DeAndrey Abron (July 31, 1972 – March 7, 2020)[1] was an American professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2011 and challenged for the WBO light heavyweight title in 2008. He served in the United States Army and won gold in the All Army/Armed Forces Championship from 1998 to 2003. Abron was team captain for the World Championships in 2001 and was an Olympic Team alternate in 2000.

DeAndrey Abron
Born(1972-07-31)July 31, 1972
DiedMarch 8, 2020(2020-03-08) (aged 47)
Statistics
Weight(s)Light heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins15
Wins by KO10
Losses10

Amateur career

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Abron was the National Amateur Light Heavyweight Champion in 2001 and was also the 2003 National Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Champion.

Professional career

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Abron turned pro in 2004. He challenged Zsolt Erdei for the WBO light heavyweight title in Dresden, Germany, in April 2008, but lost by unanimous decision.[2]

Death

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Abron was killed in a car accident on March 8, 2020.[1]

Professional boxing record

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25 fights 15 wins 10 losses
By knockout 10 5
By decision 5 5
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
25 Loss 15–10 Montell Griffin UD 8 19 Aug 2011 Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
24 Loss 15–9 Michael Seals UD 4 25 Jun 2011 Elder Entertainment Center, Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
23 Loss 15–8 Aleksandr Alekseyev TKO 6 (8) 9 Apr 2011 Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Germany
22 Loss 15–7 Deontay Wilder TKO 2 (6), 1:23 19 Feb 2011 Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
21 Loss 15–6 Prince Badi Ajamu UD 12 31 Jul 2009 Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20 Loss 15–5 Yusaf Mack TKO 4 (10), 1:46 20 May 2009 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
19 Loss 15–4 Igor Mikhalkin TKO 2 (6), 1:34 7 Mar 2009 Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Germany
18 Loss 15–3 Valery Brudov TKO 7 (10), 1:15 27 Nov 2008 Yubileyny Sports Palace, Saint Petersburg, Russia
17 Loss 15–2 Zsolt Erdei UD 12 26 Apr 2008 Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Germany For WBO light heavyweight title
16 Win 15–1 Thomas Reid UD 8 26 Jan 2008 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
15 Win 14–1 Shane Benfield UD 12 1 Sep 2007 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S. Won vacant WBONABO light heavyweight title
14 Win 13–1 Marvin Hunt KO 1 (6), 0:50 14 Jul 2007 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
13 Win 12–1 John Turner TKO 5 (6), 2:05 24 Feb 2007 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
12 Win 11–1 Kippy Warren KO 3 (6), 2:06 18 Nov 2006 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Eric Howard KO 5 (6), 2:34 26 Aug 2006 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Jose Silva KO 1 (4), 2:34 16 Jun 2006 Pepsi Pavilion, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 Manu Ntoh UD 6 20 May 2006 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
8 Win 7–1 Derek Andrews KO 5 (6), 1:20 11 Mar 2006 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
7 Loss 6–1 Terry Porter UD 6 10 Dec 2005 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 James Johnson UD 6 15 Oct 2005 Isle of Capri Casino, Lula, Mississippi, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 James Johnson TKO 2 (6), 3:00 10 Sep 2005 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Norman Johnson UD 4 19 Jul 2005 Isle of Capri Casino, Lula, Mississippi, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Dominique Azeez TKO 1 (4), 0:54 11 Jun 2005 Harrah's Hotel & Casino, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Steve Schneider TKO 2 (4), 1:02 16 Oct 2004 Radisson Graystone Castle, Thornton, Colorado, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Joe Bouton TKO 1 (4), 1:34 18 Sep 2004 Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, Denver, Colorado, U.S.

References

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  1. ^ a b Finger, David (March 11, 2020). "Former contender DeAndrey Abron passes". Fightnews.com. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
  2. ^ "Erdei defends successfully for the tenth time against Abron". Taiwan News. Associated Press. April 27, 2008. Archived from the original on May 19, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
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Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Olanda Anderson
U.S. light heavyweight champion
2001
Next:
Curtis Stevens
Previous:
Allan Green
U.S. Golden Gloves light heavyweight champion
2003
Next:
De'Rae Crane
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Otis Griffin
WBONABO light heavyweight champion
1 Sep 2007 – 26 Apr 2008
Lost bid for world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Tavoris Cloud