Gary Russell Jr. Pro Debut Jan. 17th - Signed with Al Hayman

[DCAmateurBoxing]

I saw on Gary Williams blog, Boxing Along The Beltway- that 2008 Olympian Gary Russell Jr. will make his pro debut January 17th. Full Washington Post Article is here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... rss_sports

I also noticed a reference to Michael Smith's rankings in the article towards the end although it doesn't list the source.

Edit: Debut to take place on Andre Berto v. Collazo undercard at Madison Square Garden according to espn.com: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing ... id=3762260

[Gary Digital Williams]

Actually, the venue might be in Vancouver, British Columbia because promoter Lou DiBella scrapped the New York plans after the John Duddy-Ronald Hearns bout fell through.

[DCAmateurBoxing]

Actually, the venue might be in Vancouver, British Columbia because promoter Lou DiBella scrapped the New York plans after the John Duddy-Ronald Hearns bout fell through.

Aw man. I was really hoping to ride up to MSG to see Lil G. Definitely going up to BC.

[Canada]

REALLY?? Wow, this is great I live in Vancouver and the biggest fight here since Ali-Chuvalo was Ishe Smith -Joel Julio, I really hope the venue sticks.

[Gary Digital Williams]

I'm now finding out that Russell will make his debut in Biloxi, Mississippi on January 17.