But Gary Antuanne, whom Gary Sr. said was valedictorian at Croom High School in Prince George’s County, diverted when necessary. His son, Gary Antuanne Russell, was making his Olympic debut. From Row 2 of Section 207 inside Riocentro Pavilion 6, Gary Russell Sr. leaned on the railing and shouted toward the ring. But until Gary Antuanne stepped through the ropes Wednesday, no Russell had ever actually boxed at the Games. “Get through this first fight,” Russell Sr. said later, describing his last-minute message from the crowd.

Source: Washington Post August 11, 2016 03:00 UTC