Russell Jr vs Martinez FULL FIGHT: May 18, 2019 | PBC on Showtime

(May 18, 2019) WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. (30-1, 18 KOs) put on yet another professional display to defend his belt for the fourth time against a valiant Kiko Martinez (39-9-2, 28 KOs). Due to a gash that opened up over Martinez's left eye, referee Ricky Gonzalez stopped the fight in the fifth round upon the advice of the ringside physician, resulting in a technical knockout.
Russell, who was fighting for the first time in a year, showed no signs of ring rust and displayed his full skillset including his trademark lightning quick hands. The 30-year-old Capitol Heights, Md. native was dominant from the opening bell and landed on a remarkable 40% of his power punches. In an all-action fight with little downtime, Martinez did more than enough to play his part. The Spaniard constantly came forward but Russell continued to target the cut that opened up over his eye after a right hook in the second round. The ringside official called for the stoppage of the fight at 2:52 of round number five.
"I did pretty good," said the 2008 U.S. Olympian Russell to SHOWTIME ringside reporter Jim Gray. "We stayed behind the jab and he couldn't get past it. We knew that intellect over athleticism would get it done.
"We want [WBA Featherweight Champion] Leo Santa Cruz," Russell continued while wearing a shirt that read 'Leo Next'. "We want to make this fight happen. The fire is all the way hot on this side of the field. You will get burned. I would love for that fight to happen this year. Let's make it happen."
"It was a good stoppage for a very tough fight," said the former world champion Martinez. "I'm definitely a visual fighter so the cut made it tough. Gary was in great physical condition and it was a very hard fight.
"I'm going to rest a little bit now, but I'll be back. I thought I had some good moments and had a good division. I think I'll drop back down to 122-pounds to win a world title there."
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the speed man the speed

[@dwthomas38]

That entrance is on another level...love it ✊🏿✊🏿

[@juanc1908]

F k c u n i g g a

[@teelynnofficial]

I love the introduction. Bomaye

[@Thatnigacj]

Dude out there looking like he playing EA Sports Fight Night on training mode.

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My dog say “time in” like this elementary school tag lol.

[@MrMixItup]

Gary is a great fighter, its just unfortunate that he doesn’t have a better promotional team behind him. I would love to see him fight 2 or 3 times a year.

[@user-theblackDrPhil]

Why Russell never called out Rigondeaux?🤔

[@sparkerfivethousand1374]

Going back to the culture as a warrior!!!!

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Post the Gary Russell vs jojo Diaz fight

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The lenght of the young lads fingers lol

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Boots is all that needs to b said let’s go philly

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[@bautistacardozo7092]

I find it kinda funny that the commentators went out of their way to mention Gary's hand problems yet they still gave him shit on a few occasions about only fighting once a year. Besides, not only does he keeps his hands healthy, he also keeps his brain healthy by not getting punched too much lol

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Magsayo is his daddy

[@Dark-bp2ms]

LOL he couldn't even finished him

[@donjohnson3888]

Honestly man, Magsayo won that fight, but Russell won 5 rounds with one arm. Just being real. It wasn't Magsayo's fault obviously, and a win is a win, but he got extremely fortunate in terms of the circumstances. If I were Mark, I would NOT want a rematch ever ever ever. What happens when Russell actually has both arms working?

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The arm was an excuse because he knew he was going to lose & he did.

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[@p4pking393]

what?. ... has gary 'cryin in his car hatin on teenage superstars' russell jr got a fight comin up?