Richie Lamontagne, known as "The Mountain", born in Everett, Massachusetts, December 20, 1969, is a professional American boxer. Lamontagne's record is 29-7-1 with 24 knockouts. He is also an actor and model. He was U.S.B.F. Cruiserweight Champion, a title won in 1995 with a 9th-round knock out against Fred Adams of Clearwater, Florida. He defended his title six times, all by knockouts, then received a 12-round split decision loss to Kenny Keene in his home town of Boise, Idaho in 1998. In May 1998, after his loss in Biloxi, Mississippi, to the 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist, Vasily Jirov of Russia, his recognition in the world of boxing and his marketability increased. He appeared on television programs: E.T., Inside Edition, Hard Copy, and Extra. He also appeared in a number of feature films including: A Civil Action, Urban Relics, Moon over Miami, and appeared alongside Robert De Niro as Carmine in the 1999 film Flawless. He was featured in (G.Q.)Gentlemen's Quarterly Magazine with an 8-page spread in July 1998.[1] Lamontagne has also done ad campaigns for Versace, Calvin Klien,[2] Joe Boxer and Everlast, and appeared in advertisements for Reebok, Naturalizer Shoes, and Naked Fish. Lamontagne was a spokesman for MacPherson Men, an underwear/lingerie maker, for one year.

Richie Lamontagne
Richie Lamontagne & John Quinlan
Born
Richard Lamontagne

(1969-12-20) December 20, 1969 (age 54)
Other names"The Mountain"
Statistics
Weight(s)Cruiserweight
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins29
Wins by KO24
Losses7
Draws1
No contests0

Professional boxing record

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29 Wins (24 knockouts, 5 decisions, 0 disqualifications), 7 Losses, 1 Draw, 0 No Contests[3]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 29-7-1   Enzo Maccarinelli TKO 4 (12), 1:04 2005-01-21   Bridgend, Wales, UK World Boxing Union Cruiserweight Title
Win 29-6-1   Allen Smith TKO 1 (10) 2004-10-08   Creston, IA
Loss 28-6-1   Chris Thomas TKO 2 (10), 2:30 2003-02-22   Elk Grove Village, IL
Loss 28-5-1   Dale Brown Decision (unanimous) 10 2003-08-01   Hampton Beach, NH
Win 28-4-1   Ernest M-16 Mateen TKO 6 (10) 2003-05-02   Mashantucket, CT Corner retirement.
Win 27-4-1   Michael Bennett KO 11 (12) 2002-08-02   Mashantucket, CT Vacant IBA America's Super Cruiserweight Title
Win 26-4-1   Art Jimmerson TKO 1 (10) 2002-06-28   Boston, MA Vacant EBA Cruiserweight Title
Win 25-4-1   Wilfredo Muniz TKO 2 (10), 1:05 2002-03-22   Boston, MA
Win 24-4-1   Dan Sheehan Decision (unanimous) 6 2002-01-25   Boston, MA
Win 23-4-1   James Sealey KO 1 2001-11-10   Savannah, GA
Loss 22-4-1   Gary Wilcox Decision (points) 8 2000-07-14   Hampton Beach, NH
Win 22-3-1   Brian Hollins TKO 6 (6) 2000-04-01   Boston, MA
Win 21-3-1   Pascal David TKO 5 1999-09-30   Cranston, RI
Win 20-3-1   Calvin Smith TKO 3 (8) 1999-02-26   Mashantucket, CT
Loss 19-3-1   Sajad Abdul Aziz Decision (unanimous) 8 1998-09-25   Mashantucket, CT
Loss 19-2-1   Vassiliy Jirov Decision (unanimous) 12 1998-05-05   Biloxi, MS Vacant WBC International Cruiserweight Title
Loss 19-1   Kenny Keene Decision (unanimous) 12 1998-01-16   Boise, ID IBA Continental Cruiserweight Title
Win 19-0   Art Bayliss Decision (points) 8 1997-12-05   Boston, MA
Win 18-0   Doug Davis TKO 6 1997-08-08   Boston, MA
Win 17-0   Andre Sherrod KO 1 1997-06-28   Boston, MA
Win 16-0   Domingo Monroe TKO 8 (10) 1996-06-06   Boston, MA
Win 15-0   Jose Hiram Torres TKO 5 1995-11-25   Stoughton, MA
Win 14-0   Fred Adams KO 9 (12) 1995-08-24   Somerville, MA USBF Cruiserweight Title
Win 13-0   Jose Hiram Torres TKO 1 1995-06-27   Boston, MA
Win 12-0   Tony Habibzai KO 1 (6) 1995-04-22   Boston, MA
Win 11-0   Mike Soto KO 1 1995-03-14   Boston, MA
Win 10-0   Ted Fencher KO 1 1995-01-28   Boston, MA
Win 9-0   Willie Kemp TKO 5 1994-12-14   Boston, MA
Win 8-0   Willie Kemp Decision (points) 6 1994-09-17   Revere, MA
Draw 7-0   Ron Preston Decision (points) 6 1994-08-11   Malden, MA
Win 6-0   Danny Chapman KO 1 1994-06-21   Boston, MA
Win 5-0   Ed Kelly TKO 1 1994-03-15   Boston, MA
Win 4-0   Jason Nicholson Decision (points) 4 1994-01-23   Boston, MA
Win 3-0   Gary McIntyre Decision (unanimous) 4 1993-12-03   Salem, NH
Win 2-0   Wayne Foster KO 1 1993-11-06   Revere, MA
Win 1-0   Muhammad Askai KO 1 (4) 1993-10-13   Boston, MA
Win 0-0   Wilbert Miranda KO 1 1993-09-10   Revere, MA

Boxing championships and accomplishments

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Titles

  • USBF Cruiserweight Title 1995
  • EBA Cruiserweight Title 2002
  • IBA America's Super Cruiserweight Title 2002

References

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  1. ^ "GQ July 1998". backissues.com. Backissues LLC. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  2. ^ "Lamontagne? It's No Act". Hartford Courant. Hartfort Courant. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  3. ^ "Rich Lamontagne's career boxing record". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 2010-01-18.
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