Andre Dirrell

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Andre Dirrell
Personal information
Nicknames
  • The Matrix
  • The Resurrected
Born (1983-09-07) September 7, 1983 (age 42)
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
WeightSuper middleweight
Light heavyweight
Boxing career
Reach75 in (191 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins29
Win by KO19
Losses3
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Athens Middleweight

Andre Dirrell (born September 7, 1983) is an American professional boxer.

As an amateur, he won a bronze medal in the middleweight division at the 2004 Olympics. His younger brother Anthony Dirrell is also a professional boxer.

Amateur career

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Dirrell and his younger brother Anthony began boxing while still in elementary school in their hometown of Flint, Michigan. The brothers have been trained from the beginning by grandfather Leon "Bumper" Lawson Sr., a former sparring partner of Muhammad Ali, and uncle Leon Jr.[1]

Dirrell was a standout as an amateur and won the 2003 United States national amateur championships at middleweight. He also competed at the 2003 Pan American Games, with his results being:

He qualified for the Olympic Games by finishing in first place at the 1st AIBA American 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Tijuana, Mexico. Prior to the Athens Games he won the 2004 Acropolis Boxing Cup in Athens, Greece by defeating Cuba's Yordanis Despaigne in the final of the middleweight division.

He won the middleweight bronze medal for the United States at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. His results were:

Dirrell completed an amateur record of 210–26.

Professional career

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Dirrell began his professional career in 2005. A southpaw possessing exceptional athleticism and the ability to switch-hit, he was considered among boxing's top young prospects following an extensive amateur career. Dirrell defeated future world title challenger Curtis Stevens on HBO's Boxing After Dark in June 2007.

Super Six World Boxing Classic

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Dirrell was one of the six super-middleweights who competed in Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic, a boxing tournament, along with Arthur Abraham, Andre Ward, Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler and Jermain Taylor. His first fight and only loss was a split decision to England's Carl Froch on October 17, 2009, for the WBC Super Middleweight Championship.[3][4][5][6] Two of the judges scored the fight 115–112 for Froch, with the third scoring it 114–113 for Dirrell.[7]

On March 27, 2010, Dirrell faced undefeated former Middleweight Champion Arthur Abraham in Detroit, Michigan. In the fourth round, Dirrell knocked Abraham down for the first time in his career. Dirrell was outboxing Abraham throughout the bout and comfortably ahead on the scorecards 97–92, 98–91, and 97–92. In the 11th round, a slick spot in the corner of the ring caused Dirrell to slip to one knee. While down, Abraham delivered a punch to the chin of Dirrell; a delayed reaction was followed by Dirrell lying on the ground, unconscious and shaking. The referee ruled the blow by Abraham an intentional foul and awarded Dirrell a victory via disqualification. Some critics contested the ending of the fight, claiming that Dirrell may have overreacted after Abraham's final punch.[8][9] However, Dirrell said he was really knocked out and did not know what happened after he fell down.

On October 7, 2010, Dirrell declined to face his friend and eventual Super Six tournament winner Andre Ward, and announced that he was withdrawing from the tournament due to neurological issues.[10]

After Super Six

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Dirrell took a 21-month layoff to heal from the neurological injuries sustained in the Abraham fight. Dirrell defeated Darryl Cunningham via second-round technical knockout.[11]

Thirteen months after that, Dirrell made a return to the ring with a unanimous decision win against Michael Gbenga after knocking him down in round 9.[12]

Andre was set to headline Friday Night Fights on April 12, 2013, but withdrew for undisclosed reasons.

Eighteen months after the Gbenga fight, Dirrell returned to score a fifth-round KO against Vladine Biosse.[13]

Dirrell vs. DeGale

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On May 23, 2015, Andre Dirrell fought against British star James DeGale at the Agganis Arena in Boston. DeGale gained two knockdowns in the second round, which proved to be the difference as he won a unanimous decision over Dirrell to win a 168-pound world title. DeGale won 114–112 on two judges' scorecards and 117–109 on the third.[14]

Dirrell vs. Uzcategui I

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On May 20, 2017, Dirrell faced Jose Uzcategui for the vacant IBF interim super middleweight title. Uzcategui was disqualified in the eighth round for punching after the bell, and Dirrell was awarded the DQ victory. After the fight was stopped, Dirrell's trainer and uncle Leon Lawson approached Uzcategui and sucker-punched him before fleeing the scene. After the incident, Dirrell apologized for his trainer's actions.[15]

