Lamar Russ
Lamar Russ (born January 15, 1987 in Tallahassee, Florida) is an American professional boxer in the Middleweight division.[1] Lamar Russ is a 2011 graduate of Fayetteville State University with a degree in Business Administration.[2]
| Lamar Russ | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Lamar Russ |
| Nickname(s) | The Boxing Que |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (189 cm) |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | January 15, 1987 Tallahassee, Florida |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 20 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 8 |
| Losses | 2 |
| 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.[3]
Professional career
On December 17, 2010 Russ upset former Haitian Olympian Elie Augustama. This bout was held at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois.[4]
Russ suffered his first professional defeat in a bout against Matthew Macklin on December 7, 2013 [5]
Nickname
Russ is also known as "The Boxing Que," which references his membership in Omega Psi Phi fraternity at Fayetteville State University - its members are known as "Ques."[6]
References
- "Boxing Standout Lamar Russ Talks Mayweather, Martinez & NC Boxing". ESNEWS. May 17, 2011.
- "Lamar Russ: The World Will Know Me After I Beat Mackling". BoxingScene. December 2, 2013.
- "Athlete of the Week: Lamar Russ". USA Boxing. April 20, 2009.
- "Professional boxing record for Lamar Russ".
- "Matthew Macklin vs. Lamar Russ: Winner, Report and Analysis". Bleacher Report. December 7, 2013.
- "Russ Is Ready". Mad Boxing.