Russell vs Barthelemy FULL FIGHT: July 30, 2022 | PBC on Showtime

Unbeaten rising star Gary Antuanne Russell (16-0, 16 KOs) delivered a sixth-round TKO (:50) over former two-division Rances Barthelemy (29-2-1, 15 KOs) in their super lightweight clash to keep his perfect knockout streak intact. Russell landed a clean leaping right hook that dropped Barthelemy early in the round, and while Barthelemy was able to get to his feet, referee Shada Murdaugh waived off the action, drawing boisterous complaints from Barthelemy, his corner and the crowd in attendance.
“I know Rances is a high-grade, class athlete and he wanted to continue,” said Russell, who revealed post fight that he hurt his left hand in the fifth round. “Emotions were high. Whether we are bruised or beaten, as a warrior, you always want to continue but the referee was doing his job and if he was allowed to continue it would have been the same outcome. I would have gotten him.
“In the sixth round I had him backing up. I knew he was looking for his right cross and I caught him backing up and I shot my hook and put him down, he was buzzed but he wanted to keep going. He’s a warrior.”
“This is the most bitter loss of my career,” said Barthelemy. “I’m destroyed. Don’t get me wrong, this wasn’t Russell’s fault at all. I’m a veteran, and I had been through something like that plenty of times in my career. The referee treated me like a rookie instead of the two-time world champion I am.”
The bout featured intriguing action from two skilled southpaws, as Russell and Barthelemy went toe-to-toe in a compelling round one that saw both men throw over 60 punches and each eat big shots. As the action progressed, Barthelemy was able to find success countering the hard-charging Russell, who dictated much of the fight’s pace.
The fighters threw within five total punches of each other per round across the bout, including combining to throw 361 power punches out of 515 total thrown. Barthelemy expressed his displeasure with the referee’s decision post-fight and staked his claim to a rematch against Russell. At the time of the stoppage, the score totals were 49-46 twice and 48-47 in favor of Russell.
“No, they shouldn’t have stopped it,” said Barthelemy. “I felt good. It was a good shot, I’m not denying that, but they shouldn’t have stopped it. I got up and told him I was fine and good to go. Of course I want the rematch with a different referee.”
Fighting for the first time since the passing of his father and lifelong trainer Gary Sr., Russell was led in his corner by his brother and former WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr., as he looks to continue his ascent in the 140-pound division.
“I want to tell my father up above I did it for him, we’re going to keep it going for pops,” said Russell. “This is something my dad instilled in us, no matter what you go through in life and death, two things are inevitable, he raised us to be men and well-rounded men. Being thorough means to be prepared, and he prepared us for boxing and for life outside of boxing. I thank my father and I did what I had to do.”
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[@georgeperez9839]

RIP Gary Russell Sr.

[@karriemsharief]

Russel vs Tank would be a banger.

[@arsenioward217]

No it wouldn't Russell ain't near bou ready for that

[@Jmays_]

Russel need more experience he’s too wild and got hit by so many hooks by Barthelemy . Tank would just set Russel up and stop in like 4-5 rounds he gets sloppy

[@hellenacoffie184]

Russell would be dropped by tank

[@motionrovers258]

I will recommend Danrex Tapdasan from the Philippines he is a good referee I see so many boxing match and I see his good job.

[@kumar2ji]

Throw the ref in jail

[@ThemBoyz]

Should not have stopped the fight 😳 but buddy was definitely about to go to space😴

[@2stroketyson79]

ref saved him to live for another day

[@nicolasbienvenidoburgos9984]

Buena decisión del referí no le respondió la pregunta que le iso

[@mikewilson8813]

😮 um that was weird

[@NJreellife]

honestly after watch the devin fight then coming back and watching this. antuanne might as well steer clear of devin.

[@bolebole161]

If Devin Haney thought he could beat Antuanne Russell, he'd would've made that the first fight he took at 140.

[@NJreellife]

@@bolebole161 for what. he’s a nobody right now

[@bolebole161]

@@NJreellife If he's a nobody why was Devin talking trash to him online and trying to criticize his fights, but couldn't because he has a 100% KO percentage? And most importantly, why are you even bringing him up? If he was nobody, you'd sit there and just quietly watch and not comment.

[@NJreellife]

@@bolebole161 ant is still a prospect having trouble

[@bolebole161]

@@NJreellife Prospects aren't ranked in the top 5. The proper term is "contender". What don't you understand about 100% KO percentage? Barthelemy is a two division world champion yhat had never been stopped. You're boring me kid. Go shoot a basketball or something. Learn some computer code. You're just convincing me you don't know what you're talking about.

