Comments Thread For: Gary Russell vs. Joseph Diaz Finalized For May 19 at MGM Harbor

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NATIONAL HARBOR - Two exciting main events will be presented on the same night, Saturday, May 19 live on SHOWTIME as part of a split-site doubleheader telecast. Featherweight world champion Gary Russell Jr. will defend his WBC title against undefeated mandatory challenger Joseph "JoJo" Diaz Jr. on Saturday, May 19 in a clash live on SHOWTIME from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
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[7not8]

This is my most anticipated fight of 2018 outside of Loma v Linares!!

[AdonisCreed]

I thought this fight was finalized a week ago?? Are they re-finalizing it?? Or making sure we know Gary Russell Jr is finally fighting again after a five year hiatus!!!

[Ray*]

How Gary Russell is fighting and I actually see his opponents name! And it isn’t TBA or TBC.

[Teetotaler]

Why give russell the hometown advantage?

[7not8]

Why give russell the hometown advantage?

I think cuz he's the champion maybe?

[7not8]

I thought this fight was finalized a week ago?? Are they re-finalizing it?? Or making sure we know Gary Russell Jr is finally fighting again after a five year hiatus!!!

Nah, he had a video on fight hype yesterday stating there were still a few details that needed to ironed out. Kinda sounded like he was blaming Haymon for it. Think it's still up

[BucaRican]

How Gary Russell is fighting and I actually see his opponents name! And it isn’t TBA or TBC.

You pulling out Fatty Dan jokes? Shame

[Teetotaler]

I think cuz he's the champion maybe?

I thought theyd pick a neutral place. I didnt know all belt holders defended their titles at home

[Ray*]

You pulling out Fatty Dan jokes? Shame

Lol who is that?