract. It's part of the privileges of being loyal to a company (getting the best opportunities possible that is).

[UTEP]

It's his own own fault. He shouldn't have backed out of eliminators with Franco and Ponce.