Boosa Russell died outside of a friends house on the very same street where Gary Russell Jr. owns multiple properties and their parents live. *Terms apply. Like I said, I wouldn't want a murderer lingering around, knowing that I'm his brother. "Gary Jr. has the jab, he has good eyes and hand speed," he said. Another one of his brothers died way before his time should have been up. Unfortunately, in May 2022, the captain of the ship, Gary Russell Sr., the man responsible for his sons getting into boxing and all bearing the same name, passed away. Gary Russell Jr. explains to Zenger how the family is moving forward. ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey A day doesnt pass when Gary Russell Jr. doesnt think a lot about his late younger brother, Gary Boosa Russell. Im still coping with it. Hes also the most outspoken of the boxers, according to Gary Antuanne himself. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. If the Russells fight their plan to fruition, then there will never be an argument over who's the headliner, either. And he competed. I think, ultimately, it was a good win for him and its going to catapult his career.. Russell Jr: Hell, yeah! So, to be able to go there now and know that everyone on the street have to change their IDs, everything else, the mail thats coming in, because it has my younger brothers nickname on it, its refreshing.. Gary Russells Jr younger brother, Gary Darreke Russell, died of a heart attack at the age of 26 in December. For them to stay focused, stay on point, and still be grinding, pushing in the right direction, I get animated about that. Watching them grow as fighters must be fulfilling for you. Gary Russell Jr lost his brother Gary Boosa Russell on December 13 2020 to a sudden heart attack. Drayton was a promising young boxer and the brother of Gary Antuanne Russell, who competed in the 2016 Olympic Summer Games, and Gary Russell Jr., who was a member of the U.S. boxing team in the 2008 Olympic Summer Games. That very night he posted a video on Instagram showing and thanking the people who came to support him and his family during a difficult time. McLeod appeared in court Thursday and was held without bond. Unfortunately, in May 2022, the captain of the ship, Gary Russell Sr., the man responsible for his sons getting into boxing and all bearing the same name, passed away. In 2004 another brother, Devaun Drayton, then 17, was fatally shot in Northeast. The American professional boxer who has held the WBC featherweight belt since 2015 will defend his title against challenger Mark Magsayo on Saturday January 22. I refused to have my younger brother just on a shirt, to be remembered by a shirt.. Renowned boxing trainer Gary Russell Sr. has passed away. After Little Gary collapsed in 2008 and others fell short, Antuanne is the last hope He recently left the hospital against doctors recommendations to take part in training camp in person rather than via Zoom. However, Russell agrees with the general consensus that the stoppage was early. I believe that energy is transferable. ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey A day doesnt pass when Gary Russell Jr. doesnt think a lot about his late younger brother, Gary Boosa Russell. He can really punch. Full progression. Unfortunately I cant get it back. Man, mental toughness. Your email address will not be published. I thought it was a good fight for him. You have to give it everything that you can. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Along those lines, the Russells keep gems from their father close to their minds and hearts at all times. Full progression. 'Success is the ultimate revenge,'"Gary Antuanne said. ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey A day doesnt pass when Gary He was born on September 15, 1955 to the late James and Shirley (Marley) Smith of Snow Camp, NC. Gary Antonio Russell, 27, will clashwith Jesus Martinez in bantamweight action and Gary Antuanne Russell, 23, will faceJose Marrufo in a junior welterweight scrap both further down the card. It shows you that time waits for no one, Russell said. Gary Russell Jr Unfortunately, I cant get it back. And once again, I use it as fuel, I use it as motivation. Man, mental toughness. Gary Russell And right after he held it together all the way up until they announced him as the winner. I'll be training like I'm getting ready for a fight, and I don't have anything coming up! During the defense's cross-examination of E. Jean Carroll, Trump's attorney asked the writer why she "did not scream" when she was "supposedly raped.". "I feel like a part of me is missing and he played a big role in my life.". Im doing physical therapy right now with my arm. RUSSELL _ Gary Robert Born March 2, 1938 in Vancouver. I thought he executed the game plan, but not completely to my liking. I think the reason why you only see me once a year is because a lot of these fighters, managers and promoters dont feel as though its in their best interest to put their fighters in the ring with me and I refuse to water the sport down. ", AddedGary Antonio: "That would be wonderful. Details on his arrest were not released immediately. Unfortunately, I cant get it back. All rights reserved, who competed in the 2016 Olympic Summer Games, his father Gary Russell Sr. told The Washington Post in a 2006 interview, 11-Year-Old, 15-Year-Old Brothers Missing From Bethesda, Tipped Workers See Slight Pay Increase in DC, Watch News4: Live and Replays on NBC4 App, Peacock, Roku, Samsung TV Plus & Xumo Play, Metropolitan Police Department (DC Police / MPD), Family Awaits Return of DC Mother Missing for More Than 3 Weeks, Man Dead, Teen Injured as DC Ends April With Series of Overnight Shootings, 8-Year-Old