PHOTO: Sean McDonoughI just got off the phone with Gary Russell Sr., the father and trainer of undefeated featherweight Gary Russell Jr. of Capitol Heights, Md. (16-0, 10 KOs). The 2008 Olympian's next opponent will most likely be former Commonwealth featherweight titlist Paul Truscott of Middlesbrough, U.K. (17-2, 2 KOs).
The fight will reportedly take place on the undercard of Amir Khan's WBA light middleweight title defense against Zab Judah at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on July 23.
The 5'9'' Truscott will present a new test for Russell with his height and solid jab. Albeit against subpar competition, the Brit has reeled off four straight victories after incurring his second loss to John Simpson in 2009, who remains the only man to defeat him as a pro.
Russell is coming off of an impressive fourth-round knockout of Antonio Meza in Hidalgo, Tex., on June 17.
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