Boxing Match Preview: Gary Antonio Russell (19-1, 12 KOs) vs. Dervin Rodriguez (20-1, 10 KOs)

Fighter Profiles

Gary Antonio Russell

Record: 19-1-0 (12 KOs)

Age: 31

Height: 5’7″

Reach: 66″

Stance: Orthodox

Hometown: Washington, D.C.

Trainer: Gary Russell Sr. (late), now under Gary Russell Jr.

Style & Strengths:
Russell is a slick, defensively sound technician with fast hands and excellent footwork. He’s part of the famed Russell boxing family and has faced elite competition, including Emmanuel Rodriguez in a technical decision loss. He’s looking to reassert himself in the 122-lb division.

Dervin Rodriguez

Record: 20-1-0 (10 KOs)

Age: 28

Height: 5’7″

Weight: 122.3 lbs

Stance: Orthodox

Hometown: Bogotá, Colombia

Style & Strengths:
Rodriguez is a durable, come-forward fighter with solid power and a high work rate. He’s won four of his last five and is making his U.S. debut. His aggressive style could test Russell’s defense and ring generalship.

Tale of the Tape

Attribute	Gary Antonio Russell	Dervin Rodriguez
Record	19-1-0 (12 KOs)	20-1-0 (10 KOs)
Age	31	28
Height	5’7″	5’7″
Reach	66″	N/A
Stance	Orthodox	Orthodox
Last Fight	Oct 2024 (UD win)	May 2025 (KO win)

Fight Analysis & Prediction

Russell’s Edge: Experience against world-class opponents, defensive skills, and ring IQ.

Rodriguez’s Threat: Pressure and power. If he can cut off the ring, he could force Russell into uncomfortable exchanges.

X-Factor: Rodriguez’s ability to handle Russell’s speed and movement. If he can’t close the distance, Russell will pick him apart.