Kent Cruz

Gary Antuanne Russell: I Was Trying To Make Sure I Could End it in The First Round

From The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Maryland, Capitol Heights native Gary Antuanne Russell (17-0, 17 KOs) made quick work of previously undefeated Kent Cruz (16-1-3, 10 KOs), securing his eighth career first-round knockout by sending Cruz to t...

Gary Antuanne Russell Destroys Kent Cruz in One Round

No one could dispute Gary Antuanne Russell’s knockout victory Saturday night. His previous two opponents – Viktor Postol and Rances Barthelemy – complained that their fights with Russell were stopped prematurely. Kent Cruz couldn’t make a similar com...

Kent Cruz: I’m Gonna Wake Up Everyone At 140; It Starts With Gary Antuanne Russell

This is the type of potentially career-changing chance Kent Cruz has sought for several years. If the unbeaten St. Louis native upsets knockout artist Gary Antuanne Russell in the powerful southpaw’s proverbial backyard, it’ll legitimize Cruz as a co...

Gary Antuanne Russell: If Barthelemy Would’ve Continued, It Would’ve Got Worse; Right Call

Gary Antuanne Russell respects Rances Barthelemy’s beef because a true warrior will always feel like he can continue. Russell believes Barthelemy gave referee Shada Murdaugh little choice, however, but to stop their junior welterweight fight in the s...

Photos: Russell vs. Cruz, Marshall vs. Maestre - Fights Set at MGM National Harbor

Russell, Cruz Weights Photos Gallery - Rodriguez vs. Lopez will see former world champion Emmanuel Rodriguez take on streaking contender Melvin Lopez for the vacant IBF Bantamweight World Championship headlining action live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, A...

Emmanuel Rodriguez-Melvin Lopez: Weigh-In Results From Oxon Hill, Maryland

Emmanuel Rodriguez had a little more trouble than Melvin Lopez making weight Friday for their bantamweight championship match.

Photos: Rodriguez-Lopez, Russell-Cruz, Marshall-Maestre - Face-Offs at Final Presser

Rodriguez, Lopez Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Former world champion Emmanuel Rodriguez and streaking contender Melvin Lopez went face to face at Thursday’s final press conference before they meet for the vacant IBF Bantamweight World Champ...

Emmanuel Rodriguez vs. Melvin Lopez Showtime Tripleheader Official, August 12

Former world champion Emmanuel Rodriguez will take on streaking contender Melvin Lopez for the vacant IBF Bantamweight World Championship headlining action live on Showtime on Saturday, August 12 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Theater a...

Alberto Puello-Rolly Romero Main Event Of Showtime Telecast May 13; Venue TBD

Alberto Puello and Rolly Romero have a date for their 140-pound title fight. Showtime announced Tuesday that Puello and Romero will meet May 13 in a “Showtime Championship Boxing” main event. The venue for their 12-round fight for Puello’s WBA super...

Kent Cruz, Enriko Gogokhia Fight To Another 8-Round Draw On Morrell-Yerbossynuly Card

MINNEAPOLIS – Eight more rounds weren’t enough for Kent Cruz and Enriko Gogokhia to separate themselves from one another Saturday night.

David Morrell-Aidos Yerbossynuly - Weigh-In Results From Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS – David Morrell Jr. couldn’t help but break into laughter when he stood face-to-face with Aidos Yerbossynuly after they weighed in Friday afternoon at W Minneapolis The Forshay.

Andre Dirrell, Julian Williams Will Aim For Big Wins on Morrell-Yerbossynuly Card

A jam-packed three-bout lineup of exciting undercard attractions featuring a longtime contender, a former unified world champion and a pair of unbeatens will stream live on the Showtime Sports YouTube channel and Showtime Boxing Facebook page this Sa...

Kent Cruz Stops Erik Castillo After 2nd Round, Wins First Fight In 20 Months

Kent Cruz could’ve used rounds while ending a 20-month layoff Wednesday night. Erik Castillo couldn’t provide more than two. Castillo declined to continue following the second round due to dizziness he claimed was caused by Cruz’s punch behind his he...

Shakur Stevenson Blows Out Patrick Riley in Two Rounds

Liacouras Center, Philadelphia - Olympic silver medal winner Shakur Stevenson (6-0, 3 KOs) blew away Patrick Riley (12-1, 6 KOs) in the second round of a featherweight contest. This was Stevenson's second fight of the year, after winning an eight ro...

Vincent Feigenbutz Faces Guillermo Ruben Andino on October 1

Former WBA super middleweight champion (interim version) Vincent Feigenbutz (23-2) will take on Argentinean Guillermo Ruben Andino (10-1) on October 1 in Neubrandenburg.