Gary Russell Jr. losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Gary Russell Jr. has compiled a 32-2 (19) record, including eight title fights. He has two losses, all of them in title fights.
2. Gary Russell Jr. loses to Mark Magsayo via majority decision
On January 22, 2022 Gary Russell Jr. defended his WBC featherweight title against Mark Magsayo. Jr. was 33 years old with a record of 31-1, and Magsayo was 26 with a record of 23-0. Jr. was on a 7-fight winning streak and Magsayo was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Jr. lost via majority decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Magsayo.
1. Gary Russell Jr. loses to Vasyl Lomachenko via majority decision
On June 21, 2014 Gary Russell Jr. fought Vasyl Lomachenko for the vacant WBO featherweight title. Jr. was 26 years old with a record of 24-0, and Lomachenko was 26 with a record of 1-1. Jr. was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak, while Lomachenko was coming off a loss. Jr. lost via majority decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Lomachenko.