Best fights of Gary Antonio Russell
Over 12 years as a professional, Gary Antonio Russell has compiled a 22-1 (13) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gary Antonio Russell defeats Victor Santillan
On August 22, 2026 Gary Antonio Russell fought Victor Santillan for the WBA interim bantamweight title. Russell was 33 years old with a record of 21-1, and Santillan was 31 with a record of 16-2. Both Russell and Santillan were on a 2-fight winning streak. Russell won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Gary Antonio Russell defeats Alexandro Santiago
On November 27, 2021 Gary Antonio Russell faced Alexandro Santiago in a bantamweight bout. Russell was 28 years old with a record of 18-0, and Santiago was 25 with a record of 24-2-5. Santiago was on a 8-fight winning streak. Russell won via majority decision.
3. Gary Antonio Russell KOs Samuel Gutierrez Hernandez
On November 2, 2019 Gary Antonio Russell faced Samuel Gutierrez Hernandez. Russell was 26 years old with a record of 15-0, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Russell was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Russell stopped Samuel Gutierrez Hernandez via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Gary Antonio Russell loses to Emmanuel Rodríguez in their 2nd fight via technical decision
On October 15, 2022 Gary Antonio Russell faced Emmanuel Rodríguez in a bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Russell was 29 years old with a record of 19-0, and Rodríguez was 30 with a record of 20-2. Both Russell and Rodríguez were coming off a win. Russell lost via technical decision.
5. Gary Antonio Russell KOs Nick Otieno
On August 24, 2018 Gary Antonio Russell faced Nick Otieno. Russell was 25 years old with a record of 11-0, and Otieno was 0 with a record of 0-0. Russell was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Russell stopped Nick Otieno via KO in the 1st round.
6. Gary Antonio Russell KOs Marco Antonio Mendoza Chico
On November 21, 2017 Gary Antonio Russell faced Marco Antonio Mendoza Chico. Russell was 24 years old with a record of 9-0, and Chico was 0 with a record of 0-0. Russell was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Russell stopped Marco Antonio Mendoza Chico via KO in the 1st round.
7. Gary Antonio Russell KOs Jaden Burnias
On October 19, 2024 Gary Antonio Russell faced Jaden Burnias. Russell was 31 years old with a record of 19-1, and Burnias was 0 with a record of 0-0. Russell was coming off a loss. Russell stopped Jaden Burnias via KO in the 4th round.
8. Gary Antonio Russell KOs Brandon Garvin
On May 23, 2015 Gary Antonio Russell faced Brandon Garvin. Russell was 22 years old with a record of 1-0, and Garvin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Russell was coming off a win. Russell stopped Brandon Garvin via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Gary Antonio Russell defeats Francisco Pedroza Portillo
On July 13, 2019 Gary Antonio Russell faced Francisco Pedroza Portillo. Russell was 26 years old with a record of 14-0, and Portillo was 25 with a record of 13-8-2. Russell was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Portillo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Russell won via unanimous decision.
10. Gary Antonio Russell KOs Alberto Serna
On April 16, 2016 Gary Antonio Russell faced Alberto Serna. Russell was 23 years old with a record of 5-0, and Serna was 0 with a record of 0-0. Russell was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Russell stopped Alberto Serna via TKO in the 2nd round.