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Kiko Martinez on Facing Gary Russell, Talks Warrington-Galahad

•May 8, 2019

At 33 years of age and having fought a number of top-class opponents in his career, Spain’s Kiko Martínez once again challenges the best in his division when he takes on Gary Russell Jr for the World Boxing Council [WBC] featherweight championship on May 18 in New York City. Russell, who last fought in May 2018, has been relatively inactive over the last few years, something that Kiko believes could play into his hands come fight night.

Mares Holds Nose Over Gary Russell's Next Fight, Wants Title Shot

BoxingScene Staff

•Apr 30, 2019

Abner Mares, a former three division champion, has no problem with taking a very tough fight in his first ring return from injury. Mares was scheduled to face WBA super featherweight champion Gervonta Davis earlier this year, but he was forced to withdraw due to a serious eye injury.

Gary Russell: Santa Cruz is a Reckless Fighter - I'd Knock Him Out

BoxingScene Staff

•Apr 30, 2019

WBC featherweight world champion Gary Russell Jr. feels confident that he'll score a knockout victory over Leo Santa Cruz, who holds the WBA title. Both boxers are fighting under the Premier Boxing Champions banner. Russell (29-1, 17 KOs) will be making the fourth defense of his belt against Kiko Martinez (39-8-2, 28 KOs) on Saturday, May 18, at Brooklyn’s Barclay’s Center. The bout will be the co-feature to Deontay Wilder's defense of the WBC heavyweight crown against mandatory challenger Dominic Breazeale.

Ellerbe Would 'Love' To Make Gervonta Davis-Gary Russell Fight

Keith Idec

•Apr 30, 2019

LAS VEGAS – Leonard Ellerbe enjoyed reading Gary Russell Jr.’s comments about boxing Gervonta Davis. The Mayweather Promotions CEO respects Russell’s confidence, capabilities and pedigree. Ellerbe also is certain that Davis would beat the highly skilled southpaw if the fight Russell suggested comes to fruition.

Russell: I Doubt Santa Cruz, Promoters, Even Haymon Want Me

Keith Idec

•Apr 29, 2019

Gary Russell Jr. has what he considers a “great working relationship” with Al Haymon. Russell told BoxingScene.com over the weekend that Haymon has delivered on every promise he has ever made to the WBC featherweight champion. But Russell is beginning to think that even Haymon, who runs Premier Boxing Champions, doesn’t want him to fight Leo Santa Cruz.

Russell: Gervonta Hasn't Fought Nobody; Couldn't Deal With Me!

Keith Idec

•Apr 26, 2019

By Keith Idec - Leo Santa Cruz is the opponent Gary Russell Jr. has wanted to fight the past few years. If the WBC featherweight champion can’t entice a seemingly reluctant Santa Cruz into a 126-pound title unification fight later this year, Russell has an intriguing alternative in mind. Russell told BoxingScene.com t...

Gary Russell Jr. vs. Kiko Martinez Finalized For Wilder-Breazeale

Random Hits

•Apr 19, 2019

WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. will defend his title against former world champion Kiko Martinez in the co-feature to Wilder vs. Breazeale on Saturday, May 18 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Leo Santa Cruz: I Have No Fear of Fighting Gervonta Davis

Miguel Rivera

•Apr 17, 2019

WBA featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz revealed that he will return to the ring at the end of June or the beginning of July, and given the difficulty of unifying titles at 126-pounds, it is very likely that this fight will be the first one to held at super featherweight.

Gary Russell: I Want Santa Cruz, Then Davis vs. Ruiz Winner

Random Hits

•Feb 1, 2019

World Boxing Council featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr. (29-1.17 KOs), wants to make 2019 classically memorable. Russell Jr., has not fought since last May, when he overcame an injury with his right hand and defeated the skilled California fighter Joseph Diaz Jr., by unanimous decision at the MGM Grand National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Mares: Why Isn't Leo Santa Cruz Fighting Gary Russell Next?

Keith Idec

•Jan 15, 2019

Leo Santa Cruz’s last opponent didn’t hesitate Tuesday night to question Santa Cruz’s next opponent. Abner Mares embraced about as tough a fight as he could’ve accepted after he lost to Santa Cruz in his last outing, June 9 in Los Angeles. While the ambitious Mares is busy preparing to battle unbeaten WBA “super” 130-pound champion Gervonta Davis, Mares can’t help but wonder why Santa Cruz hasn’t chosen a comparable challenge.