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Gary Antuanne Russell is aiming to win his first title, even if it is an interim title, in honor of his late father and coach, Gary Russell Sr.

Junior welterweight Alberto Puello is looking to put his past behind him as he aims to “steal the show” on June 15

When a former high school valedictorian and Olympic boxer born into a fighting family rips off a streak of knockout wins in each of his first 17 professional fights, he should be taken at his word when he claims to be “on a mission.”

A pair of title showdowns will round out a stacked PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video co-headlined by separate showdowns featuring popular superstars Gervonta “Tank” Davis and David “El Monstruo” Benavídez taking place Saturday, June 15 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. A jam-packed four-bout pay-per-view lineup will highlight the historic 100th championship fight night at the popular sports and entertainment venue.

Gary Antuanne Russell isn’t just a highly-ranked super lightweight contender who enjoys watching his opponents exit the ring on a stretcher. He’s a deep thinker, someone that pontificates himself at all times.

Jaron Ennis had his way with practically everyone in the amateurs. His combination of power, speed, and endurance was deadly. So much so that essentially no one had an answer for it. Well, except for Gary Antuanne Russell. All three of his amateur losses came at the hands of Russell. Ennis did manage to pick up a win against him but he was still forced to accept that Russell had his number.

Fighters in today’s day and age have a ton of interest outside of boxing. Some, such as Adrien Broner, dabble in the music world. Others, like Stephen Fulton, enjoy browsing online for the latest name-brand clothing.

Gary Antuanne Russell doesn’t necessarily have a hit list of 140-pound champions. If the left-handed knockout artist had to choose, however, Russell would want to challenge WBC super lightweight champ Regis Prograis when he gets his first title shot. Russell, who is the WBC’s second-ranked contender for Prograis’