Andre Dirrell

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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

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

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

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 against England's Carl Froch on October 18 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

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

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

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

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

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

Dirrell vs Brooker

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

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