[@HGEmusic1]

I wouldn't mind seeing a rematch. Very competitive fight throughout.

[@vm5954]

I guess the age of real knockouts are over with all these ref stoppages

[@michaelmanning2818]

Amen what a gift of a win this was for Russell and you see it in his match making after shook to fight anyone half way decent

[@tommyboyd9035]

Russell needs better condition but dude was hurt but not hurt enough to stop it! I really wish the ref would have let it continue to see rather he could stop him!

[@bull5919]

Nah Russel was dealing with family ish

[@kingmwila]

Genuinely don’t think the fight should have been stopped

[@ThatsRickyyTann]

Definitely too early. I could understand if it was severely one sided but that's not even the case

[@stopnwatchentertainmentjdt9325]

Dude that was NOT a brutal enough punch to call the fight.. he was alert and on his feet way before 10 seconds.. bad call ref.. dirty call..

[@TimelessGamingSoftware]

His dad died

[@SuperFUNKMASTERG]

thats the power of the A side

[@EugenioRodriguez-rr7nw]

Exactly they save russell from a upset

[@WarrenHolly]

That's boxing. Look at the Rolly fight. Shit happens.

[@kingley-wn8mp]

He would have finished him if he continued.

[@Hannibal54689]

I like Russell hes a great talent. I believe Haney vs Russell will be the fight to make at 140.

[@Amir-vw7wt]

@PiplupPlusbc Ryan cheated Haney?

[@mg3892]

The war of all wars. Subriel Matias Vs. Gary Antuanne Russell! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chainbreakerministries8475]

That ref bogus

[@duzzelrebello1814]

​@PiplupPlus yeah he has to respect the eight count. you gotta respond buddy, you cant just walk around and expect the ref to think youre good. he literally didnt respond

[@MikeThaPhilosopher]

This was the craziest hair I’ve ever seen in boxing 😂

[@Himreacts98]

😂😂😂

[@jamesdunn6868]

You sound silly

[@martinezmccurry6751]

Needed this ref for the Crawford Spence fight😂😂😂

[@georgeperez9839]

Right,lmao!

[@billysounds6452]

Yo imagine after bud jabbed Spence for the knock down if the ref would've stopped the fight😂😂

[@georgeperez9839]

@@billysounds6452 Right on! It just dont make no sense sometimes?

[@billysounds6452]

@@georgeperez9839 this stoppage was worst then rolly Romero and the old dude in my opinion ‼️

[@georgeperez9839]

@@billysounds6452 it's all politics my brother!

[@SlimDreadzBklyn]

I was waiting for y'all to drop this....one of the worst stoppages in a good fight..... I was tight boy...

[@Corey519]

Facts!! The worst ever

[@draco2xx]

u had money on pineapple head?😂

[@SlimDreadzBklyn]

@@draco2xx nah ...it was just a good fight the ref ruined....I actually wanted Russell to win...

[@mrgonzalez4583]

@@Corey519have you seen Rollies vs Barroso?

[@MikeThaPhilosopher]

Barthelmey was open for a right hook all night..

[@gollytosky5608]

With the PBC, anything goes, from robbery decisions to horrible stoppages, expect anything from these crooks. Crawford was lucky he wasn't even rocked by Spence, they would have stopped the fight 😂😂😂

[@zak2424]

That happens with every promotion they all use the same refs judges etc

[@KuyaPixels23]

Still a terrible stoppage

[@drol1977]

Yeah. On of the worst i've seen in a while. Up there with the Rolly one againt Barroso

[@SlimDreadzBklyn]

It's funny how the ref kept looking outside of the ring like he was told to stop it before stopping it....

[@2stroketyson79]

no he was looking into his eyes & he saved him to fight another day

[@delayed116]

Why u so mad 😂

[@LisaSnow3]

It’s “prize fighting” it’s a show. A lot of it is rigged people hate to admit it but it’s pretty obvious.

[@Lolo-y9r2r]

Pbc saved Russell on this one

[@DavidOntiveros-m3v]

He told him to walk to him and we he grabbed his gloves buddy never even looked at him or had his body towards him . He was out on his feet

[@lukesky8531]

I though B was robbed until I rewatched it. Ref says "walk to me" and while standing directly in front of him, steps off to his 10.5-11 o'clock. Thays not "to me"if the ref in infront of him, right? Then, he held on to the ropes for balance while complaining about the stoppage. He was rocked.

