Lamon Brewster facts for kids
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Brewster in 2011
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| Real name | Lamon Tajuan Brewster | |||||||||||||
| Nickname(s) | Relentless | |||||||||||||
| Rated at | Heavyweight | |||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in | |||||||||||||
| Reach | 77 in | |||||||||||||
| Born | June 5, 1973 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
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| Stance | Orthodox | |||||||||||||
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| Total fights | 41 | |||||||||||||
| Wins | 35 | |||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 30 | |||||||||||||
| Losses | 6 | |||||||||||||
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Lamon Tajuan Brewster (born June 5, 1973) is a former American professional boxer. He competed in boxing from 1996 to 2010. Lamon Brewster was a heavyweight champion. He held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) heavyweight title from 2004 to 2006.
He is famous for his surprising knockout win against Wladimir Klitschko. This victory helped him win the WBO title. In 2004, he was ranked among the top heavyweights in the world. After retiring from boxing in 2011, Brewster started his own business. He now runs a consulting company.
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Early Boxing Days
Before becoming a professional, Lamon Brewster was a successful amateur boxer. In 1995, he won the U.S. national amateur championship. He also earned a silver medal at the 1995 Pan American Games. Both of these achievements were in the heavyweight division.
Amateur Highlights
- In 1995, he took second place at the Pan American Games in Mar del Plata, Argentina.
- He beat Moises Rolon from Puerto Rico by points.
- He lost to the famous Cuban boxer Félix Savón.
- Brewster tried to join the 1996 Atlanta Olympics team. However, he lost in the trials to Nate Jones and DaVarryl Williamson.
Becoming a Professional Boxer
Lamon Brewster started his professional boxing career in 1996. For his first three years, he was undefeated. His first losses came in 2000, when he lost decisions to Clifford Etienne and Charles Shufford.
Winning the WBO Heavyweight Title
On April 10, 2004, Brewster fought Wladimir Klitschko for the vacant World Boxing Organization championship. The title became available after Corrie Sanders gave it up.
In the early rounds, Klitschko seemed to be in control. He even knocked Brewster down in the fourth round. But in the fifth round, Brewster landed a powerful left hook. This punch hurt Klitschko badly. Brewster then landed more punches, and Klitschko went down right as the round ended. The referee stopped the fight, giving Brewster a technical knockout (TKO) victory.
For many years, Lamon Brewster was the last boxer to knock out Klitschko. This changed when Anthony Joshua won by TKO against Klitschko in 2017.
Defending the Title
Brewster successfully defended his WBO title twice.
- On May 21, 2005, he defeated Andrew Golota by TKO in the first round.
- On September 28, 2005, he beat Luan Krasniqi by TKO in the ninth round.
Losing the Title and Rematch
On April 1, 2006, Brewster lost his WBO title to Siarhei Liakhovich from Belarus. Brewster said he couldn't see with his left eye after the first round. It was later found that he had a serious eye injury called a detached retina. He needed surgery for this injury.
Lamon Brewster had a rematch with Wladimir Klitschko on July 7, 2007. The fight took place in Köln (Cologne), Germany. Brewster's trainer stopped the fight after the sixth round, meaning Brewster lost. This fight was for the IBF and IBO heavyweight titles.
Later Career and Retirement
After his second fight with Klitschko, Brewster had a few more matches. He lost to Gbenga Oloukun in 2009. The next year, he was stopped by a rising boxer named Robert Helenius.
Lamon Brewster officially announced his retirement from professional boxing on January 9, 2011. He said his eye injury from the fight with Helenius was the main reason. He had several surgeries to try and fix his vision.
Life Outside the Ring
Lamon Brewster has a family. He married his current wife, Juana, in October 2000. They have two daughters and a son together. He also has an older daughter from a previous relationship.
Brewster is also the cousin of another famous heavyweight boxing champion, Chris Byrd. Throughout his career, Lamon Brewster has appeared on television and in public service announcements.
Starting a Business
In July 2011, Lamon Brewster started his own company called "Fighting Connection Consulting." Through this business, he shares his knowledge with other professional fighters. He advises them on training, mental strength, nutrition, and how to build a strong team.
Boxing Record Summary
| 41 fights | 35 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 30 | 2 |
| By decision | 5 | 4 |
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Brewster in 2011
See also
In Spanish: Lamon Brewster para niños
- List of world heavyweight boxing champions
- List of WBO world champions
