Derevyanchenko destroys Russell (photos)

WBC #5 middleweight Sergey Derevyanchenko (10-0, 8 KOs) scored a fifth round TKO over formerly unbeaten Kemahl Russell (10-1, 8 KOs) on Tuesday night at the Fitzgerald’s Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi. In round four Derevyanchenko and Russell exchanged punches, with Derevyanchenko coming out ahead. In round five Derevyanchenko hurt Russell, landing punch after punch without stopping. The referee stepped between the two fighters and stopped the fight. Time was 1:06.