Capitol Heights, MD Jr. Welterweight Antuanne Russell Stops Jovanie Santiago in Six!

Russell, the undefeated prospect had no problems with Puerto Rico’s Jovanie Santiago, forcing a stoppage after six rounds in their junior welterweight contest Saturday evening at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. 

Russell dropped Santiago in round four with a perfectly placed right hook. Santiago managed to beat the count of referee Sharon Sands but spend the rest of the round on the trying to avoid the pressure of Russell's hard shots to the body and jabs to the head. 

Russell stalked his opponent as he landed more body and head shots that had Santiago in trouble midway through round six. As the round ended Santiago made his way to the stool but his corner saw enough so they stopped the contest. 

Russell improves his record to a perfect 14-0, (14 KO's) while Santiago suffered his second straight defeat falls to 14-2-1 (10KOs).