The Olympic journey for Capitol Heights, MD's Gary Antuanne Russell is over. Earlier today, Russell lost a tough split decision to Fazliddin Gaibnazarov of Uzbekistan in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Russell fought what looked like a quality first round, as he put the pressure on Gaibnazarov. However, the judges scored the first round in favor of Gaibnazarov. During the second round, Gaibnazarov began to move side-to-side to avoid Russell's forward attack. The referee repeatedly asked the boxer from Uzbekistan to come forward and box but did not take away any points. Russell also suffered a cut over the right eye in the second.
Russell put on a solid effort in the third as he landed solid punches and tried to win the contest but it wasn't enough. Russell lost by a 2-1 decision.
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Light Heavyweight Champion Andre "SOG" Ward said it best:
"The young Champ Gary Russell fought a beautiful fight today in the Olympics in RIO, I don't think he lost a round!! They took the fight from him, I don't get it. What more did he have to do?!?! Hold your head up Champ, you won that fight!! #USA #shame"
Gary won 2 of three rounds and clearly won the fight the judge's needs to at least have fought one time in there life to competently judge a fight, at least your pro carrier can began, your style is more suited for the pro game good luck G, D.C. and your Family is PROUD of you & did not let your Family down.
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