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Lamar Russ

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Lamar Russ
Born (1987-01-15) January 15, 1987 (age 37)
Other namesThe Boxing Que
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Reach75 in (191 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights22
Wins18
Wins by KO9
Losses3
Draws0
No contests1

Lamar Russ (born January 15, 1987) is an American professional boxer.

Amateur career

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Lamar is a six time North Carolina State champion and was ranked fifth in the nation during his amateur career.[1]

Professional career

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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 [2]

Russ suffered his fourth loss in a bout against Aidan Werner on January 2, due to a doctor stoppage.

Professional boxing record

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22 fights 18 wins 3 losses
By knockout 9 1
By decision 9 2
No contests 1

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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

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Russ graduated from Fayetteville State University with a degree in Business Administration in 2011.[4] His nickname, "The Boxing Que," references his membership in the Omega Psi Phi fraternity as its members are known as "Ques."[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Athlete of the Week: Lamar Russ". USA Boxing. April 20, 2009. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014.
  2. ^ "Matthew Macklin vs. Lamar Russ: Winner, Report and Analysis". Bleacher Report. December 7, 2013.
  3. ^ "Professional boxing record for Lamar Russ".
  4. ^ "Lamar Russ: The World Will Know Me After I Beat Mackling". BoxingScene. December 2, 2013.
  5. ^ "Russ Is Ready". Mad Boxing.
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