[@makaiperry]

i love russell he was obviously winning this fight he is the future of 140 but this was another bad stoppage 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@draco2xx]

terrible stoppage, pineapple head was still in the fight

[@leprincegut9465]

Pineapple heads 😂😂😂😂😂

[@HGEmusic1]

😂😂😂 "pineapple head"

[@Amir-vw7wt]

😂😂😂😂

[@duzzelrebello1814]

yeah he has to respect the eight count. you gotta respond buddy, you cant just walk around and expect the ref to think youre good. he literally didnt respond

[@supremeduff]

THE WAY THAT REF MOVE GOT ME 🤣

[@allencashe5836]

Isn't it manditory the ref ask "Are you able to continue"? dude is trash

[@2stroketyson79]

no its not mandatory the ref who officiated over 200 fights knows if u can continue or not he doesnt need approval

[@miltonbrownjr3755]

I know he was behind but he was still coherent

[@jayman96]

I think Russell woulda stop him but that was a bad stoppage. Which ruined this good fight. Rip Gary Russell Sr.

[@arsenioward217]

Hell naw he wouldn't have stopped him

[@jonathanbowen8991]

Rematch needed !

[@buddafingahz9057]

Typical A side boxing BS. Was clear pretty early that this ref was in Russells corner from the start. Were the shoe on the other foot Russell would have had the full Jack Reiss treatment. Full slow count, now step this way, step that way, okay you ready? Barthelemy got none of that.

[@duzzelrebello1814]

yeah he has to respect the eight count. you gotta respond buddy, you cant just walk around and expect the ref to think youre good. he literally didnt respond

[@SuqMadiqderp]

@@duzzelrebello1814he literally just said walk to me and said nothing else. He walked to him and did everything he asked.

[@jgyrwa]

A Russel is athletic, but he needs to listen to his trainer ( brother), and stay behind his jab, utilize his faints, and head movement.

[@chrishemsworth5150]

When is this going to stop as it relate. Criminal judges, referees etc. boxing 🥊 fans are not paying attention to boxing anymore. Russell said the doctor and Ref made the call he is wrong it was only the criminal Ref who made the call. To be honest I don’t think this BS will ever stop. Wait until fan start leaving by the mass and then boxing 🥊 will die.

[@EzeBall1710]

I thought russell was good maybe needs a little more experience as he was getting hit with unnecessary shots but his footwork and athleticsm are off the charts and that jab the body is a great weapon

[@2DarkHorizon]

he is fighting a taller fighter its hard to avoid getting hit unless u are mike tyson

[@EzeBall1710]

@@2DarkHorizon head movement

[@fofao681]

@@EzeBall1710 AND FOOTWORK,JUST HEAD MOVEMENT WILL LEAVE YOU STATIONERY

[@fofao681]

YEAH HE IS VERY GIFTED BUT I THINK HE NEEDS A BETTER COACH SOMEONE THAT WILL MAKE A REAL COMPLET BOXER RIGHT NOW HE IS ALL ATHLETECISM AND PHYSICAL GIFTS

[@EzeBall1710]

@@fofao681 agree🤝

[@MervinJavierOnline]

Something about some of these PBC fights and the premature REF stoppage 🤔 💭 This one ☝🏻 very similar to Tony Weeks prematurely stoping the Ismael Barroso 🆚 Rolly fight… Btw, the INTERPRETER is aweful..

[@MoDuncanjr]

This was a Championship fight in my eyes

[@HBhelpinghand]

That was a bull$hit stop. I'm so discussed by this type of referees.

[@Entertainment-ev6ob]

I really wish these PBC fighters would move tf on and sign to top rank or DAZN. He hasn’t had a fight since this . Neither has Chris Colbert, Gary russell, rashidi Ellis, andrade, thurman, Danny Garcia, wilder, etc…

[@semyaza555]

Andrade was signed to DAZN and Eddie Hearn ruined his career. Think of the best fight cards this year…who put them on?

[@KingOfKings__]

@@semyaza555PBC

[@jasongreen7860]

Andrade ruined his own career with his choices lol not eddie hearn

[@Entertainment-ev6ob]

@@semyaza555 Spence coming off a 1.5 year layoff gets KOed by Crawford. Andrade fighting benavidez after a 1 year layoff. Jermell fighting canelo after a 1.5 year layoff. Etc… etc…

[@cfs7338]

PBC fighters stay in their bubble.. When they step outside they get beat up. Spence, Fulton, Wilder etc.. It's gonna keep happening as long as PBC keep up their grift

[@FRESHBX]

*Glad my guy returns to the ring this week. Gary Russell vs Kent Cruz get in tune. 😎*

[@FuShengAlex]

Give GAR Hitchens or Lee next. Win one of those and a title shot!

