Throughout his childhood and teenage years, Russell was always getting in trouble for his aggression and anger issues. As a young adult, he decided to pursue a career as a professional boxer and became a heavyweight champion. Russell is exhibiting the defense mechanism of:

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Sublimation is a defense mechanism where negative or socially unacceptable impulses are transformed into positive actions or behaviors. In Russell's case, he channels his aggression and anger, which could be harmful in other contexts, into a socially acceptable and even celebrated form through professional boxing. This allows him to express these feelings in a constructive way rather than letting them manifest in negative behaviors.

Throughout His Childhood and Teenage Years, Russell Was Always Getting