Ray Lampkin

Ray Lampkin, 78, died on June 3, 2026. Ray Lampkin was known publicly as an American boxer. June 3, 2026) was an American professional boxer who lost a 1975 World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight title fight to Roberto Durán in Panama. Lampkin lasted fourteen rounds against the hard-hitting Duran. Lampkin was born in Ward Texas on November 18, 1947, and grew up in Portland, Oregon. Lampkin 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. He finished his career with a total of 34 wins (16 by knock out), six losses (two by knock out), and one draw. Public biographical listings identify Lampkin as an American boxer. This public record remains centered on Lampkin's work as an American boxer and the documented milestones of that career.