Russell vs Postol FULL FIGHT: February 26, 2022 | PBC on Showtime

A former valedictorian of his high school, Gary Antuanne Russell (15-0, 15 KOs) passed the biggest test of his career with flying colors, stopping the former world champion Viktor Postol (31-4, 12 KOs) abruptly in the tenth and final round of their super lightweight bout in the SHOWTIME co-main event.
After pushing the action for most of the fight, Russell hurt Postol with a left uppercut in the tenth and followed up with a series of lefts and rights. With Postol against the ropes absorbing combinations, referee Mike Ortega intervened and waived it off at 2:31 of the tenth, much to Postol’s surprise, who shrugged his shoulders and seemed miffed at the stoppage. Russell kept his knockout streak alive while Postol dropped his second straight contest.
Russell was a 2016 U.S. Olympian who owned a 3-1 amateur record over current unbeaten welterweight Jaron Ennis, and he fought like one of the top contenders at 140 pounds on Saturday.
“The performance speaks for itself,” said Russell. “You see (Postol) went the distance with Terence Crawford, and I just stopped him. I believe I’m ready for another step-up fight.”
The two embraced in the ring when it was over, the respect between the fighters on full display. Postol fought on Saturday with his wife and their twin five-year old sons back home in Brovary, Ukraine in harm’s way with the Russian military invading the country.
“We’re in the hurt business,” Russell said of whether he felt compassion for his opponent. “I take my hat off to him. His country is literally at war but we’re in the squared circle doing our jobs. This man is coming to hurt him and I’m coming to hurt him.”
And Russell did that repeatedly on Saturday. Gary Russell Jr., the former titleholder who lost his belt last month, manned the corner on Saturday with their father Gary Sr. relegated to ringside for health reasons, and he told his younger brother to “break the will” of Postol throughout the bout. Russell obliged, fighting aggressively and continuously pinning Postol against the ropes.
Postol had some success with his right hand and his jab, especially in the ninth when he landed a thudding right , but Russell showed a granite chin and countered effectively and in the tenth he landed crisp combinations, showcasing his hand speed, leading to the stoppage, the first time Postol had ever been stopped. Russell led on the scorecards at the time of the stoppage by scores of 89-82, 89-82 and 88-83.
"I just couldn't do what I wanted to do in the ring,” said Postol. “My legs were not there and my arms were not there like I needed them to be. I've fought much better fighters than Gary Russell, but for some reason I wasn't able to perform to my abilities. I came here to win tonight. Unfortunately I wasn't able to achieve my goal."
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[@Michael_Page]

Gary Antuane did his thing...but that was a bad stoppage. Ref needed to give that a few more seconds. Postol is a former world champion who was still protecting himself.

[@Michael_Page]

@@ayeitsnino647 ok, where and when do you want to fight?

[@vinceventura4453]

@@ayeitsnino647 I’ve fought my whole life and this is one of the worst stoppages I’ve ever seen at the professional level . He didn’t get remotely hurt the entire fight and the only shot that buckles his knees while he still has his guard up and is moving , ref steps in and he reacts like are you joking ? Walks back to his corner completely fine , Russell comes over and embraces him and he hugs him back ..literally could not look more clear eyed and pissed off . A stoppage against the ropes comes when the ref stops it he’s what’s holding up the finger upright if he rocks forward to keep him up , there was nothing resembling anything close to that , maybe if you didn’t pretend to be a tough guy in KZbin comments you would know that , and it’s so funny the people that always say get off the couch are the ones who don’t realize how embarrassingly obvious they make it when it comes to exposing themselves for playing pretend and not actually having a clue about what they are talking about .

