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The José Valenzuela vs. Gary Antuanne Russell round-by-round updates are here. It provides real-time coverage and live scoring of the upcoming super lightweight championship bout. It marks one of the most explosive bouts on the card, with both men possessing tremendous punching power.
Valenzuela enters the matchup as the reigning WBA super lightweight champion, with a 14-2 record consisting of 9 stoppages. At just 25 years old, he is at the peak of his physical powers. However, the same is true for his opponent, Russell, who is just three years older at 28.
Furthermore, Russell is 17-1. The most noticeable difference between them is the power between them, as Russell has stopped all 17 opponents he has ever beaten. Unfortunately for him, he is coming off a split-decision loss to Alberto Puello, who is also scheduled to compete on the card.
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How he rebounds from the first loss of his career remains to be seen. Meanwhile, Valenzuela has found more success against higher-level competition, recently defeating the hard-hitting Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz to capture WBA super lightweight gold, with 'Pitbull' having experience against Gervonta Davis.
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Regardless, the oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook have the fight extremely close, with Valenzuela being -105 and Russell being -115. The card begins at 7:00 PM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 4:00 PM P.T. (Pacific Time), while Valenzuela vs. Russell is expected to start at around 8:00 PM E.T. / 5:00 PM P.T.
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José Valenzuela vs. Gary Antuanne Russell
Round 1: Heavy pressure from Russell to start the round. Valenzuela landing jabs to the head and body, while Russell fires back in kind. Valenzuela is very wary of Russell's power. He's biting on every feint. A nice body shot lands for Russell. The speed difference is apparent, as Russell is significantly faster, landing combinations.
Jabs from Russell, who eats a big check hook from Valenzuela. Another check hook from Valenzuela. However, Russell snaps Valenzuela's head back with a stiff jab. Good body shots from Russell. Relentless pressure from Russell, who stabs Valenzuela to the body.
A brief clinch ensues, but they break and end the round exchanging.
Our Score: 10-9 Russell
Round 2: Immediate pressure from Russell, who catches Valenzuela with a wide right hook. He tags his midsection with a jab, backing him up before scoring with a one-two. Valenzuela is just struggling to get anything going, and he eats a jab. Valenzuela lands a good jab of his own, snapping Russell's head back.
However, Russell lands double hooks to the body before landing upstairs. Valenzuela returns fire with a body shot, but Russell just outworks him, landing to the body and head with more volume. Valenzuela clinches to smother Russell's offense, but Russell lands a good combination.
Valenzuela seems unsettled by Russell's skills nd output. Russell digging to the body, following up with a one-two and combination to the body.
Our Score: 10-9 Russell, 20-18 Russell overall
Round 3: Russell starts the fight on the front foot, landing a good combination. Valenzuela is on the ropes again, eating a massive body shot. A good left straight lands for Russell as well. Russell snipes an advancing Valenzuela with a one-two. Russell overwhelming Valenzuela with volume now.
It'll be a wonder if he can maintain this output. Valenzuela landing to the body, but Russell answers in kind, blasting Valenzuela with an uppercut. Russell pushes Valenzuela back, who tries to assert himself on the front foot, with both men trading to the body.
However, Russell explodes with a one-two.
Our Score: 10-9 Russell, 30-27 Russell overall
Round 4: This time, it's Valenzuela who starts the round on the front foot. But seconds later, Russell seizes the initiative and lands a one-two, backing his opponent up. An uppercut-left straight combination lands for Russell. Valenzuela shows some signs of life with a body jab.
He follows it up with a check right hook. Russell with a body jab, who lands it again. A good combination from Valenzuela. Russell tries to swarm him but eats a jab. They clinch and break of their will. Valenzuela lands a good body shot, and Russell lands a check hook..
Our Score: 10-9 Russell, 40-36 Russell overall
Round 5: Jabs from Russell to start the round. Though Valenzuela tries to halt his advance with some one-twos. Unfortunately, Russell continues to march him down, landing some good shots. However, Valenzuela stands his ground to land a combination. While he lands, he gets countered hard by Russell.
They clinch and the referee breaks them up. Valenzuela leaps in with a big combination, but Russell backs him. He's unloading on Valenzuela, who is fighting a more defensive fight than he's used to. The round ends witht both men investing in the body.
