LAS VEGAS — If there were any doubts about Gary Russell Jr.’s power going into last night’s bout, he’s hoping at least a few of his detractors were swayed. At the Palm’s Resort and Casino, Russell Jr. defeated defending champion Johnny Gonzalez by forth round technical knockout. An impressive reappearance after suffering his first defeat at the hands of two-time Olympic Gold medalist, and now WBO feather weight champion, Vasyl Lomachenko. By winning in decisive fashion and not leaving the ending to the cards, Russell spoke in the post-fight interview of his preparation for the fight and how he would advise young, up and coming fighters. “We put the work in at the gym; we...
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