[@kingkoallfactz]

I agree a lil bit early but that last punch made him drop his hands it was fixing to get ugly not to mention Victor was taken big shots all 10th

[@deumevet]

@@vinceventura4453 the murican prospect had to win

[@ZOne_26]

Good stoppage postol was done

[@halfmanhalfamazing0816]

Bad call on ref. Postol was still in the good. Russell was definitely ahead, but it shouldn’t have been stopped

[@shades2.183]

Brownie helping brownie, nothing new. Corruption is ripe in American boxing.

[@joseanponce4603]

@@shades2.183 bruh

[@kelvinkirby3428]

Agreed

[@shades2.183]

@@joseanponce4603 Did i say something that isn't true or is it the fact that i said it?

[@joseanponce4603]

@@shades2.183 nah it’s just the brownie thing lol

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Ref was horrible. Multiple times Russell held Postol's head and punched with no warning from the ref. Boxing needs to retire their judges sooner. They get worse over time.

[@mckhael5378]

Russel face looks more messed up than postol 😂 They just play the slowmotion replay of russel but not with every postol punches that make russel face broken. And that wad a bad stoppage.

[@rogerarmendariz7633]

Shouldn’t have stopped it , let the fight finish .

[@MannyNapuiao]

cope postol rocked like a cradling chair and still undefeated all kos next week gary antuanne russell

[@dantrey3714]

bad call there! damn str8!

[@johnmitchell2154]

Yeah, I'd loved to see Gary Antuanne Russell get his hands on Rolando Romero. He'd chase Romero out of the ring. 🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊

[@AmarYahu]

*My favorite current 140 pounder. Long Live Poppa Russell.* 👑💯

[@jacquesgrays-shelton8414]

Crazy announcer said it was a close fight top of the 7th Russell won every round 😂🫤

[@mckhael5378]

Russel face looks more messed up than postol 😂 They just play the slowmotion replay of russel but not with every postol punches that make russel face broken. And that wad a bad stoppage.

[@josesantiago4651]

Subriel is a nightmare for anybody at 140, he's relentless , he keeps on coming at you with punishing heavy fisted quick combos on the inside, he gets stronger as the fight goes on, he's not human, he's a monster, the real boogyman at 140 everybody look out he's coming !! 🇵🇷💪

[@ayogtfo]

He cant beat this guy thats for sure

[@dragonfye1]

Nice! I missed this one and was hoping someone would post it.

[@FRESHBX]

*My favorite 140 in the world. People talking about bad stoppage but not the fact Postol hunched over when that initial right hook hurt him, then went into retreat. Protect yourself at all times don't put the ref in a position to make a tough decision.* *PBC needs to get Russell a date, it's coming up on that time!*

[@Michael_Page]

Richardson Hitchens would beat him, I believe.

[@FRESHBX]

*PBC musta heard me cause they announced my guy's fight. 🥊*

[@bensylver5113]

what wrong in going in retreat when hurt ? This is a normal reaction .

[@tj2854]

🧢 horrible stoppage 🗑

[@MannyNapuiao]

@@tj2854cope postol rocked like a cradling chair and still undefeated all kos next week gary antuanne russell

[@kingrahul1151]

Russel vs boots in the future would be a exciting fight

[@yourfriend5359]

Winner CONGRATS..... Im excited to see you fighting and winning!

[@TeaTheVisionaryBCB]

Great fight! Bad stoppage. I think Postal exposed a few flaws that Russel has.

[@williammclean4742]

The Russell family are tough god bless you and your family and great fight.

[@darknessdrugslies]

Thanks so much for sharing, best boxing!! Greetings PBC TEAM! Rafael

[@pedroramires5049]

Respect for this gut Russell n jes family

[@hairyjohn5825]

Good fight👍

[@RicanInTheMatrix]

He sounds real mature for 25 years old the way he speaks. Big up to him for keeping his focus because nothing he's doing now is easy.

[@gusward2568]

With just seconds left!? Wth? STOPPAGE BY PAYOFF!!!

