Career
Hammond played rugby league from the age of nine before discovering a talent for boxing when he followed a friend to the Moree PCYC at the age of 14. Cameron was an all round sportsman in primary and high school days. Also Cameron played rugby union in the U17"son
Cameron has been into competitive sports since attending school and continues today.
He comes from a family of three boys, and is the middle child. His mother Vicki has raised the boys on her own.
He received a scholarship in 2007 to the Australian Institute of Sport through the National Indigenous Talent Development program Since receiving the scholarship, Cameron has not looked back.
He is recognized in the Australian Olympic Committee list of Australian Indigenous Olympians.
After both the Commonwealth and Olympic games, his goal was to turn professional. He had since done that and signed up with Hatton Promotions. Cameron has had several pro fights and 12/0 record and is one of Australia top prospects in the Welterweight division.
Ranked in the top 20 WBA Welterweight rankings.