Gary Russell Jr. is an American professional boxer born on June 5, 1988, in Washington, D.C. He is known for his speed and technical skills in the ring. Russell competes in the featherweight division and has held the WBC world featherweight title since 2015. Russell comes from a boxing family, with several brothers also involved in the sport. He gained recognition for his impressive amateur career, which included winning a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics. Throughout his professional career, he has faced various opponents and has built a reputation as one of the top fighters in his weight class.