[@Frank-iy7sx]

Man is a class act.Good to see u and good luck

[@blastgang5695]

Aye did y’all here the man in the crowd yelling out bullshit😂 when they ask him about the stoppage

[@SmilingHotDog-hq6ib]

Is it TRU Records is Mr Antwanne Russell about 2 fight Devin the Dream Haney next......

[@vamoneygroup]

Good fight

[@K_N_Jsquad]

Viktor postal reminds of sub zero without the mask lol is that why he’s called the ice man?

[@yaboijonnydaplug2251]

Never had heard a coach say feint the feint damn I never thought of that

[@SmilingHotDog-hq6ib]

He's patiently waiting like M&M and 50 waiting for a track 2 Xplode on, but the politics of game, been trying XBOX, the Hot Boy out, its Time !!!!

[@jasonm7234]

Russell has alot of weapons, i wanna see him fight Tank, this would be a great fight

[@hollisbaptiste9154]

That's a great stoppage the ref saved postol for another day. I can see him getting seriously hurt because of his toughness

[@kelvinkirby3428]

A younger Postol would of won this fight because he ducks into Postol right and kept walking onto his jab Ref saved both fighters really. Should of given more time.

[@dubvideos]

fuck no that shit was the last round with little time left

[@ThePeter1681]

you must be black.

[@MannyNapuiao]

@@kelvinkirby3428 cope postol rocked like a cradling chair and still undefeated all kos next week gary antuanne russell

[@markwynne7935]

How to you only got 2k subscriptions, fair dinkum you the only u tube dude that speaks sence. Everything you said in this video is spot on , fighting mma fighters is a fkn joke ....

[@kelvinkirby3428]

It was a stoppage!! man said the judges chose the right decision 🤣🤣 he was a bit dizzy. He ate those jabs all night he’s got a lot or work and I like him as a fighter

[@ThePeter1681]

Yes, when that happen to black it is not a good stoppage.

[@shuffle_over_everything]

Looks like the ref took a bet that night lol

[@m.danielmills7091]

Postol can still box. Skills never leave. But the ability to react is what goes away with age. You see it, you just can't get to it. He was a hellava boxer in his prime tho.

[@rojai9673]

Needs work before he can defeat Regis or Matias but he'll get there for sure

[@devon582]

I agree

[@kelvinkirby3428]

Facts

[@RicanInTheMatrix]

His defense is sus but he got potential. He was getting caught cleanly by this slow punching boxer Imagine vs Matias? That man stays on you like ya shadow he's not gonna give him no breaks Matias is tough he's like the Energizer Bunny.

[@delvontae360]

Wow yall think so. How many more fights

[@Chupacabra_4]

I want regis vs Matias 🇵🇷 call me biased if u want me being Puerto Rican but Matias in my opinion is a bad matchup for regis and absolutely can beat and stop him would be a crazy entertaining fight tho and just as a boxing fan I’d want that fight. This dude Russell tho is a good fighter I’d be happy if they booked him vs Matias rn tho matchup favors Matias and think Russell gets stopped rn tbh around the later rounds we’ll see if that Matias vs prograis fight gets made tho Matias been calling him out and I don’t think regis wants the fight rn because it’s the most dangerous fight in the division and it’s not a big money fight so I don’t blame him for wanting to fight teo or Ryan for bigger money rather than risk losing to Matias and not getting a money fight if he losses we’ll see what ends up happening

[@marvin469]

Didn't even know they fought smfh. Y'all heard that Earth wind and fire at the beginning ? 🔥

[@wejuggernautentertainmentl3156]

I’m glad this man came out in African Dress ware. Rep your heritage

[@omarportillo6768]

RUSSELL ,VERDADERO PELIGRO....

[@johnnyflores8116]

Subriel Matias King 140 Russell you will be next to be a knockout👍👍👍🥊🥊👑👑🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@PezzyMack]

Gary Antuanne Russell = poor man's Shawn Porter

[@woofersagainstviolence5349]

Did not see the electric fuzzy Don in the audience. So Who TF paid off that ref, to stop a fight 29 secs before the end??? Wot a Shocker?

