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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 | July 31, 1972 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | March 8, 2020 (aged 47) |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 15 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 10 |
Amateur career
editAbron was the National Amateur Light Heavyweight Champion in 2001 and was also the 2003 National Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Champion.
Professional career
editAbron 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
editAbron was killed in a car accident on March 8, 2020.[1]
Professional boxing record
edit| 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 WBO–NABO 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
edit- ^ a b Finger, David (March 11, 2020). "Former contender DeAndrey Abron passes". Fightnews.com. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
- ^ "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.
External links
edit- Boxing record for DeAndrey Abron from BoxRec (registration required)