By: Hans Themistode
Gary Russell Jr has heard constant pleas coming from his fan base centered on his inactivity.
From 2015 to 2020, Russell Jr showcases his otherworldly talents only once a year. In 2021, the Maryland-born player will not be able to play. While Russell Jr has spent the better part of the past decade sitting on the sidelines, he recently revealed that he plans to be much more serious about his request for an active schedule in the coming weeks. future.
“It’s very real in my opinion,” Russell Jr said in an interview with SecondsOut. “As long as we don’t get hurt. We’re playing in the first month of the year so we have a lot of time to hang out. The question is can we get another dance partner? Can we get these guys to actually step into the ring and compete with me. At the end of this game, I’m going to push very, very hard for another, midsummer. And try to end the year well too. ”
In just one day, Russell Jr will be looking to defend his WBC featherweight belt against mandatory challenger Mark Magsayo. The two will lock horns during a Showtime main event at the Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.
While fans of Russell Jr hope that the extremely skilled featherweight boxer will create a more intense schedule, he has always insisted that his absence in the ring is due to the fact that Other big name competitors don’t want to confront him.
While Magsayo isn’t one of the more notable names at 126 pounds, Russell Jr still admired his desire to test his overall skill set with him.
With an unbroken track record across 23 professional competitions, including two consecutive knockouts, Russell Jr is certainly not of Filipino descent.
“I think he is strong, I think he will try to bring out his best physicality. I think he’s going to try to turn it into a dog fight.”
