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

[Letmaku]

Not going to fight Tank!?Nothing to do with Loma!! Content to retire at 126?! Good but not great is OK!?

[MulaKO]

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?

Your absolutely right , could of been great fighter
I don’t recall where I read it , but it stated that he made some very wise financial moves and was set for life
So , personally I think he don’t wanna stretch himself to thin , continue making money fighting once a year
Seems like he’s got one foot out already

[ceylon mooney]

thats funny you say that gary, cuz years ago you announced publicly that

1) you were gonna get in the ring barely ever
and
2) youd only get in the ring for a fortune

so...uh...yeah


granted, all three could be true (promoter, opponents, you)

its too bad cuz you are SO talented and i luv watchin ur fights.

[DaBeastO]

Have the media asked Leo Santa Cruz about fighting Gary Russell? If he's ducking then let's get the truth out.

leo is only one fighter that's no excuse for russell there are other champs out there to fight or how about up moving up in weight?that's no excuse to fight once a year.

[Sparked_26]

This guy would fight Hyland 12 times a year don’t worry about that.

[Shadoww702]

Have the media asked Leo Santa Cruz about fighting Gary Russell? If he's ducking then let's get the truth out.

Everytime! And Leo has been on record MULTIPLE times saying he wants to fight Gary! Where you been??

[ShoulderRoll]

Everytime! And Leo has been on record MULTIPLE times saying he wants to fight Gary! Where you been??

So if Gary Russell wants the fight with Santa Cruz why isn't it happening? And is Gary lying about Santa Cruz not wanting it?

[PunchyPotorff]

I have to laugh at clowns like this dolt actually thinking they're fooling ANYONE besides the extremely dense fan boys. There are a bunch of fighters in his weight class who would fight him. And any who wouldn't just aren't being offered jack to do the deed. Loma schooled this clown, as would LSC and a few others. He just wants to carefully keep his belt as long as earthly possible. Nothing more. Just another scared lazy clown who is comfy fighting 2nd tier, and not elites.

[wildman]

Complete nonsense. Russell is the one that doesn't want to fight. Oscar Valdez is the same way. Those two would be terrified to face each other.

[wildman]

You explained the situation exactly, PunchyPotorff.