Gary Russell Jr

[IamInuit]

He looked top notch last night. Very solid and fought with a sense of menace. I like him over Selby who looks right to be picked inside with short hooks.

It was a nice performance but he looked that way before he fought Loma. He looked unbeatable just like last night. And the commercials made it seem like once again a prime Roy Jones was due up later. Hyland is a tough Irishman but he's nowhere near a world beater. I liked the fact that he called out Loma again. Maybe he'd take the 500 grand that Arum offered Walters. I can also see Arum dismissing it outright. Russel needs to fight somebody in the top 10. He might have to deal with a mandatory next which is Mares or Warriington if Abner takes a pass. Selby is a really safe fight given his lack of power and I agree very susceptible to the inside game of Russell and the hand speed would put that out of the park. Russell however would be facing a boxer much taller and with a 6 inch reach advantage. Better prep for Loma 2. If they cant get the Loma fight and I kind of think the call out a little disingenuous then unifying with Selby would certainly put the pressure on if they are serious.

[Fenster]

I think he beats Selby but it's not a mismatch. Good fight. Selby's gone from being overrated to underrated imo.

Russell's speed is awesome, however, all I ever think watching him is how funking good is Loma? He got stood on his head in that fight, there's no need for a rematch. Loma's feet will always beat his handspeed.