Lamar Russ facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lamar Russ |
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| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | The Boxing Que |
| Rated at | Middleweight |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Reach | 75 in |
| Born | January 15, 1987 Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 22 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 1 |
Lamar Russ (born January 15, 1987) is an American professional boxer. He is known for his boxing skills and his nickname, "The Boxing Que." Lamar competes in the Middleweight division. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall.
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Lamar's Early Boxing Days
Before becoming a professional, Lamar Russ was a very successful amateur boxer. He won the North Carolina State championship six times! He was also ranked among the top five amateur boxers in the entire country.
Lamar's Professional Boxing Career
Lamar Russ started his professional boxing journey with many wins. On December 17, 2010, he had an exciting fight in Chicago. He defeated Elie Augustama, who was an Olympian from Haiti. This was a big win for Lamar early in his career.
Lamar faced his first professional loss on December 7, 2013. This fight was against Matthew Macklin. It was a tough match held in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Professional Boxing Record Summary
| 22 fights | 18 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 1 |
| By decision | 9 | 2 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Lamar Russ has had many professional fights. His record shows his total wins, losses, and draws. He has won 18 fights, with 9 of those wins coming by knockout (KO). He has had 3 losses and 1 fight that ended in a "no contest."
Lamar's Life Outside the Ring
Lamar Russ is not just a boxer; he is also a college graduate! In 2011, he earned a degree in Business Administration. He studied at Fayetteville State University.
His boxing nickname, "The Boxing Que," has a special meaning. It comes from his membership in the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Members of this fraternity are often called "Ques."
