Comments Thread For: Russell: I Compete Only Once A Year Because Guys Won't Fight Me

[Califire209]

You fight once a year because you choose to fight once a year. You could challenge Yourself by moving up in weight or taking on some top 10 contenders that are Hungry. Move up to 130 homeboy,, Don't complain that other fighters are the reason why you're not stepping in the Ring dog.

[Ajvar]

...And you lost to Loma because you weren't used to sauna and had bad weights, sure.

[bulldognyc]

I don't believe that, I love watching Russell Jr fight which makes it a pity that he only fights once a year. He needs to pick up his activity and fight three times a year, granted I think he might have some point with maybe getting big names to fight him, that could be a problem.

At the very least he should be fighting in the fall. It’s a shame that, IMO, one of the most talented fighters in the world only showcases his amazing abilities once a year. GRJ is a very good fighter. He could’ve been great. Hope he does get a unification this year and moves up and wins one at 130. That would be help his career out a ton. But he’s content because he seems to be very smart with his money. Btw, what’s up with his younger bro?

[Corelone]

He has no problem finding the Kikos and Hylands when he needs them. It's up to him to sell his self. Go to the UK and be ringside for Warrington's next fight. Talk some trash, pitch a tantrum, but be ready to run.

[MrShakeAndBake]

call out Stank then, you two are under the same management lol

[steeve steel]

There is some truth in what he's saying, but it's not the only problem; because with his talent, if he's not getting the biggest fights, it's because he's not bringing in money and/ or fans. So.... change magagent, suck it up, then showcase your talent and start making big bucks!

[Squ□redCircle34]

Mexicans need to put pressure on Santa Cruz , that guy made up excuses as to why he hasn’t fought Russell jr and sounds like his pops isn’t confident in Leo beating Mr Russell jr!

[wrecksracer]

Blame your promoter, right? The biggest fight you had, you lost.

[Ray*]

That’s not a good excuse, I pointed this out yesterday. Not sure if this is a PBC thing, but they need to get their fighters more fights, case in point Dominic Breazeale since losing to Joshua in June 2016 has had only 3 fights with 22 rounds, D.Whyte since losing to Joshua in December 2015 (6 months prior), has had 9 fights and 82 rounds....Now tell me if Whyte activity isn’t a good thing for him. Same here with Russell...

[Rip Chudd]

To be honest he used to say it was because of injuries.

Exactly. Said he does it to preserve his body. Now all of a sudden it's something else