Best fights of Gary Antuanne Russell
Over 9 years as a professional, Gary Antuanne Russell has compiled a 19-1 (17) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gary Antuanne Russell defeats José Valenzuela
On March 1, 2025 Gary Antuanne Russell fought José Valenzuela for the WBA super lightweight title. Russell was 28 years old with a record of 17-1, and Valenzuela was 25 with a record of 14-2. Russell was coming off a loss, while Valenzuela was on a 2-fight winning streak. Russell won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
2. Gary Antuanne Russell KOs Rances Barthelemy
On July 30, 2022 Gary Antuanne Russell faced Rances Barthelemy in a super lightweight bout. Russell was 26 years old with a record of 15-0, and Barthelemy was 36 with a record of 29-1-1. Russell was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Barthelemy was on a 2-fight winning streak. Russell stopped Rances Barthelemy via TKO in the 6th round.
3. Gary Antuanne Russell defeats Andy Hiraoka
On February 21, 2026 Gary Antuanne Russell faced Andy Hiraoka in a super lightweight bout. Russell was 29 years old with a record of 18-1, and Hiraoka was 29 with a record of 24-0. Russell was coming off a win and Hiraoka was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Russell won via unanimous decision.
4. Gary Antuanne Russell KOs Kent Cruz
On August 12, 2023 Gary Antuanne Russell faced Kent Cruz in a super lightweight bout. Russell was 27 years old with a record of 16-0, and Cruz was 30 with a record of 16-0-3. Russell was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Russell stopped Kent Cruz via KO in the 1st round.
5. Gary Antuanne Russell stops Jovanie Santiago
On May 29, 2021 Gary Antuanne Russell faced Jovanie Santiago in a super lightweight bout. Russell was 24 years old with a record of 13-0, and Santiago was 31 with a record of 14-1-1. Russell was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak, while Santiago was coming off a loss. Russell stopped Jovanie Santiago via retirement in the 6th round.
6. Gary Antuanne Russell KOs Viktor Postol
On February 26, 2022 Gary Antuanne Russell fought Viktor Postol for the vacant WBA Continental Americas super lightweight title. Russell was 25 years old with a record of 14-0, and Postol was 38 with a record of 31-3. Russell was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak, while Postol was coming off a loss. Russell stopped Viktor Postol via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Gary Antuanne Russell KOs Jose Marruffo
On February 8, 2020 Gary Antuanne Russell faced Jose Marruffo. Russell was 23 years old with a record of 12-0, and Marruffo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Russell was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Russell stopped Jose Marruffo via KO in the 1st round.
8. Gary Antuanne Russell KOs Luis Ronaldo Castillo Leal in 32 seconds
On September 21, 2019 Gary Antuanne Russell faced Luis Ronaldo Castillo Leal. Russell was 23 years old with a record of 10-0, and Leal was 0 with a record of 0-0. Russell was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Russell stopped Luis Ronaldo Castillo Leal via KO in the 1st round.
9. Gary Antuanne Russell KOs Juan Huertas
On November 2, 2019 Gary Antuanne Russell faced Juan Huertas. Russell was 23 years old with a record of 11-0, and Huertas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Russell was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Russell stopped Juan Huertas via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Gary Antuanne Russell KOs Jose Arturo Esquivel in 25 seconds
On August 4, 2018 Gary Antuanne Russell faced Jose Arturo Esquivel. Russell was 22 years old with a record of 6-0, and Esquivel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Russell was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Russell stopped Jose Arturo Esquivel via TKO in the 1st round.