[@kaidoking673]

What’s the name of that song at the beginning

[@darrinleeedwards9]

First two fights I see of him, there is a horrendous stoppage lol

[@SacredGusto]

There's always a bad call, usually an early stoppage in Russell's toughest.

[@thediaz07]

How are both brothers Gary Russell.

[@ogbrucelee3945]

Would love to see him fight matias next 💯

[@briandesir7129]

From the off Postol was taking big head shots and solid body punches. Perhaps the ref thought he had taken enough. Yes it could had gone on. But do we have to see careers ended. Man hurt the mans lost snd the opponent is coming for left overs. I think it eas a bad call.

[@riptonreid8707]

Not a good stoppage at all. Don't think I've seen anything like this before in all my years of watching boxing. Russell was obviously winning but Possy was definitely fighting back as he was not badly hurt. Even if this was going to be a knockout, the ref acted prematurely. Not really a wrong decision when it comes to boxing but rather a poor judgment in making this bad decision.

[@MannyNapuiao]

cope postol rocked like a cradling chair and still undefeated all kos next week gary antuanne russell

[@mith23z]

easy job for crawford if they clash👊

[@Righthook..]

Pbc trying to build Gary record by premature stoppages same thing happened with Barthelemy

[@franklinadams38]

and casual fans would say FMJ ran the whole time,

[@merlinasegundo-arobo675]

He should not stop the fight. Nothing happened not be stopped.

[@gusward2568]

Stops the contest with seconds left

[@Erpants83]

Ref needs to stop drinking coffee. Can’t have refs like these that ruins fights

[@marilouabella2662]

Too early for stoppage

[@Wrath501]

Stopped it wayyyy too early

[@shannonriv6782]

Postol is not unloading his punches..

[@elbrri8066]

Garry antuene Russell vs subriel Matias next !! Subriel will break him down and stop him

[@reoblakely1604]

Garry Russel is black God fighter he beat the depression into this none boxer no challenge

[@siablo14]

A-side stoppage?

[@allenwillis8563]

Bad stoppage Postol was still in their

[@carloscaoeng6614]

Those bettors got angry ref, it should not be stoped, that's lastround and only 34 sec left.

[@efrengregorio3421]

If Postol is young I don't think Russel will have an easy way to defeat the former, it will be the other way around..

[@thegreat1548]

The product of a greatfather

[@crisrebecca4146]

This Old ref still don't know how to give fighter a chance to get back.

[@muddyjoe8811]

Pain should be a postol dub

[@davidchambers1461]

They sanctioned this fight... smh.... this is why nobody takes this sport seriously.

[@bolebole161]

What do you mean? Postol, arguably, was robbed against Jose Ramirez the fight before this. Ramirez is a former unified champion and was the WBC mandatory before he decided to skip his opportunity to get married. Also this is Postol's first stoppage loss.

[@davidchambers1461]

You want sum attention thats why they stopped the fight!

[@IbnBahtuta]

One of the funniest fights I have seen was when Bud Crawford dismantled Postol completely; knockdown with the first punch about round five, it even had a display of the ghost of the chicken legs dance. So, whenever I hear the name Postol, I laugh. 🤣

[@massimilianoporreca2594]

Repect Postol great technician and also former world champion you won t laugh if you are in the ring with him for sure..

[@MatheusOliveira-dx8lb]

@@massimilianoporreca2594 This man would never step inside a ring in his life. He would rather be the greatest keyboard warrior.

