Russell joins Olympic bronze medalists and professional world champions Evander Holyfield and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. in boxing out of the Challenger’s bracket to earn a berth on the Olympic team

My goal is to win a gold medal in the Olympics and to graduate from college and get my degree.

Winning a silver medal at the Cadet World Championships and a gold medal at the Junior Olympic International Invitational

My dad was a professional boxer and you know what they say, like father like son

Greatest strength in the ring: Speed and power

What are your goals in and out of the ring: To be the best person I can be

Career highlight: Winning the National Golden Gloves two times in a row

Goals in and out of the ring: To be a champion so kids can look up to me

Career Highlight: The 2005 U.S. Championships, Silver Gloves, Dual Meets and Junior Olympic International Invitational

Love most about boxing: The head-to-head bouts at the top level

National Senior Titles: Two-time Alabama Golden Gloves Champion, 2007 Southern Golden Gloves Champion, 2007 National Golden Gloves Champion, 2007 Southeastern District Champion