[@sportshulk8109]

why did Russell stop boxing?

[@fwaejd]

he got injury

[@magacop5180]

0:00 2 of the Goofiest looking Boxers I've seen in awhile.

[@chrisscross1577]

Two wariors in the ring. Both of them going to war. While referee stoping the fight. Because he wants go shopping at Marshalls 50% off sales.

[@duzzelrebello1814]

he took too long to respond, that was right by the ref. respect the count.

[@lilbra3760]

He couldve let him get knocked out but it was out of it wen he called the fight

[@joseortiz-rd5ks]

if Barthelemy rocked Russell and Barthelemy is not knowed to be a puncher I don't think Russell has any chance against Matias.

[@FuShengAlex]

Different style of fight. Rances was very crafty and elusive at times. Matias isn't hard to find

[@alfredkowsky7374]

That was a bad stoppage, referee was wrong & should be investigated 😡!

[@hellenacoffie184]

I don’t feel this guy can stop tank

[@benaking2782]

Fire that man😂

[@AboriginalIndengenous]

Top 3 140 pounder in the world!!!! Devin Haney vs Russell Antoine

[@vinceventura4453]

Teo would fold both of them in half in 3 rounds ..go back and watch the shots Taylor took and then think about Haney’s little pencil neck being cracked with the same shots lol

[@FuShengAlex]

​@@vinceventura4453puhleeze. Teo with the 140 belt just fighting scrubs....lol.

[@iibrushstroke]

The change in the ref's face when he was looking at Barthelemy tells me he saw something to be concerned about. What that was I do not know. I do not think it would have been detrimental to the fighter to let that continue, but I was not in that ring and looking into Barthelemy's eyes.

[@iibrushstroke]

@my50thburneracct94 lol, maybe that what it was

[@bobodread383]

Only the ref can see his eyes. I find he was trying to avoid the ref

[@mirulmuaz6052]

Wow that’s two extremely aggressive mothfucker fight😂👍🏼🔥

[@ratmachine87]

This referee is a comedian... what a goof! LOL

[@torquemontwheeler2375]

Barthelemy was competitive, sharp, not defeated, but because he didn't follow the refs instructions, the fighter made the ref reexamine dude, led to the premature stop Rematch; greatly recommendable.

[@pauludnisstgeorges8753]

ref allowed a 6 sec hold 6:00-6:06

[@grantross2609]

very tricky for the ref in these situations....... guy might have been badly beaten up in the next few seconds !

[@ultrainstinct63]

His a hypejob like all the pbc fighters😂 Spence wilder fulton russell at 118 Raseem at 122 Now charlo and doo are next to be exposed. When they face real competition they will lose like his 2 brothers 😂.

[@SacredGusto]

Fulton appeared terrified of Inoue from the first bell!

[@Myshelleallen]

Russell gained a fan!!! I love his style, footwork, and speed. He has great head movement, and he does not get frustrated. He’s a tough dude!!!!!!!!!!! Forget the hair watch the BOXING SKILL 🔥

[@Chupacabra_4]

Russell overrated

[@iamtraww3153]

Gary vs Isaac

[@gusward2568]

The Ref saw he was not all there!

[@mariobetanco3062]

the fucking referee was siding Russel from the very beginning of the fight. Just warning Barthelemy constantly for tying but when Russel did it some several times and hitting on the back of the head , the referee just did not do it.

[@trich9367]

Still think russell would’ve stopped him after knockdown. Rances was visibly hurt

[@nahziersims9717]

They got Gary listed at 5’10😳

[@Jmays_]

He’s not 5’10 the other dude is he’s like 5’6 or 5’7

[@nahziersims9717]

@@Jmays_ I figured but why r they lying about height 😭

[@Jmays_]

@@nahziersims9717I don’t even know 😂

[@nahziersims9717]

@@Jmays_ I mean we can clearly c he ain’t 5’10😂

[@nahziersims9717]

@PiplupPlus that’s what they got him listed as bro prolly a good 5’8

[@ultrainstinct63]

His a hypejob like all the pbc fighters😂 Spence wilder fulton russell at 118 Raseem at 122 Now charlo and doo are next to be exposed. When they face real competition they will lose like his 2 brothers 😂.