Woodbridge Girl Dies From Crash Injuries, 5 Reasons to Choose a Family Medicine Doctor. He probably has some more [vengeance] that he want to do," Gary Antuanne Russell said. He had been set to move to Florida the following day to train as a boxer and escape the dangers of D.C., his father Gary Russell Sr. told The Washington Post in a 2006 interview. I believe that energy is transferable. That process begins for the Russell family Saturday night at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. The fighting Russell brothers are a force of nature. The gym is definitely our sanctuary. Passed away suddenly and peacefully on March 30, 2006 at his home in Gibsons after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary Russell Jr Net Worth - Age, Wife, Brother, House, Income Zenger: You're always so cool, calm and collected for your fights, but we see you get a little animated when your brothers are fighting. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and Where are you physically and mentally right now? "Antonio he's deceptively strong. I think it would be an interesting fight. Matchups against the likes of Leo Santa Cruz, Josh Warrington, Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis have been on the forefront of Russell Jr.s mind. Russell Jr: A little, not much. Im going to go in there and show him something hes never seen before, and well see how he reacts.. What happened to Gary Russell Jr brother? He has used Boosas death as inspiration, though, while getting through much of his training camp without his father in the gym. Ill be training like Im getting ready for a fight, and I dont have anything coming up! The undefeated Vargas moved up to featherweight after he won the 122-pound title in 2019. Saddened to hear of the passing of Gary Russell Sr., who died just days after his 63rd birthday. If you ever paid attention to my career prior to my injury, whenever I competed, and they were on the card, Id be working their corner, then go back in the dressing room and get ready for my fight. The three pros Gary Russell Jr., Gary Antonio Russell and Gary Antuanne Russell have a combined Please He defeated Dominican veteran Juan Carlos Payano by technical decision in a fight Showtime televised only 10 days after Boosa suddenly died. The Russell brother have been having fun, fun with Gary Jr. (30-1, 18 KOs) rattling off six straight victories, including four straight title defenses, since his lone loss a majority decision defeat to Vasiliy Lomachenkoin June 2014. The current layoff of nearly two years is the lengthiest of Russells career, which has been marked by infrequent activity since he claimed the WBC title. Gary Antuanne, the live wire of the Russell siblings, is even putting a tentative timetable on it. I injured myself before the Magsayo fight. Gary Russell Jr. 'Still Dealing' With Death Of His Join our newsletter to get info about latest events and deals! Welcome to r/boxing, the official home of pro boxing on Reddit! The Russell brother have been having fun, fun with Gary Jr. (30-1, 18 KOs) rattling off six straight victories, including four straight title defenses, since his lone loss Regardless of what Ive been through or what weve been through, I can be irritated, frustrated, have a bad day, and my father would know if Im going through something. How will he do this Saturday? Russell whose bout will be televised live on Showtime, with the main card beginning at 9 p.m. attributes his dearth of opponents to higher-profile fighters avoiding him. Unfortunately, in May 2022, the captain of the ship, Gary Russell Sr., the man responsible for his sons getting into boxing and all bearing the same name, passed Devaun Drayton, a promising boxer who was one of Gary Russell Sr.s 11 "It depends on how things move in the boxing world.". He also has overseen the development of all the fighting Russell brothers, beginning with eldest son Gary Jr., 33, whose only loss was to Vasiliy Lomachenko in 2014 for the then-vacant World Boxing Organization title. Maybe that was fresh on the refs mind. Required fields are marked *. Gary Russell Jr. 'Still Dealing' With Death Of His Thats no disrespect to Jo Jo but that just goes to show the talent and skillset that Ive been going against., King Tug was a helluva fighter. That street in Capitol Heights, Maryland, was renamed two months after his death from Omaha Street to Boosa Street. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. A figure that leaves fans of Russell Jr. apoplectic. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I would like to see a Leo Santa Cruz or one of these guys fight a King Tug. The World Boxing Council mourns the passing of Gary Boosa Russell, brother of our dear champion Gary Russell Jr. Russell Jr: Its funny because thats how its always been. Energy is transferable, so hand me some of that energy because Im gonna need it.. Although the 62-year-old trainer trained Russell Jr. and the rest of his kids throughout their amateur and professional careers he has been unable to attend most of Russell Jr.s training sessions for the Magsayo match in suburban Washington D.C. Gary Russell Jr is on Instagram under the username @mrgaryrusselljr with over 67K followers. Where are you physically and mentally right now? Im a firm believer in that energy doesnt go anywhere. After his brother and his fathers passing in and out of the hospital with his health problems Gary Russell Jr had to train himself for his upcoming match. In addition to managing his career while his father was receiving treatment, Russell also bore much of the responsibility in comforting Gary Antonio and Gary Antuanne after their brother passed away, the second time the family has buried one of its own. Gary