Lamar Russ
Lamar Russ (born January 15, 1987) is an American professional boxer.[1]
| Lamar Russ | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | The Boxing Que |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | January 15, 1987 Tallahassee, Florida |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 22 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 1 |
Amateur career
Lamar is a six time North Carolina State champion and was ranked fifth in the nation during his amateur career.[2]
Professional career
On December 17, 2010 Russ upset former Haitian Olympian Elie Augustama. This bout was held at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago.
Russ suffered his first professional defeat in a bout against Matthew Macklin on December 7, 2013 [3]
Russ suffered his fourth loss in a bout against Aidan Werner on January 2, due to a doctor stoppage.
Professional boxing record
| 22 fights | 18 wins | 3 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 9 | 1 |
| By decision | 9 | 2 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 18-3 (1) |  Ricardo Vasquez Becerril |
KO | 7 (8) 2:59 | 26 Mar 2022 | SouthPaw Arena, Rock Hill |
|
| Loss | 17-3 (1) | Apollo Thompson |
RTD | 2 (5) 3:00 | 25 Apr 2018 | LADC Studios, Los Angeles |
|
| Win | 17-2 (1) |  Juan De Angel |
SD | 8 | 29 Apr 2017 | Center Stage@NoDa, Charlotte |
|
| Win | 16-2 (1) | Antwun Echols |
KO | 1 (8) 0:18 | 30 Apr 2016 | Crown Coliseum, Fayeteville |
|
| Win | 15-2 (1) | Jonathan Reid |
UD | 6 | 6 Dec 2014 | Coliseum Complex Events Center, Greensboro |
|
| Loss | 14-2 (1) | Derrick Findley |
UD | 8 | 13 Aug 2014 | BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York |
|
| NC | 14-1 (1) | Tony Hirsch |
NC | 1 (8) 3:00 | 21 Mar 2014 | Aviator Sports Complex, Brooklyn |
The bout was stopped when Hirsch received a cut over his right eye from an accidental head butt |
| Loss | 14-1 |  Matthew Macklin |
UD | 10 | 7 Dec 2013 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City |
|
| Win | 14-0 | Latif Mundy |
UD | 8 | 16 Sep 2013 | Resorts World Casino, Queens |
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| Win | 13-0 | Russell Jordan |
UD | 8 | 15 May 2013 | BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York |
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| Win | 12-0 |  Jose Medina |
UD | 8 | 23 Jan 2013 | BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York |
|
| Win | 11-0 | Jose Cepeda |
TKO | 1 (8) 1:45 | 12 Dec 2012 | Ameristar Casino, Saint Charles |
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| Win | 10-0 | Jose Alonzo |
KO | 4 (6) 1:08 | 14 Apr 2012 | Cicero Stadium, Cicero | |
| Win | 9-0 | Roberto Yong |
UD | 6 | 3 Feb 2012 | Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas |
|
| Win | 8-0 | Marcus Upshaw |
UD | 6 | 9 Jul 2011 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood |
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| Win | 7-0 |  Elie Augustama |
MD | 6 | 17 Dec 2010 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago |
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| Win | 6-0 | Brad Austin |
UD | 6 | 3 Dec 2010 | World Congress Center, Atlanta |
|
| Win | 5-0 |  Robert Kamya |
TKO | 3 (4) 2:35 | 13 Nov 2010 | Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro |
|
| Win | 4-0 | Nain Yates |
TKO | 3 (4) 2:04 | 23 Jul 2010 | Civic Center, Corbin |
|
| Win | 3-0 | Brandon Wyatt |
TKO | 3 (4) 1:52 | 19 Jun 2010 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma |
|
| Win | 2-0 | Shawn Actie |
TKO | 3 (4) 0:58 | 16 Jan 2010 | City Auditorium, Macon |
|
| Win | 1-0 | Frank Armstrong |
KO | 3 (4) 0:39 | 10 Oct 2009 | Coliseum Complex Events Center, Greensboro |
Personal life
Russ graduated from Fayetteville State University with a degree in Business Administration in 2011.[5] His nickname, "The Boxing Que," references his membership in the Omega Psi Phi fraternity as its members are known as "Ques."[6]
References
- "Boxing Standout Lamar Russ Talks Mayweather, Martinez & NC Boxing". ESNEWS. May 17, 2011.
- "Athlete of the Week: Lamar Russ". USA Boxing. April 20, 2009. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014.
- "Matthew Macklin vs. Lamar Russ: Winner, Report and Analysis". Bleacher Report. December 7, 2013.
- "Professional boxing record for Lamar Russ".
- "Lamar Russ: The World Will Know Me After I Beat Mackling". BoxingScene. December 2, 2013.
- "Russ Is Ready". Mad Boxing.
External links
- Boxing record for Lamar Russ from BoxRec (registration required)
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