On January 9, 2016, a 36-year-old Melvin Russell (3-0-1, 2 KOs) and Orion Bolds met in the ring for the 2nd time,.
Russell came in to the fight after a draw in his last fight with a 50% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 12 days.
In the rematch, Melvin Russell stopped Orion Bolds via KO in the 4th round. Russell improves his record to 4-0-1 (3 KOs)
On November 19, 2016, a 37-year-old Melvin Russell (7-0-2, 5 KOs) and Jeramy Karshner met in the ring.
Russell came in to the fight after a draw in his last fight with a 55% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 30 days.
Melvin Russell stopped Jeramy Karshner via TKO in the 2nd round. Russell improves his record to 8-0-2 (6 KOs)
On April 23, 2016, a 37-year-old Melvin Russell (5-0-1, 3 KOs) and John Felty met in the ring.
Russell came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 24 days.
Melvin Russell stopped John Felty via TKO in the 2nd round. Russell improves his record to 6-0-1 (4 KOs)
On November 13, 2015, a 36-year-old Melvin Russell (2-0, 1 KO) and Turner Williams met in the ring.
Russell came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 8 days.
Melvin Russell stopped Turner Williams via TKO in the 2nd round. Russell improves his record to 3-0 (2 KOs)
On December 9, 2017, a 38-year-old Melvin Russell (10-3-2, 6 KOs) and Tahlik Taylor met in the ring.
Russell came in to the fight on a 2-fight losing streak with a 40% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 16 days.
Melvin Russell stopped Tahlik Taylor via TKO in the 4th round. Russell improves his record to 11-3-2 (7 KOs)
On June 4, 2016, a 37-year-old Melvin Russell (6-0-1, 4 KOs) and James Jones met in the ring.
Russell came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 57% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 12 days.
Melvin Russell stopped James Jones via KO in the 4th round. Russell improves his record to 7-0-1 (5 KOs)
On April 29, 2017, a 38-year-old Melvin Russell (9-1-2, 6 KOs) and Damion Reed met in the ring.
Russell came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 14 days.
Melvin Russell defeated Damion Reed via unanimous decision in the 4-round fight. Russell improves his record to 10-1-2
On April 15, 2017, a 38-year-old Melvin Russell (8-1-2, 6 KOs) and Vance Garvey met in the ring.
Russell came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 54% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 9 days.
Melvin Russell defeated Vance Garvey via unanimous decision in the 6-round fight. Russell improves his record to 9-1-2
On January 30, 2016, a 36-year-old Melvin Russell (4-0-1, 3 KOs) and David Adam Mays met in the ring.
Russell came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 60% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 21 days.
Melvin Russell defeated David Adam Mays via unanimous decision in the 4-round fight. Russell improves his record to 5-0-1
On September 5, 2015, a 36-year-old Melvin Russell (1-0, 1 KO) and Lamont Edney met in the ring.
Russell came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 100% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 7 months and 26 days.
Melvin Russell defeated Lamont Edney via unanimous decision in the 4-round fight. Russell improves his record to 2-0