[@wm.4706]

Why they keep hiring Refs & Judges than never has a Fight. Get a look that Ref, won't scare a fly. The Russell Family are Legend.

[@TheRealNigerianMikePerry]

very bad stoppage but props to russell, good performance

[@nightryder16]

Boxing is such a joke. Lol the quality of good fighters is low. The refs are bought out. Jus crooked and thank God I don't give my money to it anymore.

[@5thdegreekempo]

That referee is now a Walmart Greeter

[@daniro2k]

For anyone complaining about the stoppage: look @ the beginning of round 6 the round it gets stopped @- Gary A throws a hard check hook that wobbles Barthe his chin was done & he was hurt- he didn’t engage anymore or throw nomore punches like he was doing in the other rounds after gettn hit with a shot which means he was most likely dazed but standing & as soon as Gary touched that chin again he went down. The ref sees things that we don’t see in the audience or on tv the ref is in his face looking into his eyes the ref seen that he would have got hurt bad if he had continued. This fight was not worth his life no belts on the line no real money & he’s an older fighter. The ref took it all into consideration & saved that man life or health possibly. Gary throws all hard shots he would have hurt him badly

[@Menace0203]

Why did he stop it though...The man is up, Ref said walk to me, he did...Then he stops the fight, WHAT?

[@antoniofba667]

Stopped too early

[@cpoppa3875]

BAD CALL!!!

[@liesian7402]

the Reff.get PAID for secure da big bozz beloved son 👉 antuanne from some damage face

[@sportshulk8109]

please fire this referee!

[@bassreeves5175]

I have been waiting for a year to see this fight. If look up pressure fighter in the dictionary there will be a picture of Gary Antuanne Russell in there.

[@Martin-yv5xb]

Que manera de arruinar un peleón que venía siendo malisimo el arbitro, no cortaba los clinchs y se metía en los momentos de toma y daca y la completo con lo último. ojala no vuelva a ver a este arbitro en otra pela

[@johnnyrhodes9183]

RUSSELL BROTHERS PAD THERE RECORDS SORRY ABOUT THEIR DADDY BUT THEIR FIGHTS WERE WHEN HE WAS ALIVE BOTH OF THEM DONE NOW THEY WIN ANOTHER 3 FIGHTS BETWEEN THEM

[@shazebahmed0704]

I hope Gary antuanne Russell get a title shot soon at 140 I wouldn’t Rolly or Matias

[@manvsgod6850]

I wanted Russell to win but that stop was too early. Right is right wrong is wrong no matter who it is.💯

[@georgeperez9839]

What kind of bull crap was that! LMAO!

[@ultrainstinct63]

Pbc fast stoppage like always 😂

[@JT-br7xg]

good stoppage, gave him more time than needed to respond after the 8 count.

[@kozmiclando]

Dude Mispronounced The Ref Name 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@BrandonGlispu-wg3sl]

😮 referee got paid off by somebody nothing gets to referees need to retire

[@JD_GotEm1]

Russell measures distance nicely and has a very active lead hand.

[@Brooklyn11236]

I thought the ref was doing a good job until that bad stoppage

[@enriquezfernand8019]

C'est un très mauvais arbitre il est tomber une seule fois il FALLAIS lui donner une chance à ce bon boxeur

[@randomvandal5730]

Damn knew that a man called sade was weird. that ref robbed us bruh

[@manuelrdmenacollado2381]

Ese Russell no tiene nada un peliado malo kiere aselo ala mala bueno

[@05gnavarro]

The referees nowadays don't want to take responsibility for a boxer falling several times even if he is not in danger.

[@CaptainPunchBoxing]

Ref should be drop kicked

[@scottthompson405]

That was a corrupt stoppage if ever I saw one. No way he wasn’t capable of continuing.

[@kingin-v-don5324]

No, you might be right to be honest, but he literally got right back up within 10 seconds but he didn’t want to give up that was a horrible stoppage

[@SenorKlk-uq2zp]

cino laparan el coconbeltiria en unsoga solo amarado

[@rashadjamison2010]

Bogus. The ref was paid!

[@MrKzizzle123]

Tank Davis would never fight Gary antuanne Russell

[@Milbuke]

Lo noquea fácil

[@bri_hanna]

Eso es lo más sucio que e visto por un albitro

[@peterbryant3584]

Pretty good fight the stopich was very mature should it gave the guy a chance

[@BoxCJ206er]

Wtf a stopich?

[@dariusmccloud2227]

Terrible stoppage

[@georgeharris9569]

lol horrible stoppage.