Lamar Russ (born January 15, 1987) is an American professional boxer.[1]
| Lamar Russ | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | The Boxing Que |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | (1987-01-15) January 15, 1987 (age 35) Tallahassee, Florida |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 22 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 1 |
Lamar is a six time North Carolina State champion and was ranked fifth in the nation during his amateur career.[2]
On December 17, 2010 Russ upset former Haitian Olympian Elie Augustama. This bout was held at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago.[3]
Russ suffered his first professional defeat in a bout against Matthew Macklin on December 7, 2013 [4]
Russ suffered his fourth loss in a bout against Aidan Werner on January 2, due to a doctor stoppage.
Russ graduated from Fayetteville State University with a degree in Business Administration in 2011.[5] His nickname, "The Boxing Que," references his membership in the Omega Psi Phi fraternity as its members are known as "Ques."[6]