Andre Dirrell

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Andre Dirrell
Born (1983-09-07) September 7, 1983 (age 40)
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Other names
  • The Matrix
  • The Resurrected
Statistics
Weight(s) Super middleweight
Light Heavyweight
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Reach75 in (191 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins29
Wins by KO19
Losses3
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2004 Athens Middleweight

Andre Dirrell (born September 7, 1983) is an American professional boxer who held the IBF interim super middleweight title from 2017 to 2018. 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.

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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

31 fights28 wins3 losses
By knockout181
By decision82
By disqualification20
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
31Win28–3 Flag of the United States.svg Christopher BrookerTKO3 (10), 2:58Jul 31, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
30Win27–3 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Juan Ubaldo CabreraKO5 (10), 1:36Dec 21, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Toyota Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
29Loss26–3 Flag of Venezuela.svg José Uzcátegui RTD8 (12), 3:00 Mar 3, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost IBF interim super middleweight title
28Win26–2 Flag of Venezuela.svg José Uzcátegui DQ8 (12), 3:00May 20, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S. Won vacant IBF interim super middleweight title;
Uzcátegui disqualified for hitting after the bell
27Win25–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake Caparello UD10Apr 29, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26Loss24–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James DeGale UD12May 23, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Agganis Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.For vacant IBF super middleweight title
25Win24–1 Flag of the United States.svg Derek EdwardsUD12Dec 19, 2014 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
24Win23–1 Flag of the United States.svg Nick BrinsonTKO4 (10), 2:12Oct 8, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
23Win22–1 Flag of Cape Verde.svg Vladine BiosseTKO5 (10), 2:46Aug 1, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Little Creek Casino Hotel and Resort, Shelton, Washington, U.S.
22Win21–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Michael GbengaUD10Feb 2, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, U.S.
21Win20–1 Flag of the United States.svg Darryl CunninghamTKO2 (10), 2:05Dec 30, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
20Win19–1 Flag of Germany.svg Arthur Abraham DQ11 (12), 1:13Mar 27, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Super Six World Boxing Classic: group stage 2;
Abraham disqualified for hitting after a slip
19Loss18–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carl Froch SD12Oct 17, 2009 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Trent FM Arena, Nottingham, EnglandFor WBC super middleweight title;
Super Six World Boxing Classic: group stage 1
18Win18–0 Flag of the United States.svg Derrick FindleyRTD6 (10), 3:00Mar 28, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, U.S.
17Win17–0 Flag of Russia.svg Victor Oganov TKO6 (12), 0:28Nov 1, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.Won vacant WBO–NABO interim super middleweight title
16Win16–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike PaschallTKO4 (10), 1:32Aug 2, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
15Win15–0 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony Hanshaw TKO5 (10), 1:13May 2, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
14Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Shannon MillerTKO3 (6), 1:58Feb 1, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
13Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg William JohnsonKO1 (8)Dec 6, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S.
12Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Curtis Stevens UD10Jun 16, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Kost UD8Feb 16, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Cullen RogersTKO3 (8), 1:19Dec 22, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Perani Arena and Event Center, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg James SundinTKO2 (6), 2:33Nov 17, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, U.S.
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Marcus Don HallTKO3 (6), 1:57Jun 23, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Oakland Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Alfonso RochaUD6May 25, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike EatmonUD6Apr 21, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Omar Shrine Temple, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Juan CamachoKO2 (4), 2:42Aug 18, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Carl CockerhamUD6Apr 15, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jacob RodriguezKO2 (4), 1:12Mar 10, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Walter ColesKO1 (4), 2:16Feb 11, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Carlos JonesTKO4 (4), 2:50Jan 27, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.Professional debut

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Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Julius Fogle		 U.S. middleweight champion
2003		Next:
James Johnson
Regional boxing titles
New title WBO–NABO
super middleweight champion
Interim title
November 1, 2008 – March 2009
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Edison Miranda
World boxing titles
New title IBF super middleweight champion
Interim title
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