Victor Santillan - Gary Antonio Russell: betting tip (cf 1.65) and bets on the fight

Current form

Victor Santillan last fought in February. Then he stopped Noel Reyes Cepeda in the third round and won the interim WBA belt. The 31-year-old lefty has 16 wins and two losses, with seven wins ahead of schedule. He started his professional career in 2018 and has already played 108 rounds.  Santillan suffered his first defeat from Sho Ishida in June 2023, losing by split decision after 12 rounds. In 2025, the Dominican went to Japan again, where he lost to Tenshin Nasukawa by unanimous decision in a ten-round bout.

Santillan is not considered a knockout: 43% of his victories ended ahead of schedule. At the same time, he stopped two of the last five opponents, with both knockouts occurring in the last two fights. In the previous five meetings, he has three wins and two losses. The boxer's height is just over 165 cm, and his arm span is 166 cm. 

Current form

Gary Antonio Russell last entered the ring a year ago. In an eight-round bout, he confidently defeated Derwin Rodriguez by unanimous decision. The 33-year-old American has 21 wins and one loss, with 13 wins by knockout. At the professional level, the boxer from Washington spent 102 rounds. Russell is a natural right—hander who boxes in a left-handed stance.

Gary Antonio's amateur career included winning the National Golden Gloves Tournament in 2013 and reaching the finals in 2010 and 2014. Russell's height is 170 cm, and his arm span is also 170 cm. Thus, in terms of arm length, he surpasses Santillana by about four cm. At the same time, the American is noticeably more dangerous in terms of knockout power.: 62% of his victories ended ahead of schedule. However, in the last seven fights he stopped only one opponent. Russell suffered his only defeat from Emmanuel Rodriguez in 2022. Their rematch ended with a technical decision after an accidental head clash. Among the most notable victories of the American are fights with Juan Carlos Payano, Jesus Martinez and Jose Cardenas.