WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. and unbeaten top challenger Mark Magsayo went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they meet in the SHOWTIME main event this Saturday, January 22 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J. (photos by Amanda Westcott)

Matias Ananyan

 

The press conference also featured super lightweight contenders Subriel Matias and Petros Ananyan, who meet for a rematch in the 12-round co-main event, plus hard-hitting featherweight contender Tugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayar and once-beaten contender Sakaria Lukas, who square off in the 10-round telecast opener at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Matias Ananyan

 

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com.

Matias Ananyan

Nyambayar Lukas

Nyambayar Lukas

Nyambayar Lukas

Nyambayar Lukas

Subriel Matias

Tugstsogt Nyambayar

Petros Ananyan

Sakaria Lukas

Tugstsogt Nyambayar

Subriel Matias