Lamar Russ
Born (1987-01-15) January 15, 1987
NationalityAmerican
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.[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

[4]

Result Record Opponent Type Round, Time Date Location Notes
Win 18-3 (1) United States Ricardo Vasquez Becerril KO 7 (8) 2:59 26 Mar 2022 United States SouthPaw Arena, Rock Hill
Loss 17-3 (1) United States Apollo Thompson RTD 2 (5) 3:00 25 Apr 2018 United States LADC Studios, Los Angeles
Win 17-2 (1) Colombia Juan De Angel SD 8 29 Apr 2017 United States Center Stage@NoDa, Charlotte
Win 16-2 (1) United States Antwun Echols KO 1 (8) 0:18 30 Apr 2016 United States Crown Coliseum, Fayeteville
Win 15-2 (1) United States Jonathan Reid UD 6 6 Dec 2014 United States Coliseum Complex Events Center, Greensboro
Loss 14-2 (1) United States Derrick Findley UD 8 13 Aug 2014 United States BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York
NC 14-1 (1) United States Tony Hirsch NC 1 (8) 3:00 21 Mar 2014 United States 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 United Kingdom Matthew Macklin UD 10 7 Dec 2013 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City
Win 14-0 United States Latif Mundy UD 8 16 Sep 2013 United States Resorts World Casino, Queens
Win 13-0 United States Russell Jordan UD 8 15 May 2013 United States BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York
Win 12-0 Mexico Jose Medina UD 8 23 Jan 2013 United States BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York
Win 11-0 United States Jose Cepeda TKO 1 (8) 1:45 12 Dec 2012 United States Ameristar Casino, Saint Charles
Win 10-0 United States Jose Alonzo KO 4 (6) 1:08 14 Apr 2012 United States Cicero Stadium, Cicero
Win 9-0 United States Roberto Yong UD 6 3 Feb 2012 United States Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas
Win 8-0 United States Marcus Upshaw UD 6 9 Jul 2011 United States Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood
Win 7-0 Haiti Elie Augustama MD 6 17 Dec 2010 United States UIC Pavilion, Chicago
Win 6-0 United States Brad Austin UD 6 3 Dec 2010 United States World Congress Center, Atlanta
Win 5-0 Uganda Robert Kamya TKO 3 (4) 2:35 13 Nov 2010 United States Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro
Win 4-0 United States Nain Yates TKO 3 (4) 2:04 23 Jul 2010 United States Civic Center, Corbin
Win 3-0 United States Brandon Wyatt TKO 3 (4) 1:52 19 Jun 2010 United States Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma
Win 2-0 United States Shawn Actie TKO 3 (4) 0:58 16 Jan 2010 United States City Auditorium, Macon
Win 1-0 United States Frank Armstrong KO 3 (4) 0:39 10 Oct 2009 United States 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

  1. "Boxing Standout Lamar Russ Talks Mayweather, Martinez & NC Boxing". ESNEWS. May 17, 2011.
  2. "Athlete of the Week: Lamar Russ". USA Boxing. April 20, 2009. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014.
  3. "Matthew Macklin vs. Lamar Russ: Winner, Report and Analysis". Bleacher Report. December 7, 2013.
  4. "Professional boxing record for Lamar Russ".
  5. "Lamar Russ: The World Will Know Me After I Beat Mackling". BoxingScene. December 2, 2013.
  6. "Russ Is Ready". Mad Boxing.
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