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Gary Russell Jr.
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For his brother, see Gary Antuanne Russell.
Gary Allen Russell Jr. (born June 5, 1988) is an American professional boxer who held the WBC featherweight title from 2015 to 2022.[4]
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Born | (1988-06-05) June 5, 1988 (age 36) Washington, D.C., U.S.[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Weight(s) | Featherweight | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 4+1⁄2 in (164 cm)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reach | 64 in (163 cm)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stance | Southpaw | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total fights | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wins | 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wins by KO | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As an amateur boxer, Russell won a bantamweight bronze medal at the 2005 World Championships.[5] In 2011, he was named Prospect of the Year by The Ring,[6] Sports Illustrated,[7] and ESPN.[8] He is the older brother of boxers Gary Antonio Russell and Gary Antuanne Russell, who compete at bantamweight and light welterweight, respectively.