Russ Hogue

Infobox_Kickboxer
name = Russ Hogue
nationality = American
realname = Russ Hogue


nickname = Hurricane
weight = Heavyweight
birth_date = Birth date and age|1974|12|26|mf=y
birth_place = Belleville, Illinois, U.S.
home = St. Louis, MO
style = Orthodox
total = 20
wins = 16
KO = 9
losses = 3
draws = 1
no contests = 0

Russ Hogue (born December 26, 1974) is a kickboxer from Belleville, Illinois. Started training in martial arts under three time world kickboxing champion Jim Boucher (Belleville, IL). He was also a member of a National Karate competition team with other notable athletes such as: Bridgett Riley (World Boxing/Kickboxing Champion), Patrick Riley (mixed martial arts champion), Donny Reinhardt (North American Kickboxing Champion).

He won the St. Louis Golden Gloves title in 1992 and 1993 along with several other kickboxing titles: KICK MO State Champion, USA-KIA MO State Champion (2 weight classes), WKF and IKA US Champion.

Throughout the late 80's and early 90's he was a successful karate competitor, winning several national karate tournaments for a period of 4 years, he was the #1 ranked sparring competitor in the region (MMA). He was also an alternate member of the 1991 Pan Am Games Karate Team.

In February 2007 he was inducted into the Midwest Martial Arts Hall of Fame with Bridgett Riley and Patrick Riley. He was awarded his 5th degree blackbelt by Grand Master Richard Osborn.

References

^ Hostetler, Les: "The Tribune", page 1. Herald Publications, April 21, 1994

^ http://www.ozziescrew.com/certifiedblackbelts.htm

^ http://www.ozziescrew.com/mmahalloffame.htm