Olympic Hero Gary Russell And Family Present 'All-Star Amateur Boxing' In PG County

OXON HILL, MD — Attention, local boxing fans: 2016 Rio Olymipcs local hero Gary Antuanne Russell and his family of boxers are hosting "All-Star Amateur Boxing" in Oxon Hill this Saturday, and it will attract boxers from around the country to mentor groups of kids to compete live.

The event will feature WBC World Featherweight Champion Gary Russell, Jr. and his brothers, Super Bantamweight boxer Gary Antonio Russell, boxer Gary Allan Russell and, of course, 2016 U.S. Olympian Gary Antuanne Russell. They will represent "Team Gary Russell," while boxers from Pennsylvania, Florida, Tennessee, Nevada, Texas, Kentucky and New Jersey will be on hand to mentor their own teams as well.

The event takes place Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Oxon Hill Boys & Girls Club at 7711 Livingston Road. Boxing starts at 3 p.m.

"The Russells’ have put the challenge out to other World Champions to take the time and hand-pick their team of youth amateur boxers ages 12 - 17," the statement reads. "Every participating World Champion would mentor and co-train their team with the goal of bringing these groups together and compete. There are a lot of talented youth boxers who are yearning for the chance to take their boxing skills to the next level."

Gary Antuanne Russell won his first two matches in the light welterweight category at the Rio 2016 Olympics this summer, but came just short of medaling after falling to the eventual gold medal winner in a controversial split decision.

Entry is $15. You can find out more at www.GaryRussellJr.us.

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