Russell Bout Set

Boxer Gary Russell Jr. of Capitol Heights, Md., will make his professional debut Friday on Showtime's "Shobox: The Next Generation."

Russell, 20, will fight Antonio Reyes (3-2) of Dallas in a featherweight division bout at the Million Dollar Elm Casino in Tulsa, Okla. The fight is on the undercard of a featherweight contest between Leonilo Miranda and Orlando Cruz.

"I have been waiting for this day for a long time," Russell said. "Having my pro debut showcased on Showtime is outstanding exposure, and I plan to put on a good show."

Russell, known as an outstanding puncher, was on the 2008 Olympic team but collapsed before his weigh-in and was unable to compete.

By Tracee Hamilton  |  January 10, 2009; 1:12 PM ET  | Category:  Boxing
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