Calvin Lampkin

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Name: Calvin Lampkin
Alias: Cowboy
Hometown: Grand Prairie, Texas, USA
Birthplace: Fairfield, Texas, USA
Died: 2001-10-21 (Age:32)
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 188cm
Reach: 199cm
Pro Boxer: Record

  • Lampkin died 10/21/2001 of complications due to lung cancer. He was 32 years old. The New York State Athletic Commission diagnosed Lampkin with hepatitis during a medical exam in April 2000 before a scheduled fight with Alex Zolkin. Lampkin was suspended and never fought again. Manager Chris Middendorf said, "Lampkin was tough as nails. He was a natural talent, he had great movement, a great jab. Calvin had a great run. He could have gone far with more dedication."
  • Former Army Ranger