Absence makes the heart grow fonder, except in the sport of boxing. Absence is usually met with a restless fan base who will quickly move on to the next big thing.
Although Gary Russell Jr. hasn’t been the most active fighter, he’s kept himself relevant through his Instagram account, where he has posted workout videos and countless call-outs of fellow fighters. Russell returns to Showtime on Jan. 22 for the first time since last February. His WBC featherweight (126 pounds) title will be on the line when he faces Filipino punching machine, Mark Magsayo.
