It is now official! Gary Russell, Jr. of Capitol Heights, MD is heading for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China!
In a bout that ended moments ago at the World Championships in Chicago, Russell qualified for the Olympics by defeating fellow 2005 World Championships bronze medalist Ali Hallab of France, 22-14. The victory places Russell among the top eight in his class at this year's world championships at the UIC Pavilion and places him officially in the Olympic tournament.
Russell will face Sergey Vodopyanov of Russia in the world championship quarterfinals Thursday evening.
Go Gary!!! Bring home the Gold Baby!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Gary! Make the beltway proud. I was just in Beijing for business, the olympic villiage and main staidum look SICK.
ReplyDeleteNICE!!!
ReplyDeletegreat job gary. you and herb make a great team! all the way baby.
ReplyDeleteGary, You just rock! Oh to be there and see you do this! As you step through the ropes and YOU define your destiny... your hometown is just so damn proud of you.
ReplyDeleteGreat job to your boxing team who have brought Gary to this point.This is one goal some World Champions never reach.Good luck on bringing home the GOLD.
ReplyDeleteNice Going Herb!!!!
ReplyDeleteGREAT JOB GARY
ReplyDeleteGreat Job Gary!!
ReplyDeleteBig shout out to his training team, Big Gary (DC's #1 trainer), Herb "Mitt Man" Martin, and "Pretty Boy" Floyd Seymour. You guys are the best. I know Lil Gary will bring home the gold! We are so proud of you. Keep working hard and stay focused. That gold medal at the 2008 Olympics has your name on it :).