Antuanne and Gary Antonio agree wholeheartedly. And I felt that was beneath my younger brother. After being informed of the brothers lofty ambition and the timing put on achieving it, Gary Russell Sr. gave his two cents. Work it: Gary Russell Jr. steps up to guide his brothers careers Boosa was just 25 when he died from a heart attack in December 2020. Im still dealing with it, Gary Russell Jr. said. Gary Russell Jr. and brothers striving to triple-headline card as And I know my brothers with me. However it is not entirely confirmed what religion the American professional boxer follows. By clicking submit, you agree to receive emails from Rolling Out and accept our web terms of use and privacy and cookie policy. And once again, I use it as fuel, I use it as motivation. "I'd tell her, 'Baby girl, I want to have some fun, fun.'". This fight will be something that will plateau my younger brother and put him on that level. AddedGary Antonio: "It's always a special moment to fight on the same card, but it's also natural to me because I'm in the gym with them every single day. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Zenger: Seeing Antuanne in the gym every day and seeing his progression as a fighter and a young man, what are you expecting on fight night? After their father Gary Russell Sr. trained four of them to compete in boxing they are all named Gary. "I dont want to rush them. Gary Russell Jr. assesses brother's controversial sixth Gary Russell Jr. 'SStill Dealing' With Death Of His Younger Brother; Using It As Motivation ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey A day doesnt pass when Gary Russell Jr. doesnt think a lot about his late younger brother, Gary Boosa Russell. We'd be able to make history.". So, to be able to go there now and know that everyone on the street have to change their IDs, everything else, the mail thats coming in, because it has my younger brothers nickname on it, its refreshing.. Regardless of the opponent though, the Maryland native will undoubtedly step into the ring with an increased amount of rage and motivation. Russell Jr: Hell, yeah! You have to be able to accept the information thats being given to you and then go out there and produce it. Their fathers health has been at the forefront of Gary Russell Jr.s mind while preparing to box Magsayo (23-0, 16 KOs). Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year. Unfortunately, in May 2022, the captain of the ship, Gary Russell Sr., the man responsible for his sons getting into boxing and all bearing the same name, passed He was born in Gastonia, NC, on December 14, 1932. Shakur lost to him in the Olympics and King Tut beat him in the pros. Devaun Drayton, a promising boxer who was one of Gary Russell Sr.s 11 children, was just 17 years old when he was murdered in March 2004 in Washington, D.C., their hometown. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Keith Idec is a senior writer/columnist for BoxingScene.com. He has the ability to decide which style he wants to employ in the fight to make it work.". "If I have a girlfriend my girlfriend, I don't want her to come out with me if she's not going to want to have the fun Im having, he continued. Unfortunately, in May 2022, the captain of the ship, Gary Russell Sr., the man responsible for his sons getting into boxing and all bearing the same name, passed These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. He used boxing as a tool to keep his boys safe from the dangers of "the streets, he told Yahoo Sports in a 2014 interview. He defeated Dominican veteran Juan Carlos Payano by technical decision in a fight Showtime televised only 10 days after Boosa suddenly died. Gary Russell Jr., the WBC featherweight champion boxer, was devastated when was unable to compete in the Beijing Olympics. "It makes me feel more secure. Gary Antuanne Russell, a 19-year-old living in Capitol Heights, graduated top in his class at Croom High School in Prince Georges County last year. Weve got shit weve got to work on. I refused to have my younger brother just on a shirt, to be remembered by a shirt.. Copyright 2022 Rolling Out. But in order to excel in anything you're doing, you have to be able to take constructive criticism. Im a firm believer that energy is transferrable. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. All Obituaries Zenger: Does your approach change now that you are assuming more of a role in your brother's careers? The 28-year-old Gary Antonio is undefeated in 18 fights in the bantamweight division, while Gary Allen Jr., 33, has held the WBC featherweight title since 2015. gtag('js', new Date()); No matter the religion he certainly has god-given talent. Trying to make sure they are where they need to be. After Christmas break that year, Drayton did not want to go back to Glen Mills so he stayed at his grandmothers house. Gary Antuanne Russell made his professional debut in 2017 on a card that also featured two of his older brothers, Gary Allen Russell Jr. and Gary Antonio Russell. He will have world titles in his crosshairs in 2023. Gary Russell and Gary Antonio they talk when they have to talk, he said. Youve got to keep your chin down and your hands up, and youve got to fire when youve got an opening. I dont think Gary has faced anyone since he became champion that has the skills that I have, said Magsayo, who is coming off a 10th-round knockout of Julio Ceja in August. "Everything has an expiration on it, but memories are the only things that lastforever. The teenager was shot and killed March 10, 2004 on the 700 block of 26th Street NE. Zenger: When they presented the name, Rances Barthelemy for Antuanne, what were your thoughts? Gary Antonio, he held it together the entire time, Gary Russell Jr. said. Russells Seek To Become The Next First Family Of Boxing Although Gary Allen Russell Jr. continues to mourn the end of his younger brother he feels it is time to get back in the ring. This is the only thing that keeps me sane at this point. You know, him going to the gym, working out, having to spar and stuff somewhat kept him mentally rooted. "He has a real acumen for his opponents. