Showtime Championship Boxing Weigh-in Results: Russell Jr., Hyland Make Weight

Showtime Championship Boxing returns to Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, Conn., Saturday night with a doubleheader of fistic action. Headlining the event will be reigning WBC featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr. defending his crown against Patrick Hyland.

Both main event combatants made weight at Friday’s weigh-in, clearing the path for the two 126-pounders to go toe-to-toe in a pivotal matchup. Hyland (31-1, 15 KOs) was the first to step onto the scale and the Irishman was right on the money; he weighed 126 pounds. Russell Jr. (26-1, 15 KOs) was also on target as he clocked in identically at 126

The co-featured duel is the IBF junior lightweight affair between reigning champ Jose Pedraza (21-0, 12 KOs) and Stephen Smith (23-1, 13 KOs). Both pugilists came in officially at 129 pounds.

The Showtime telecast goes live at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT)

Showtime Championship Boxing Weigh-ins:

Gary Russell Jr. (126) vs. Patrick Hyland (126)
Jose Pedraza (129) vs. Stephen Smith (129)