Full Fight Report: Yordenis Ugas Scores A Unanimous Decision Over Manny Pacquiao In An Entertaining Fight

08/23/202108/22/2021 Rich Lopez

Once it was announced that Errol Spence Jr had to cancel his fight with Manny Pacquiao due to an injury and Yordenis Ugas was the … continue

Photos: Ugas, Guerrero, Castro & Magsayo Win In Las Vegas

08/22/2021 Premier Boxing

In a career-defining fight, Yordenis Ugas shone bright on the biggest of stages. A boisterous crowd of 17,438 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas watched … continue

Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas – live action results from Las Vegas

08/22/202108/21/2021 Jeff Sorby

Father Time finally caught up with Manny Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 KOs) tonight with him getting outworked and outboxed by WBA ‘Super World’ welterweight champion Yordenis … continue

PHOTOS: Charlo Stops Harrison, Ajagba Defeats Kiladze

12/23/201912/22/2019 Premier Boxing

Jermell Charlo reclaimed the WBC Super Welterweight Championship from Tony Harrison with a blistering stoppage at 2:08 of the 11th round in a FOX PBC … continue

RESULTS: Figueroa, Joyce and DeGale win

10/01/201810/01/2018 Premier Boxing

In a marathon night of fights, Southern California fans were treated to performances in a variety of weight classes headlined by Brandon Figueroa (17-0-0, 12 … continue

Brandon Figueroa and Joe Joyce added to Ortiz vs. Molina card on Sept.30

09/05/201809/04/2018 Premier Boxing

Unbeaten featherweight contender Brandon Figueroa takes on rugged veteran Oscar Escandon in a 10-round bout and 2016 British Olympian Joe Joyce battles Iago Kiladze in … continue

The Third Time’s The Charm: Russell Jr. Thumps Escandón by TKO, Tacks on 4th Consecutive Win

05/21/2017 Paul Jones

By Paul “Paparazzi” Jones and Justin Jones |Photos © Paul “Paparazzi” Jones

OXON HILL, MARYLAND –After two failed attempts, WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr.(28-1, 17KOs) finally got his chance to take on former Interim WBC titlist Óscar Escandón (25-3, 17 KO)on Saturday night at The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

And Russell Jr. didn’t disappoint.

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Gary Russell Jr TKOs Oscar Escandon

05/21/201705/20/2017 Showtime Boxing

From the MGM National Harbor “Mr.” Gary Russell Jr. (28-1, 17 KOs) had a successful homecoming in front of a nearly sold out crowd as he defended his WBC Featherweight World title with a seventh-round stoppage against the very tough, strong-willed Colombian Oscar Escandon (25-3, 17 KOs) in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.

(Photo Credit: Tom Casino/SHOWTIME)

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Photo Gallery: Official Weigh-In Results for Gary Russell Jr. (125.5) vs. Óscar Escandón (125.75)

05/21/201705/19/2017 Paul Jones

OXON HILL, MARYLAND–After two false starts, reigning WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. (27-1, 16 KOs) and Interim WBC titlist Óscar Escandón (25-2, 17 KO) are set to reboot their match-up for a third time on Saturday.

Russell and Escandón’s first scheduled fight (November 14, 2015) was scrapped due to a cut Russell suffered during training; Escandón pulled out of their second scheduled fight (March 11, 2017) due to a back injury. However, both fighters were on target at Friday’s weigh-ins at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

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Gary Russell vs Oscar Escandon: Weigh-In Results

05/21/201705/18/2017 Showtime Boxing

Gary Russell Jr 125.5 vs. Oscar Escandon 125.75
Andre Dirrell 167.5 vs. Jose Uzcategui 166.5
Rances Barthelemy 139.5 vs. Kiryl Relikh 139.5

Gary Russell Jr will successfully defend his WBC Featherweight title, but Oscar Escandon will not be a walk in the park.

Gary Russell Jr 27-1 (16 KO’s) on hand speed and skill alone will beat Oscar Escandon. Only one fighter in the world is better than Russell Jr, and that is a subject to be tackled later.

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