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Russell Jr: We jumped on it. He has used Boosas death as inspiration, though, while getting through much of his training camp without his father in the gym. Fisher died after he was shot Oct. 1, 2006 on the 1100 block of 21st Street NE, less than a mile away. Web1.1m members in the Boxing community. Acting Police Chief Peter Newsham said the two shootings were related, the Post reported. Though their fighting family has grown accustomed to boxing through tragedy, it was particularly difficult for Gary Antonio Russell to box only 10 days after Boosas death. He defeated Dominican veteran Juan Carlos Payano by technical decision in a fight Showtime televised only 10 days after Boosa suddenly died. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-a', container: 'taboola-below-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Below Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({flush: true}); The post Work It: Gary Russell Jr. Steps Up To Guide His Brothers Careers appeared first on Zenger News. ET). You know, so it was mean. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. Jr. will be present in the corner of his younger brother, Antuanne, as he tries to remain undefeated against the experienced Rances Barthelemy on July 30, live on Showtime. I thought it was a good fight for him. Drayton left the D.C. public school system in May 2002 and was enrolled in The Glen Mills Schools, an all-boys boarding school system in Pennsylvania, in 2003, the Post reported. The fans desire to see the long-reigning belt holder in the ring more often is a feeling he shares as well. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. We're using this as fuel. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Your destination for the best boxing news, videos and live streams! We're solid, man. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. His death adds to the responsibility of Jr., who is determined to keep the name and the fighting careers of his brothers alive. When my brother passed, Antonio competed, and I didnt know that he was actually gonna be able to compete. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. Zenger: You guys have suffered so many losses outside the ring, but barely any inside the ring. Since Gary Boosa Russells death only Gary Antonio has fought in a ring. Gary Russell Jr News4s Tracee Wilkins reports from a boxing gym. "Theres never been three brothers to hold a title on the same card or just three brothers as world champions. Though the deaths of his brothers rocked him to his very core he has stayed vital for his family and has grown as a man. Although the plan is for Gary Sr. to be in his usual spot on fight night, its unclear whether he will be able to do so following a foot amputation stemming from Type 2 diabetes. Im still coping with it. "It's conceivable,"he said. He just put his head in my shoulder, you know, I just held him and he was just crying and crying and crying, and he was telling me how much he misses his brother. For them to stay focused, stay on point, and still be grinding, pushing in the right direction, I get animated about that. Honoring his brothers memory has been one of the WBC featherweight champions primary motivations throughout this training camp for a mandated title defense against the Philippines Mark Magsayo at Borgata Event Center (Showtime; 9 p.m. Russell Jr: We jumped on it. Russell Jr: I expect for Antuanne to give his opponent nothing, but take everything from him. I was always working side by side with my father when it came to training and guiding my younger brothers. "I'll be working my younger brothers'corners before my fight and of course I'll be competing right after, Russell told Sporting News. Head Bussin Boxing 15.7K subscribers 5.5K views 9 Work It: Gary Russell Jr. steps up to guide his brothers careers Fisher died after he was shot Oct. 1, 2006 on the 1100 block of 21st Street NE, less than a mile away. Zenger: You guys have suffered so many losses outside the ring, but barely any inside the ring. Antuanne himself has a lot of mentors. Gary Boosa Russell was the second of Gary Russell Jr.s brothers to die young. Additional survivors are 4 grandchildren Deanna and Julian Jallad, Aidan and Abigail Taylor and a sister Carla Teagarden. "My definition of a dynasty is information being passed down.". The acclaimed coach tragically passed away due to complications from Type 2 Diabetes on May 23. Hes 26 years old, hes still maturing and growing. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. "He has good speed, power, good defense. I refuse to have someone else train me other than my dad, so for some of this training camp, Ive honestly trained myself.. "Baby Boy,"he said, referring to Gary Antuanne, "I think hes the special one out the bunch. His older brother, Gary Allen Russell Jr., was a member of the 2008 U.S. team in Beijing. We're good. I know how it is, and you know how it is. He wasnt here in the flesh, but I definitely felt his energy and aura all around us that night.. Questions and/or comments can be sent to Anson at [emailprotected] and you can follow him on Twitter @AnsonWainwright. I do somewhat agree the stoppage was premature, but, at the same time, its at the referees desecration to stop the fight, Russell said.