Ray Lampkin
Raymond J. Lampkin Jr. (November 18, 1947 – June 2, 2026) was an American professional boxer who lost a 1975 World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight title fight to Roberto Durán in Panama.[1] Lampkin lasted fourteen rounds against the hard-hitting Duran.
Lampkin was born in Ward County, Texas, on November 18, 1947, and grew up in Portland, Oregon.[2]
He won the North American Boxing Federation lightweight title fight but later lost it against Esteban de Jesús at the Felt Forum in New York City.[3] He finished his career with a total of 35 wins (16 by knock out), six losses (two by knock out), and one draw.[4] Lampkin was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame.[5]
Lampkin died on June 2, 2026 in Portland, Oregon at the age of 78.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ Preston, Patick (10 January 2013). "Boxing legend suffers heart attack, saved by quick-acting brothers". KATU.com. KATU NEWS. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
- ^ Polis, John (13 November 1974). "Lampkin striving to become lightweight champ". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. p. 91.
- ^ "Another Test For Boxing On The Tube". SI.com. Sports Illustrated. 23 July 1973. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
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- ^ "Ray Lampkin, Jr. - Boxing". oregonsportshall.org. Oregon Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Archived from the original on 12 January 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
- ^ "Former Lightweight Title Challenger Ray Lampkin Passes". Fight News. 3 June 2026. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ^ Ray Lampkin Jr.