
Taming the dog: Gary Antonio Russell sets stage for Ramon Cardenas showdown
Matt Christie and Lance Pugmire report on Russell's impressive shutout win from Florida
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Matt Christie and Lance Pugmire report on Russell's impressive shutout win from Florida

The brother of two world champions will likely earn a prime showdown versus recent title contender Ramon Cardenas on a card in November, should he win on Friday against Dervin Rodriguez.

Rodriguez, Russell Fight Photos Gallery - Barclays Center, Brooklyn - In a crossroads battle between ranked bantamweights, former world champion Emmanuel Rodriguez (21-2, 13 KOs) picked up a big win with a ten round technical decision over previously undefeated Gary Antonio Russell (19-1, 12 KOs). (photos by Stephanie Trapp)

Barclays Center, Brooklyn - Former bantamweight world champion Emmanuel Rodriguez (21-2, 13 KOs) won a technical decision, with the bout ending two seconds into round ten, in a rematch against the previously unbeaten Gary Antonio Russell (19-1, 12 KOs).

NEW YORK – Emmanuel Rodriguez didn’t get the definitive conclusion he sought Saturday night, but the former IBF bantamweight champion proved his superiority over Gary Antonio Russell.

NEW YORK – Emmanuel Rodriguez expects experience against top opposition to set him apart when he goes up against Gary Antonio Russell again Saturday night.

NEW YORK – Gary Antonio Russell didn’t even have 10 seconds to start executing his game plan the first time he met Emmanuel Rodriguez in the center of a boxing ring.

Sanchez vs. Negron, Russell vs. Rodriguez Weights Photos Gallery - Former longtime heavyweight world champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and top-rated Robert “The Nordic Nightmare” Helenius went face-to-face Friday at the official weigh-in as the two power-punchers promised fireworks when they meet in a WBC Heavyweight Title Eliminator headlining a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View this Saturday, October 15 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. (photos by Stephanie Trapp)

Deontay Wilder felt “a little sluggish, a little heavy” when he came in at a career-high 238 pounds for his third fight against Tyson Fury. The former WBC heavyweight champion made an adjustment accordingly during his recently completed camp to make

Wilder, Helenius Workouts Photos Gallery - Former heavyweight world champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and hard-hitting contender Robert “The Nordic Nightmare” Helenius officially kicked off fight week events Wednesday as they showed off their skills during a media workout before they headline a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View this Saturday, October 15 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. (photos by Henry DeLeon)