Lamar Russ


Lamar Russ is an American professional boxer.

Amateur career

Lamar is a six time North Carolina State champion and was ranked fifth in the nation during his amateur career.

Professional career

On December 17, 2010 Russ upset former Haitian Olympian Elie Augustama. This bout was held at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago.
Russ suffered his first professional defeat in a bout against Matthew Macklin on December 7, 2013
Russ suffered his fourth loss in a bout against Aidan Werner on January 2, due to a doctor stoppage.

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
Win18-3 Ricardo Vasquez BecerrilKO7 2:5926 Mar 2022SouthPaw Arena, Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S.
Loss17-3 Apollo ThompsonRTD2 3:0025 Apr 2018LADC Studios, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Win17-2 Juan De AngelSD829 Apr 2017Center Stage@NoDa, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Win16-2 Antwun EcholsKO1 0:1830 Apr 2016Crown Coliseum, Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
Win15-2 Jonathan ReidUD66 Dec 2014Coliseum Complex Events Center, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Loss14-2 Derrick FindleyUD813 Aug 2014BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
14-1 Tony HirschNC1 3:0021 Mar 2014Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.The bout was stopped when Hirsch received a cut over his right eye from an accidental head butt
Loss14-1Matthew MacklinUD107 Dec 2013Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win14-0Latif MundyUD816 Sep 2013Resorts World Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win13-0Russell JordanUD815 May 2013BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win12-0José MedinaUD823 Jan 2013BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win11-0Jose CepedaTKO1 1:4512 Dec 2012Ameristar Casino, Saint Charles, Missouri, U.S.
Win10-0Jose AlonzoKO4 1:0814 Apr 2012Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.-
Win9-0Roberto YongUD63 Feb 2012Texas Station Casino, North [Las Vegas, Nevada], U.S.
Win8-0Marcus UpshawUD69 Jul 2011Seminole [Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood|Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino], Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
Win7-0Elie AugustamaMD617 Dec 2010UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Win6-0Brad AustinUD63 Dec 2010World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Win5-0Robert KamyaTKO3 2:3513 Nov 2010Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Win4-0Nain YatesTKO3 2:0423 Jul 2010Civic Center, Corbin, Kentucky, U.S.
Win3-0Brandon WyattTKO3 1:5219 Jun 2010Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Win2-0Shawn ActieTKO3 0:5816 Jan 2010City Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Win1-0Frank ArmstrongKO3 0:3910 Oct 2009Coliseum Complex Events Center, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.

Personal life

Russ graduated from Fayetteville State University with a degree in Business Administration in 2011. His nickname, "The Boxing Que," references his membership in the Omega Psi Phi fraternity as its members are known as "Ques."