Lamar Russ (born January 15, 1987) is an American professional boxer.[1]
Lamar Russ | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 15, 1987 Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | The Boxing Que |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 22 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 1 |
Amateur career edit
Lamar is a six time North Carolina State champion and was ranked fifth in the nation during his amateur career.[2]
Professional career edit
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 edit
| 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, South Carolina, U.S. | |
| Loss | 17-3 (1) | Apollo Thompson | RTD | 2 (5) 3:00 | 25 Apr 2018 | LADC Studios, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| Win | 17-2 (1) | Juan De Angel | SD | 8 | 29 Apr 2017 | Center Stage@NoDa, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. | |
| Win | 16-2 (1) | Antwun Echols | KO | 1 (8) 0:18 | 30 Apr 2016 | Crown Coliseum, Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S. | |
| Win | 15-2 (1) | Jonathan Reid | UD | 6 | 6 Dec 2014 | Coliseum Complex Events Center, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. | |
| Loss | 14-2 (1) | Derrick Findley | UD | 8 | 13 Aug 2014 | BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| NC | 14-1 (1) | Tony Hirsch | NC | 1 (8) 3:00 | 21 Mar 2014 | Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S. | 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, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| Win | 14-0 | Latif Mundy | UD | 8 | 16 Sep 2013 | Resorts World Casino, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| Win | 13-0 | Russell Jordan | UD | 8 | 15 May 2013 | BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| Win | 12-0 | José Medina | UD | 8 | 23 Jan 2013 | BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| Win | 11-0 | Jose Cepeda | TKO | 1 (8) 1:45 | 12 Dec 2012 | Ameristar Casino, Saint Charles, Missouri, U.S. | |
| Win | 10-0 | Jose Alonzo | KO | 4 (6) 1:08 | 14 Apr 2012 | Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S. | |
| Win | 9-0 | Roberto Yong | UD | 6 | 3 Feb 2012 | Texas Station Casino, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| Win | 8-0 | Marcus Upshaw | UD | 6 | 9 Jul 2011 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. | |
| Win | 7-0 | Elie Augustama | MD | 6 | 17 Dec 2010 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| Win | 6-0 | Brad Austin | UD | 6 | 3 Dec 2010 | World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
| Win | 5-0 | Robert Kamya | TKO | 3 (4) 2:35 | 13 Nov 2010 | Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. | |
| Win | 4-0 | Nain Yates | TKO | 3 (4) 2:04 | 23 Jul 2010 | Civic Center, Corbin, Kentucky, U.S. | |
| Win | 3-0 | Brandon Wyatt | TKO | 3 (4) 1:52 | 19 Jun 2010 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| Win | 2-0 | Shawn Actie | TKO | 3 (4) 0:58 | 16 Jan 2010 | City Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S. | |
| Win | 1-0 | Frank Armstrong | KO | 3 (4) 0:39 | 10 Oct 2009 | Coliseum Complex Events Center, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
Personal life edit
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 edit
- ^ "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 edit
- Boxing record for Lamar Russ from BoxRec (registration required)