[@devon582]

What made it so funny postal was acting all macho against bud and got dealt with. It was beautiful to see. Lol 😂

[@IbnBahtuta]

@@massimilianoporreca2594 Oh, sorry to hear you put all your money on Postol. 🤣

[@IbnBahtuta]

@@MatheusOliveira-dx8lb This man is 70 and housebound, what's your excuse, numbnuts? 🙏

[@user-mw2ps5zf2x]

คะแนนนำไกลกู่แล้ว.จับแพ้น้อคซะเรย

[@gusward2568]

That stoppage was paid for!!! He would have damned sure made it to the end! REFEREE SUCKS BIG-TIME!!! I'm sure he'll get his payoff.... SUCKS!!!

[@milkyway8962]

Russel was winning the whole fight

[@nartyperez5906]

Wrong call by the ref.premature stoppage👎

[@zualtea_bawitlung]

18:10

[@samuelbeasley3]

It don't matter poster was not going to win he lost Every round.

[@supershev1888]

The worst stoppage I've ever seen

[@jonnytest9209]

Tank is putting you to bed

[@user-theblackDrPhil]

Victor "no jab" Postol😅

[@mckhael5378]

Russel face looks more messed up than postol 😂 They just play the slowmotion replay of russel but not with every postol punches that make russel face broken. And that wad a bad stoppage.

[@user-theblackDrPhil]

@@mckhael5378 Wtf are u talkin about weirdo? HE LOST!!!!! ACCEPT IT🤡

[@lorieldungog3770]

Premature stoppage

[@oidipleodacrem1882]

Why rep they are fighting why you stop the fight this is not a tko its desission

[@Ghost-zh5up]

Rewatching this fight after his comments about subriel Matías i can safely say he would het KO by Matías

[@MADYogiFresh]

Good fight. Terrible stoppage.

[@ESos973]

Thats a garbage stoppage. Last round. under a minute left.

[@bensylver5113]

no knock down . GOt rocked 1 time and they stepped in this is ridiculous .

[@noahpogi09noahdasalla60]

Last rovnd last minute the referee stop the fight in good pistol condition is a premature dicesion

[@jetchalenger4343]

Постол виглядав деревиною , бой сліл повністю

[@makaiperry]

russell fought great but horrible stoppage, russell reminds me of a shawn porter but with real knockout power

[@ferd1743]

Bad call ref😯

[@adamevert1618]

Americans can't convert to metric or wtf is up with Garry Russel's height?

[@Shackmadeit]

Finally

[@MikesComputerTips]

bad stoppage geez robery

[@peteez4396]

That's the way Tank has to fight Ryan to get in on his ass

[@kelvinkirby3428]

No not like this 🥴

[@vinceventura4453]

What sloppy and falling over his feet with his chin two feet in front of his hips so he can walk into a counter ? Russell is laughably overrated he would get folded by even Garcia , the kids hand retraction speed is so slow ..if you are getting countered over the top by postol I’m sorry you’re just not ever going to be elite , he’s like a shitty Shawn porter , cannot come in behind a jab everything is lunging and sloppy , tank is so many levels ahead of russel asking him to fight anyway like him should be considered an insult to tank , tank would walk this kid onto a counter and fold him in half in less then 90 seconds

[@virajthusitha2753]

Bidi rascal crisi back

[@carlojaydelosreyes8755]

Too bad i think the refere is in the sude of russel so that he stop the fight

[@jimrello7878]

he cant win without american weapons

[@g.o.dtvboxing567]

disgusting stoppage

[@brem3985]

meek mill

[@nannyjuarez5422]

Postol tiene porte alcance pero para nada le sirve entra con miedo se pone abrazar y corre como una 🐔🐔

[@diontoney9677]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@walkermatthew23]

Orange tops cdtweskiiii

[@darrylscott3453]

Russell is a solid fighter, tough, durable with solid punching power but nothing special and postol should have used his jab alot more with right hands in my opinion for better results.

[@piedramultiaristas8573]

Maybe Dragon Ball god of destrucción outfit look, dressed Russell

[@kaidoking673]

You know the name of that song at the beginning

[@jacobbarnard9504]

This commitary is mono tone. Not very good at all and bias.