Puello vs Russell

When is Puello vs Russell?

Alberto Puello could face the challenge of Gary Antuanne Russell in Autumn/Fall 2026 the United States.

The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Super Lightweight division, which means the weight limit would be 140 pounds (10 stone or 63.5 kg).

Puello vs Russell stats

Alberto Puello would step into the ring with a record of 25 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 11 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Gary Antuanne Russell would make his way to the ring with a record of 19 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 17 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Russell would have a massive power advantage over Puello, boasting a 89% knockout percentage compared to Puello's 44%.

Alberto Puello is the older man by 2 years, at 32 years old.

Russell has a height advantage of 1 inch over Puello. Despite this, he has a 2-inch reach advantage.

Both Alberto Puello and Gary Antuanne Russell fight out of a southpaw stance.

Puello is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 6 more fights, and made his debut in 2015, 2 years and 2 months earlier than Russell, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 110 more professional rounds, totaling 192 compared to Russell's 82.

Alberto Puello goes into the fight ranked number 1 by the WBC, and 5 by The Ring at super lightweight.

Gary Antuanne Russell is currently ranked number 6 by The Ring in the 140lb division.

Puello vs Russell form

Puello has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In his last fight, he beat Miguel Angel Bolano on July 18, 2026, by technical knockout in the 4th round at Coliseo de Boxeo Carlos Teo Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Prior to that, he had been beaten by Subriel Matias on July 12, 2025, by majority decision in their WBC World Super Lightweight championship fight at Louis Armstrong Stadium, Queens, United States.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Sandor Martin on March 1, 2025, by split decision in their WBC World Super Lightweight championship fight at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.

Before that, he had won against Gary Antuanne Russell on June 15, 2024, by split decision in their WBC Interim World Super Lightweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas.

He had beaten Ector Madera on December 16, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 8 round contest at Armory, Minneapolis.

Russell has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he defeated Andy Hiraoka on February 21, 2026, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Super Lightweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Jose Valenzuela on March 1, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Super Lightweight championship fight at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.

Going into that contest, he had lost to Alberto Puello on June 15, 2024, by split decision in their WBC Interim World Super Lightweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had won against Kent Cruz on August 12, 2023, by knockout in the 1st round at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill.

He had defeated Rances Barthelemy on July 30, 2022, by technical knockout in the 6th round at Barclays Center, New York.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Alberto Puello has been fighting more than Gary Antuanne Russell.

Alberto Puello last fought 13 days ago, while Gary Antuanne Russell's last outing was 5 months and 10 days ago.

Puello's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 9 months and 6 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 6 months and 21 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 48 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.6 rounds on average.

Russell's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 1 month and 23 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 9 months and 30 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 43 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.6 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Puello vs Russell?

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