Dirrell vs. Uzcategui II

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In the rematch, Uzcategui dominated Dirrell over eight rounds, and forced Dirrell's corner to stop the fight right at the beginning of the ninth round.[16]

Dirrell vs Cabrera

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In his comeback fight, Dirrell fought and defeated Juan Ubalado Cabrera via KO in the fifth round.[17]

Dirrell vs Brooker

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On July 31, 2021, Dirrell fought Christopher Booker. Dirrell finished his opponent early, by dropping him three times in the third round, forcing the referee to stop the fight.[18]

Professional boxing record

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31 fights 28 wins 3 losses
By knockout 18 1
By decision 8 2
By disqualification 2 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
31 Win 28–3 United States Christopher Brooker TKO 3 (10), 2:58 Jul 31, 2021 United States Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
30 Win 27–3 Dominican Republic Juan Ubaldo Cabrera KO 5 (10), 1:36 Dec 21, 2019 United States Toyota Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
29 Loss 26–3 Venezuela José Uzcátegui RTD 8 (12), 3:00 Mar 3, 2018 United States Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost IBF interim super middleweight title
28 Win 26–2 Venezuela José Uzcátegui DQ 8 (12), 3:00 May 20, 2017 United States MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S. Won vacant IBF interim super middleweight title;
Uzcátegui disqualified for hitting after the bell
27 Win 25–2 Australia Blake Caparello UD 10 Apr 29, 2016 United States Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26 Loss 24–2 United Kingdom James DeGale UD 12 May 23, 2015 United States Agganis Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. For vacant IBF super middleweight title
25 Win 24–1 United States Derek Edwards UD 12 Dec 19, 2014 Canada Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
24 Win 23–1 United States Nick Brinson TKO 4 (10), 2:12 Oct 8, 2014 United States Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
23 Win 22–1 Cape Verde Vladine Biosse TKO 5 (10), 2:46 Aug 1, 2014 United States Little Creek Casino Hotel and Resort, Shelton, Washington, U.S.
22 Win 21–1 Ghana Michael Gbenga UD 10 Feb 2, 2013 United States Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, U.S.
21 Win 20–1 United States Darryl Cunningham TKO 2 (10), 2:05 Dec 30, 2011 United States Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
20 Win 19–1 Germany Arthur Abraham DQ 11 (12), 1:13 Mar 27, 2010 United States Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Super Six World Boxing Classic: group stage 2;
Abraham disqualified for hitting after a slip
19 Loss 18–1 United Kingdom Carl Froch SD 12 Oct 17, 2009 United Kingdom Trent FM Arena, Nottingham, England For WBC super middleweight title;
Super Six World Boxing Classic: group stage 1
18 Win 18–0 United States Derrick Findley RTD 6 (10), 3:00 Mar 28, 2009 United States Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Russia Victor Oganov TKO 6 (12), 0:28 Nov 1, 2008 United States Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S. Won vacant WBO–NABO interim super middleweight title
16 Win 16–0 United States Mike Paschall TKO 4 (10), 1:32 Aug 2, 2008 United States Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 United States Anthony Hanshaw TKO 5 (10), 1:13 May 2, 2008 United States Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 United States Shannon Miller TKO 3 (6), 1:58 Feb 1, 2008 United States Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 United States William Johnson KO 1 (8) Dec 6, 2007 United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 United States Curtis Stevens UD 10 Jun 16, 2007 United States Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 United States Kenny Kost UD 8 Feb 16, 2007 United States Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 United States Cullen Rogers TKO 3 (8), 1:19 Dec 22, 2006 United States Perani Arena and Event Center, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 United States James Sundin TKO 2 (6), 2:33 Nov 17, 2006 United States Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 United States Marcus Don Hall TKO 3 (6), 1:57 Jun 23, 2006 United States Oakland Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 United States Alfonso Rocha UD 6 May 25, 2006 United States Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 United States Mike Eatmon UD 6 Apr 21, 2006 United States Omar Shrine Temple, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Mexico Juan Camacho KO 2 (4), 2:42 Aug 18, 2005 United States HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 United States Carl Cockerham UD 6 Apr 15, 2005 United States Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 United States Jacob Rodriguez KO 2 (4), 1:12 Mar 10, 2005 United States Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 United States Walter Coles KO 1 (4), 2:16 Feb 11, 2005 United States Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 United States Carlos Jones TKO 4 (4), 2:50 Jan 27, 2005 United States Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S. Professional debut

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