Pay-per-view action also saw thrilling back and forth action between Gary Antuanne Russell (17-1, 17 KOs) and Alberto Puello (23-0, 10 KOs), which ended with Puello winning a 12-round split decision to capture the vacant Interim WBC Super Lightweight Championship.
“I got down on my knees and the first thing I did was thank God, and then I said, ‘I made it.’ The weight barrier, the time away from my family, it was all worth it,” said a jubilant Puello.
“It feels great to be a champion, because this will mark the beginning of a new chapter in my life.”
The two southpaws gave as good as they got for the entire fight with both fighters refusing to give an inch. Russell’s quickness and aggression allowed him to pile up points, but Puello’s counterpunching proved to be the difference
“It wasn’t about what Puello did tonight, it was about what I didn’t do. I should have listened more and executed more. Like I always say, if I execute our game plan, it’s a matter of fact that I’ll get the victory. But tonight, I fell short,” said Russell.
Puello was deducted a point for holding in round nine and was on the receiving end of a borderline low blow in the 10th. He appeared to return the favor a round later as Russell needed a momentary break from a low shot. In the end, Judge Dave Hudson’s 118-109 score for Russell was overruled by Tim Cheatham and Glenn Feldman who had it for Puello by scores of 114-113 and 115-112 respectively.
“It was the best I have ever fought in my life,” said Puello. “The hard work being far away from my family finally paid off. Bring anybody on, I don’t care. I’m ready to face all comers.”
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34 Comments
Russell has 0 power.
Puello win
Puello not that impressive
The Russels ain’t been the same the the OG passed Rip BigGary!
Puello outboxed him to the T. Only explanation
Puello was the better counter puncher! Russell has finally run into a fighter who is just as strong, but smarter!
Experience won puello this fight he was champion before Gary a be back tho
Russell need to start moving that big as head to Defense C-
I like puello
His arrogant brother ruined their career 0-2 as a coach NO educated JAB!!!
It kills me to hear Russel talk about Boots like his win over him wasn’t political and you can see how Boots has grown and developed by leaps and bounds and Russel still fight like he did in the amateurs Shawn Porter 2.0 this guy beat him easy with the basic jab right hand counter and feet
He ain’t show him what it’s like at the top he showed him what it’s like to be a professional
Puello is a PROBLEM for anybody 140 and very well might be the best at the weight from what I saw.
Puello punches were actually neater, yes I kinda agree, but, pretty, gorgeous, beautiful, glamorous, none of that 🐂sh!+ doesn’t mean they’re landing,unless we’re now counting the hits to the gloves, or air?🤔 Them shots weren’t landing especially how the commentary was making it seem!? G.A.R was himself, “pressure, in/out when needed, and he was letting go bombs literally!”That was a good fight, rematch should be mandated immediately! My opinion (DRAW) or (G.A.R 7rds to 5)! 🦾🤝🏽🫡🥊
Puello does well for throwing wide swinging punches at rimes
too bad he tested positive for peds
Puello gotta be from Cuba
How is Gary taller than puello😂
Good fight 😮
How you gone try to have a gritty inside style with no power 🤦🏾♂️
Beautiful sequence from 1:10 to 1:20 by Puello.
This Russell seems to have better sportsmanship than Mini-Russell.
Old man Pueblo laid hands still got it good work lol
Puello looks so skilled that I'm even happy for Russell that he was facing a real challenge. This looked like a beautiful boxing match.
Russel win this fight fair
Have him fight boots ennis, no??
They are both good.
🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴 let’s go baby!
Ryan Garcia is a pedophile on roids
Russell got Robbed
Ok let me get this right, everyone was talking about Haney,Paro, and Russell jr and they all lost now we have Paro, Puello, and Sandor. Australia, Dominicana republic and Spain. Someone help me figure this out.
Underrated fight, both are extremely underrated
QUE TAL ROBO.😮
Russell is a champion and can t wait to see the get back!