Our Score: 10-9 Russell, 50-45 Russell overall
Round 6: The round is off to a more measured start, witht both men looking for openings. Russell, though, is more active, catching Valenzuela with some jabs, eventually stringing together a combination that backs him into the ropes. Jabs from Russell, followed by a check hook.
Valenzuela needs to up his activity. A good body jab lands for Valenzuela, but Russell returns with two shots to the body. Both men land big, with Valenzuela getting the worst of the exchange. More pressure from Russell, who lands a combination to end the round.
Our Score: 10-9 Russell, 60-54 Russell overall
Round 7: Russell is quick to apply pressure, with Valenzuela landing a double jab However, Russell blasts him to the body. They trade jabs, but Russell continues to advance. Even when he lands on the gloves or guard, Russell is drowning Valenzuela with his output.
Valenzuela catches Russell with a body shot, but he eats one seconds later. Russell lands a body shot that seems to have bothered Valenzuela just a bit. A good counter-left hand lands for Russell, followed by a body jab. Heavy shots on the inside for Russell.
Valenzuela eats another counter-left against the ropes. His left eye is swelling, while Russell blasts him with a big uppercut. This is all Russell.
Our Score: 10-9 Russell, 70-63 Russell overall
Round 8: More pressure from Russell to start the round. He triples his jab, backing Valenzuela up and landing a quick one-two. Russell is starting to land with more ease, but remembers his corner's advice and tags Valenzuela's body. They trade for a moment, with Russell ending the exchange with a body shot.
More body shots from Russell, who counters Valenzuela's attempted combination. He's completely shutting his opponent down. All that's missing is a stoppage. He clips Valenzuela with two massive one-twos, but Valenzuela's chin is something else.
Our Score: 10-9 Russell, 80-72 Russell overall
Round 9: More of the same from Russell, who keeps Valenzuela on the backfoot. Two big right hooks land for Russell, who subsequently catches his opponent mid-level change with a shovel hook. A lightning-quick combination lands for Russell, but Valenzuela lands a nice inside uppercut.
Jabs from Russell, who lands two countr-right hooks, snapping Valenzuela's head sideways. Whatever Valenzuela's chin is made of needs to be studied. Russell has stopped every opponent he has ever beaten, and Valenzuela is withstanding all of the punishment.
Yet another combination from Russell lands, including a big counter. More big shots from Russell, who is landing progressively bigger shots. Another lead right hook lands for Russell.
Our Score: 10-9 Russell, 90-81 Russell overall
Round 10: An avalanche of jabs and left straights snipes Valenzuela, who is now sporting swelling around both of his eyes. Relentless pressure from Russell, who is blasting Valenzuela with combinations aplenty. How Russell hasn't gassed out with this output and his kind of power is astonishing.
Two right hooks land for Russell, who chases him down. Valenzuela with a jab, but Russell responds with a one-two. There is no chance of a Valenzuela win besides a flash knockout. Now, Valenzuela is on the front foot, but he eats some big shoots from Russell, who quickly reclaims the front foot.
Our Score: 10-9 Russell, 100-90 Russell overall
Round 11: Valenzuela opens the round with a jab. However, Russell punishes his body with an uppercut before clipping the head. Overwhelming pressure from Russell, who has thrown over 800 punches, landing over 200. This is a masterclass in boxing. He may not get the knockout, but this is exceptional.
Double jabs from Russell, who makes Valenzuela miss, countering him with a quick one-two. Russell appears to have hurt Valenzuela against the ropes, landing some massive shots to the body. Valenzuela is too tough for his own good, butt he lands a good right hand, only to eat one from Russell.
They clinch and the referee breaks them up. Russell ends the round battering Valenzuela against the ropes.
Our Score: 10-9 Russell, 110-99 Russell overall
Round 12: Valenzuela's corner was considering not letting him come out for the 12th. After the ringside doctor takes a look at him, the round begins. More pressure from Russell, who is absolutely battering Valenzuela. While Valenzuela is doing his best, he is just being overwhelmed.
Valenzuela briefly applies pressure, but Russell wastes no time, backing him up again and unloading with a combination, blasting him over and over. Fortunately forr Valenzuela, his chin is otherworldly and he survives.
Our Score: 10-9 Russell, 120-108 Russell overall
Official Result
Gary Antuanne Russell def. José Valenzuela via unanimous decision( 119-109, 119-109, 120-108)
