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 is an Australian professional boxer. He was born on September 20, 1989, in Moree, New South Wales. Cameron is an Aboriginal boxer who has proudly represented Australia. He competed in major international events. These include the 2010 Commonwealth Games and the 2012 Summer Olympics. He boxed in the middleweight division.
Cameron's Early Life and Sports
Cameron Hammond loved sports from a young age. He started playing rugby league when he was nine. When he was 14, he found boxing. He went with a friend to the Moree PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Clubs). That's where he discovered his talent for boxing.
Cameron was a great all-around athlete. In primary school, he played many sports. These included rugby league, rugby union, and touch football. He also ran in track events like the 100m and 400m. He was a champion in swimming and athletics for his age group. In high school, he continued to excel. He was a cross-country champion. He also won swimming championships. Cameron even played squash and rugby union.
Cameron comes from a family of three boys. He is the middle child. His mother, Vicki, raised him and his brothers. His grandparents, Yvonne and Ronald 'Spoto' Hammond, are his biggest fans. His aunts, uncles, and cousins also support him.
Cameron's Amateur Boxing Career
In 2007, Cameron received a special scholarship. It was from the Australian Institute of Sport. This scholarship was part of a program. It helped talented Indigenous athletes. Getting this scholarship was a big step for Cameron.
He had two main goals in his amateur career. He wanted to represent Australia. He aimed to compete in the Commonwealth Games and the Olympic Games. Cameron worked hard and achieved both of these goals. He is recognized on the Australian Olympic Committee list. This list features Australian Indigenous Olympians.
Cameron's Professional Boxing Career
After competing in the Commonwealth and Olympic Games, Cameron had a new goal. He wanted to become a professional boxer. This means he would box for money. He has had many professional fights. He has a strong record of 18 wins and 2 losses. This makes him one of Australia's top boxers. He competes in the Welterweight division.
In 2016, Cameron fought Kris George. He lost this fight for the Commonwealth welterweight title. After this, he took a break from boxing. He returned to the ring in 2018. He won his comeback fight. He defeated Apichat Koedchatturat by TKO. Cameron is trained by Glenn Rushton. Glenn also trains Jeff Horn, who was Cameron's teammate.
