Gary Antuan Russell is rumored to be leaving PBC to sign with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and jump ship to fight on DAZN.
Russell may oust Haney from the throne
If Hearn is able to add Russell to his Matchroom stable, he would have one of the top young contenders at 140 pounds in the light welterweight division, poised to take the WBC title from Devin Haney.
boxing voice report Antuan Russell is rumored to be set to sign with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom. This will be a good move for him as he will be busy competing against the top players in the 140.
The World Boxing Council allowed Haney to retain his WBC title despite his loss to Ryan Garcia last Saturday night. Russell is ranked No. 2 in the WBC rankings and is in position to compete for a world title in the near future.
There are concerns about Mr. Russell’s activities.
Russell, 27, likely would have already challenged for a world title if PBC had kept him busy over the past few years.
Antuan Russell (17-0, 17 KOs) has fought four times since 2020 and hasn’t fought since August 2023.
Hearn’s growing 140 pound stable
Should Russell partner with Matchroom, Hearn’s stable would include 140 fighters, including:
– Devin Haney
– Subriel Mathias
– Liam Palo
– Richardson Hitchens
– Regis Prograis
Hearn is playing Monopoly at 140, managing the ranks to collect all the major pieces of the division and set up the biggest battles. This is great for boxing fans and fighters, but many of them languished in obscurity before signing him.
Possible matchup with Antuan Russell
Gary Antuan Russell is likely to beat Haney, Prograis and Hitchens. Matias and Palo will be tough battles for Russell. Because in these games Russell has to wage war and defeat them.
If Hearn is able to add Antuan Russell to his stable, WBO light welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez, who has a flight deal with Top Rank and ESPN, will be available to fight in a syndicated contest if he wants to face Hearn. You’ll have to cross the pond. Hearn’s Matchroom, where you can compete on DAZN.
Gary Antuan Russell’s recent matches:
– Kent Crews: August 2023
– Rances Barthelemy: July 2022
– Victor Postol: February 2022
– Giovani Santiago: May 2021
