Cameron Hammond facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cameron James Hammond |
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| Real name | Cameron James Hammond |
| Nickname(s) | Hammer |
| Rated at | Welterweight |
| Height | 179 cm 5' 10½″ |
| Nationality |  Australian |
| Born | 20 September 1989 Moree, New South Wales, Australia |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 20 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 2 |
Cameron Hammond, born on September 20, 1989, in Moree, New South Wales, is an Aboriginal Australian professional boxer. He proudly represented Australia at big sports events. These included the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India and the 2012 Summer Olympics in the middleweight boxing category.
Early Life and Sports
Cameron Hammond was a very active kid who loved sports. From the age of nine, he played rugby league. When he was 14, he found his talent for boxing. This happened when he went with a friend to the Moree PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club).
Cameron was good at many different sports in primary and high school. He competed in rugby, touch football, running races, cross country, and swimming. He often won championships for his age group in these sports. He also played squash and rugby union. Cameron comes from a family of three boys and is the middle child. His mother, Vicki, raised him and his brothers, Wayne and Trent. His grandparents, Yvonne and Ronald 'Spoto' Hammond, along with his aunts, uncles, and cousins, have always been his biggest fans.
Amateur Boxing Career
In 2007, Cameron received a special grant to join the Australian Institute of Sport. This was part of a program to help talented Indigenous athletes. Getting this scholarship was a big step for him.
Cameron had two main goals: to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games and the Olympic Games. He worked hard and achieved both of these dreams! He is even listed as one of Australia's Indigenous Olympians by the Australian Olympic Committee.
Professional Boxing Career
After competing in the Commonwealth and Olympic Games, Cameron decided to become a professional boxer. He has had many professional fights and has a great record, winning 18 out of 20 matches. He is considered one of Australia's best up-and-coming boxers in the welterweight category.
In 2016, Cameron lost a fight for the Commonwealth welterweight title to Kris George. After this, he took a break from boxing for about a year and a half. He returned to the ring in 2018 and won his comeback fight with a Technical Knockout (TKO) against Apichat Koedchatturat. Cameron is trained by Glenn Rushton, who also trains fellow Olympian and teammate Jeff Horn.
