Antuanne Russell (USA) vs. Jovanie Santiago (PUERTO RICO) | Boxing Fight Highlights

Gary Antuanne Russell faced his deepest challenge in his boxing career, even though he remained untested in his most recent triumph. The unbeaten prospect dominated Jovanie Santiago from Puerto Rico, securing a stoppage after six rounds in their junior welterweight bout at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
Santiago hit the canvas in the fourth round and endured continuous punishment throughout the match, prompting the fight to be halted between the sixth and seventh rounds.
Russell aimed to compensate for lost time right from the start, not having fought since the previous February. The 2016 U.S. Olympian immediately took control against Santiago, who sought to demonstrate that his impressive performance against Adrien Broner just three months earlier was not a fluke.
It became evident within seconds that Santiago was up against a formidable opponent with high energy, unlike Broner, who was more cautious. Russell, the younger brother of WBC featherweight titlist Gary Russell Jr., displayed precision with his right jab and straight left hand from the southpaw stance. Santiago struggled to contend with the difference in hand speed, resorting to clinching once on the inside.
Russell maintained his jab in the second round, incorporating body shots into his attack. Although Santiago was momentarily halted by a body shot, he managed to overcome it and respond with a right hand. Russell persistently pursued his Puerto Rican opponent, landing a sharp left hand in the closing moments of the round.
In round three, Santiago showcased his best infighting skills with head movement inside. However, Russell managed to time his attacks, connecting with a powerful left uppercut. Santiago absorbed the shot but began to show signs of wearing down.
Round four saw Russell explode, catching Santiago with a dazzling right hook early in the frame. Although Santiago beat the referee's count, he spent the rest of the round on the defensive. Russell, aggressively active, sought to continue his trend of early finishes, but Santiago survived until the bell.
Round five marked uncharted territory for Russell in his young career. Santiago, dealing with a cut alongside his left eye, couldn't mount a significant response against Russell's straight left hand. Russell continued mixing in right hooks to the body, often following up with a left hand over the top.
By round six, Russell had Santiago in serious trouble, unleashing a flurry of power punches along the ropes. Despite weathering the storm, Santiago had to clinch to escape trouble after the onslaught. The Puerto Rican fighter barely made it to his stool before the fight was waved off, marking his second consecutive defeat as he now stands at 14-2-1 (10KOs).
Russell, with this victory, advances to 14-0 (14KOs), maintaining his perfect record without having gone to the scorecards in his professional career.
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[@neivaldoduarte4576]

Um lutador do nível desse Antuanne tem que estar em atividade constante... o mundo do boxe meio que esconde esses caras que, de alguma forma, ameaçam os top's... esse cara precisa estar na vitrine!! Muito bom lutador!! Congrats to him!!!

[@journeymanjason2692]

What a speed :)

[@beesting6135]

Russel gets washed by Matias

[@KillswitchEngage2010]

~HE Better Never Get Back In The Ring,. ..He'll Likely End Up Either Laying Into ``The Inexperienced At His GYM``/ Or - He'll Continue To Be, A Punching Bag!?

[@landonlove2244]

😅 😮😢😂 ifyou know then you know.the Russel family got it put the mud . Started with the father then gary Russel went through hell getting fights. Evenas a champion.there father made sure they didn't sell there soul for this currupted sport in the game.and ant Russell didn't sell his soul or his bigger brother.. the politics is so bad in boxing if you don't scarfice your soul you gonna scafice your career... The Russel is the truth and the realistic fther and sons like loma went his race didn't mean nothing and theythrow. Him in with wolves he finally understood but his daddy always knew.rascist is only for the poor the rules everything...ant Russel yall forget he beat boots different between with him and boots is that they stayed loyal to there family money wasn't everything.not too many people can sy that but ali jack dimpys and a few more and color didn't play a super major roll but the truth did.. because the truth stands alone it never needs a alibi... Remember the world is a stage you will never see the true so call master that's why they appointment presidents and leaders. Im not going lie it will very well temp me too.. but with me good or bad im stay loyal. Will not suck a dick or go against the grain . Either way on the good side or bad side im going all the way in..sorry if you understand